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How to get fromRussell to Thamesby ferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Russell to Thames by ferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Thamesbus bus
    8h 5m

  2. Drive 354 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Russell to Thamescar car 354 km
    4h 45m
    $104–150

  3. Car ferry to Kerikeri Airport, fly to Auckland, shuttle

    1. Take the car ferry from Okiato to Opuacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane KKE - AKL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Thamesshuttle bus
    5h 4m
    $167–712

  4. Ferry, Tour, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paihia to Aucklandshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Thamesbus bus
    16h

  5. Car ferry to Kerikeri Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Okiato to Opuacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane KKE - TRG
    3. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Thamescar car
    5h 48m
    $112–632

  6. Ferry, bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Auckland, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Whangareibus bus
    3. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WRE - AKL
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Thamesshuttle bus
    6h 58m

  7. Ferry, bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Whangareibus bus
    3. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane WRE - TRG
    4. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Thamescar car
    7h 42m

Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 352.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Russell, New Zealand and Thames, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Russell to Thames. However, you can take the ferry to Paihia, walk to Paihia, take the bus to Auckland - Central, then take the bus to Thames. Alternatively, you can drive from Russell to Thames in around 4h 45m.

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