There are 3 ways to get from Thames to Waikato by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
3h 28mDrive 101.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Thames to Hamiltoncar 101.6 km
1h 15m$32–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
- Take the train from Puhinui Station to Hamilton Franktontrain Te_Huia
4h 23m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thames to Waikato is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Thames to Waikato is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Thames to Waikato. However, there are services departing from Thames and arriving at Hamilton - Central via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Thames and Waikato is 199 km. The road distance is 101.6 km.
The best way to get from Thames to Waikato without a car is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Thames to Waikato, including transfers.
Thames to Waikato bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Thames station.
Thames to Waikato bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thames to Waikato is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Thames to Waikato.
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What companies run services between Thames, New Zealand and Waikato, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Thames to Hamilton - Central via Manukau City in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Train from Puhinui Station to Hamilton Frankton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Thames to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Thames to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
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