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How to get fromWaitomo Glowworm Caves to Thamesby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Thames by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    5h 21m

  2. Drive  164.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Thamescar car 164.2 km
    2h 3m
    $51–73

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    5h 24m

  4. Bus via Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    9h 45m

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  • Distance: 273.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Thames via Waitomo Township and Manukau City in around 5h 21m.

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