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How to get fromThames to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to Transport Centrebus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 22m
  2. Drive 164.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 164.3 km
    2h 3m
    $48–70
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    6h 28m
  4. Bus via Manukau City

    1. Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 30m
  5. Bus via Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Thames to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    5h 35m
    $91–145

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Thames, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Marshall St, Paeroa, Transport Centre, Hamilton - Central, and Waitomo Township in around 5h 22m.

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