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Auckland to Taranaki buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Auckland and Taranaki takes 7h 2m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Auckland to Taranaki. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 2m
Duration
370 km
Distance
$87
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Auckland to Taranaki bus times

Buses run twice a week between Auckland and Taranaki. The service departs Auckland at 1:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Taranaki at 20:02:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity7h 2m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity7h 2m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Auckland to Taranaki? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Auckland to Taranaki.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 369.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Auckland - Central to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY via Hamilton - Central in around 7h 11m.

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