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Auckland to Whanganui buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Auckland and Whanganui takes 8h 20m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Auckland to Whanganui. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 20m
Duration
478 km
Distance
$95
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Auckland to Whanganui bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Auckland and Whanganui. The service departs Auckland at 9:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Whanganui at 17:20:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 20m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 20m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 20m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 20m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 20m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Auckland to Whanganui? 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 Whanganui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 478.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Whanganui / Wanganui 5 times a week. Tickets cost $21–95 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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