There are 4 ways to get from New Plymouth to Taumarunui by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohangabus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
- Take the train from Otorohanga to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
5h 39m$76–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohangabus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
- Take the bus from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga to 116 Hakiaha St, Taumarunuibus 25
5h 44m$46–83Bus, drive
- Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Urutibus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
- Drive from Uruti to Taumarunuicar
2h 54mDrive 162.4 km
- Drive from New Plymouth to Taumarunuicar 162.4 km
2h 50m$48–69
New Plymouth to Taumarunui by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Plymouth to Taumarunui is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from New Plymouth to Taumarunui is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from New Plymouth to Taumarunui. However, there are services departing from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY and arriving at 116 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui via Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between New Plymouth and Taumarunui is 279 km. The road distance is 162.4 km.
The best way to get from New Plymouth to Taumarunui without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 39m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from New Plymouth to Taumarunui, including transfers.
New Plymouth to Taumarunui bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY station.
New Plymouth to Taumarunui bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Otorohanga station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Plymouth to Taumarunui is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from New Plymouth to Taumarunui.
There are 25+ hotels available in Taumarunui.
What companies run services between New Plymouth, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to 116 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui via Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Otorohanga to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Uruti
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga to 116 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Bus from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga to 116 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–24
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
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