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How to get fromWaikato to Taranakiby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Waikato to Taranaki by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouthbus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    4h
    $25–60

  2. Drive 238.8 km

    1. Drive from Hamilton to New Plymouthcar car 238.8 km
    2h 58m
    $71–102

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Huntly to Auckland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane AKL - NPL
    3h 24m
    $88–419

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouthbus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    4h 45m
    $57–98

Waikato to Taranaki by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.2 km
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Waikato, New Zealand and Taranaki, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouth twice a week. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 4h.

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