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How to get fromTe Kūiti to Thamesby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Te Kūiti to Thames by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Te Kuiti to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    5h 35m

  2. Drive  167.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Te Kūiti to Thamescar car 167.6 km
    2h 5m
    $51–74

  3. Train, bus

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

  4. Bus via Hamilton

    1. Take the bus from Te Kuiti Tiffanys Tearooms to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus
    5h 44m

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  • Distance: 292.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Te Kūiti, New Zealand and Thames, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Te Kuiti to Thames via Manukau City in around 5h 35m.

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