There are 3 ways to get from Thames to Putāruru by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to Gate 2, University of Waikatobus 22
- Take the bus from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato to Putāruru Southboundbus 32
4h 38m$28–33Drive 116.2 km
- Drive from Thames to Putārurucar 116.2 km
1h 27m$36–52Bus via Manukau City
- Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Putarurubus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
5h 16m
Thames to Putāruru by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thames to Putāruru is to bus which costs $28 - $34 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Thames to Putāruru is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Thames to Putāruru. However, there are services departing from Thames and arriving at Putāruru Southbound via Marshall St, Paeroa and Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Thames and Putāruru is 167 km. The road distance is 116.2 km.
The best way to get from Thames to Putāruru without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $28 - $34.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Thames to Putāruru, including transfers.
Thames to Putāruru bus services, operated by Busit, depart from Marshall St, Paeroa station.
Thames to Putāruru bus services, operated by Busit, arrive at Gate 2, University of Waikato station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thames to Putāruru is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Thames to Putāruru.
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What companies run services between Thames, New Zealand and Putāruru, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Thames to Putāruru Southbound via Marshall St, Paeroa, Gate 2, University of Waikato, and Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to Gate 2, University of Waikato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–18
- Schedules at
- Busit
Bus from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato to Putāruru Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Schedules at
- Busit
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