There are 2 ways to get from Whanganui to Taranaki by car or bus
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The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Taranaki is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Taranaki is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between Whanganui and Taranaki is 160 km. The road distance is 158 km.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Whanganui to Taranaki, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Whanganui to Taranaki is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Whanganui to Taranaki.
There are 228+ hotels available in Taranaki.
What companies run services between Whanganui, New Zealand and Taranaki, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Whanganui to Taranaki. However, you can drive to Hawera Water Tower then take the bus to Coronation Avenue. Alternatively, you can drive from Whanganui to New Plymouth in around 2h 2m.
- Website
- Taranaki Regional Council
Bus from Hawera Water Tower to Coronation Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Taranaki Regional Council
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hawera Water Tower to Coronation Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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