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How to get fromTaumarunui to Thamesby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Taumarunui to Thames by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    6h 39m

  2. Drive  250.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taumarunui to Thamescar car 250.4 km
    3h 3m
    $77–111

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    6h 40m

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  • Distance: 354.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Taumarunui to Thames via Manukau City in around 6h 40m.

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