There are 3 ways to get from New Plymouth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus or car
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Bus via Eight Mile Junction
best- Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Eight Mile Junctionbus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
3h 50m$22–55Drive 181.6 km
- Drive from New Plymouth to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar 181.6 km
2h 11m$53–77Bus
- Take the bus from New Plymouth to Otorohangabus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
4h 10m$22–55
New Plymouth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Plymouth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to bus via Eight Mile Junction which costs $22 - $55 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from New Plymouth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from New Plymouth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY and arriving at Waitomo Township via Eight Mile Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between New Plymouth and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 182 km. The road distance is 181.6 km.
The best way to get from New Plymouth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus via Eight Mile Junction which takes 3h 50m and costs $22 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from New Plymouth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
New Plymouth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY station.
New Plymouth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Eight Mile Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Plymouth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from New Plymouth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
There are 56+ hotels available in Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
What companies run services between New Plymouth, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Eight Mile Junction twice a week. Tickets cost $22–55 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Eight Mile Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from New Plymouth to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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