What is the cheapest way to get from Whangārei to Taranaki?

The cheapest way to get from Whangārei to Taranaki is to bus which costs $55 - $130 and takes 10h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whangārei to Taranaki?

The fastest way to get from Whangārei to Taranaki is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $100 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Whangārei and Taranaki?

No, there is no direct bus from Whangārei to Taranaki. However, there are services departing from Whangarei and arriving at New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY via Auckland - Central and Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

How far is it from Whangārei to Taranaki?

The distance between Whangārei and Taranaki is 375 km. The road distance is 513.5 km.

How do I travel from Whangārei to Taranaki without a car?

The best way to get from Whangārei to Taranaki without a car is to bus which takes 10h 56m and costs $55 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Whangārei to Taranaki?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Whangārei to Taranaki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whangārei to Taranaki bus from?

Whangārei to Taranaki bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Whangarei station.

Bus or fly from Whangārei to Taranaki?

The best way to get from Whangārei to Taranaki is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Whangārei to Taranaki bus arrive?

Whangārei to Taranaki bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Can I drive from Whangārei to Taranaki?

Yes, the driving distance between Whangārei to Taranaki is 514 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Whangārei to Taranaki.

Where can I stay near Taranaki?

There are 232+ hotels available in Taranaki.

Whangārei to Taranaki - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Whangārei to Taranaki by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly from Whangarei Airport
best
1. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane WRE - NPL
3h 43m
$102–533
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus
2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus
3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus
10h 56m
$56–124
Drive 513.5 km
1. Drive from Whangārei to New Plymouthcar 513.5 km
6h 4m
$148–214
Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Kerikeribus
2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane KKE - NPL
5h 32m
Bus, train via Manukau City
1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Albanybus
2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain
3. Take the bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouthbus
11h 6m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Albanybus
2. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain
3. Take the bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus
11h 9m

Whangārei to Taranaki by bus

2Weekly Buses

10h 56mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.5 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whangarei to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY via Auckland - Central and Hamilton - Central in around 10h 56m.

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