There are 3 ways to get from Waiuku to Thames by bus or car
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Line 395 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Waiuku Town Centre to Papakura Stationbus 395
- Take the bus from Papakura Station to Stop A Manukau Stationbus 33
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus
3h 38mDrive 96.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Waiuku to Thamescar 96.8 km
1h 17m$29–41Line 396 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Waiuku Town Centre to Pukekohe Stationbus 396
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
3h 48m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waiuku to Thames is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Waiuku to Thames is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Waiuku to Thames. However, there are services departing from Waiuku Town Centre and arriving at Thames via Papakura Station and Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Waiuku and Thames is 141 km. The road distance is 96.8 km.
The best way to get from Waiuku to Thames without a car is to line 395 bus and bus which takes 3h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Waiuku to Thames, including transfers.
Waiuku to Thames bus services, operated by Ritchies Transport, depart from Waiuku Town Centre station.
Waiuku to Thames bus services, operated by Ritchies Transport, arrive at Papakura Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waiuku to Thames is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Waiuku to Thames.
There are 49+ hotels available in Thames.
What companies run services between Waiuku, New Zealand and Thames, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Waiuku Town Centre to Thames via Papakura Station, Stop A Manukau Station, and Manukau City in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +64 9 833 6053
- [email protected]
- Website
- ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Waiuku Town Centre to Papakura Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://www.ritchies.co.nz
- AT HOP card
- $7–11
- Cash
- $10–13
Bus from Papakura Station to Stop A Manukau Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://www.ritchies.co.nz
- AT HOP card
- $3–5
- Cash
- $5–6
Bus from Waiuku Town Centre to Pukekohe Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- https://www.ritchies.co.nz
- AT HOP card
- $6–8
- Cash
- $8–10
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Papakura Station to Stop A Manukau Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Manukau City to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Manukau City to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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