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How to get fromNew Plymouth to Whangamatāby bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from New Plymouth to Whangamatā by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, drive

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    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Otorohangabus bus
    2. Take the train from Otorohanga to Hamiltontrain train
    3. Drive from Hamilton to Whangamatācar car
    6h 8m
    $87–149

  2. Drive 350.4 km

    1. Drive from New Plymouth to Whangamatācar car 350.4 km
    4h 20m
    $102–146

  3. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane NPL - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Whangamatācar car
    3h 57m
    $156–599

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    3. Take the taxi from Marshall St, Paeroa to Whangamatātaxi taxi
    7h 13m
    $202–278

  5. Fly to Auckland, shuttle

    1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NPL - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Hikuaishuttle bus
    4h 39m
    $294–794

New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New Plymouth to Whangamatā.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 355.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from New Plymouth to Whangamatā. However, you can take the bus to Otorohanga, walk to Otorohanga, take the train to Hamilton, then drive to Whangamatā. Alternatively, you can drive from New Plymouth to Whangamatā in around 4h 20m.

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