There are 3 ways to get from Waiuku to Taumarunui by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Papakura to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
5h 50m$112–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe to Transport Centrebus 21
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taumarunuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
7h 28m$60–70Drive 261.3 km
- Drive from Waiuku to Taumarunuicar 261.3 km
3h 10m$77–111
Waiuku to Taumarunui by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waiuku to Taumarunui is to bus which costs $60 - $70 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Waiuku to Taumarunui is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Waiuku to Taumarunui. However, there are services departing from Waiuku Town Centre and arriving at Taumarunui via Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe and Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Waiuku station to Taumarunui station. However, there are services departing from Pukekohe Train Station 3 and arriving at Taumarunui Station via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Waiuku and Taumarunui is 292 km. The road distance is 261.3 km.
The best way to get from Waiuku to Taumarunui without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Waiuku to Taumarunui, including transfers.
Waiuku to Taumarunui bus services, operated by Busit, depart from Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe station.
Waiuku to Taumarunui train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Waiuku to Taumarunui is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $110 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $70 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Waiuku, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Taumarunui Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–130 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waiuku Town Centre to Taumarunui via Pukekohe Station, Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe, Transport Centre, and Hamilton - Central in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Bus from Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe to Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $32–37
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Waiuku to Taumarunui bus services, operated by Busit, arrive at Transport Centre station.
Waiuku to Taumarunui train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Taumarunui Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waiuku to Taumarunui is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Waiuku to Taumarunui.
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