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How to get fromNew Plymouth to Waikatoby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from New Plymouth to Waikato by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    4h
    $26–60

  2. Drive 239 km

    1. Drive from New Plymouth to Hamiltoncar car 239 km
    2h 58m
    $70–101

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NPL - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Auckland Domestic Airport to Huntlybus bus
    3h 23m
    $129–529

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Otorohangabus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    2. Take the train from Otorohanga to Hamiltontrain train Northern Explorer
    4h 29m
    $52–94

New Plymouth to Waikato by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.5 km
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between New Plymouth, New Zealand and Waikato, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Hamilton - Central twice a week. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 4h.

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