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How to get fromThames to Whakatāneby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Thames to Whakatāne by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Thames to Taurangabus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to The Hubbus bus 143
    4h 42m
    $31–58

  2. Drive  197.6 km

    1. Drive from Thames to Whakatānecar car 197.6 km
    2h 27m
    $65–94

  3. Shuttle, fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Auckland Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    3. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Whakatānecar car
    4h 23m
    $184–644

  4. Shuttle, fly to Whakatane

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Auckland Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whakatane (WHK)plane plane AKL - WHK
    3h 43m
    $307–449

Thames to Whakatāne by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Thames to The Hub via Tauranga, Dive Crescent - The Cargo Shed, and Tauranga City - Durham Street in around 4h 42m.

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