There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Matakana by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take the bus from Stop A Lower Albert to Stop A Hibiscus Coastbus Nx1
5h 9m$38–44Train
- Take the train from Hamilton to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
- Take the train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4train Sth
5h 48m$84–103Drive 189.5 km
- Drive from Hamilton to Matakanacar 189.5 km
2h 11m$56–81Bus, train, line 995 bus, line 997 bus
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus
- Take the train from Manukau Train Station 1 to Waitemata Train Station 1train Sth
- Take the bus from Stop A Lower Albert to Stop A Hibiscus Coastbus Nx1
- Take the bus from Stop B Hibiscus Coast to Percy Streetbus 995
- Take the bus from Percy Street to Riverglade Lanebus 997
5h 18m$40–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from 611 Victoria St, Hamilton to Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohebus 21
- Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4train Sth
- Take the bus from Customs Street East to Baxter Streetbus Mex
6h 49m
Hamilton to Matakana by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Matakana is to bus which costs $35 - $45 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Matakana is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Matakana. However, there are services departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Riverglade Lane via Stop A Lower Albert, Stop B Hibiscus Coast and Percy Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Matakana station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton and arriving at Waitemata Train Station 4 via Papakura Train Station 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Hamilton and Matakana is 202 km. The road distance is 189.5 km.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Matakana without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Hamilton to Matakana, including transfers.
Hamilton to Matakana bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.
Hamilton to Matakana train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Hamilton station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Matakana is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Matakana, Auckland, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Hamilton - Central to Riverglade Lane via Auckland - Central, Stop A Lower Albert, Stop A Hibiscus Coast, Stop B Hibiscus Coast, and Percy Street in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton to Riverglade Lane via Papakura Train Station 3, Waitemata Train Station 4, Stop A Lower Albert, Stop A Hibiscus Coast, Stop B Hibiscus Coast, and Percy Street in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Hamilton to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
Train from Manukau Train Station 1 to Waitemata Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
Train from Pukekohe Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
- Phone
- +64 9 833 6053
- [email protected]
- Website
- ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Stop A Lower Albert to Stop A Hibiscus Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- https://www.ritchies.co.nz
- AT HOP card
- $7–10
- Cash
- $10–12
Bus from Stop A Lower Albert to Stop A Hibiscus Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- https://www.ritchies.co.nz
- AT HOP card
- $7–10
- Cash
- $10–12
Bus from Stop B Hibiscus Coast to Percy Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- https://www.ritchies.co.nz
- AT HOP card
- $7–11
- Cash
- $10–12
Bus from Percy Street to Riverglade Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.ritchies.co.nz
- AT HOP card
- $2–4
- Cash
- $4–6
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Bus from 611 Victoria St, Hamilton to Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
- Phone
- 09 425 55 66
- https://www.mahucityexpress.co.nz/
- Website
- mahucityexpress.co.nz
Bus from Customs Street East to Baxter Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.mahucityexpress.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Matakana bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Hamilton to Matakana train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Papakura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Matakana is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Hamilton to Matakana.
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