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Auckland to Waitara buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Auckland and Waitara takes 6h 16m and the fastest bus takes 6h 4m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Auckland to Waitara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 16m
Duration
350 km
Distance
$87
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Auckland to Waitara bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Auckland and Waitara. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Auckland is at 1:00 PM which arrives into Waitara at 7:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity6h 4m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity6h 4m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Auckland to Waitara? 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 Waitara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 350.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Waitara via Hamilton - Central in around 6h 38m.

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