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Masterton to Waikato buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Masterton and Waikato takes 14h 47m and the fastest bus takes 12h 24m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Masterton to Waikato. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 47m
Duration
546 km
Distance
$93
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Masterton to Waikato bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Masterton and Waikato. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Masterton is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Waikato at 4:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Tranzit Coachlines WairarapaInterCity12h 24m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Tranzit Coachlines WairarapaInterCity19h 34m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Tranzit Coachlines WairarapaInterCity12h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Masterton to Waikato? 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 Masterton to Waikato.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 546.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 47m

What companies run services between Masterton, New Zealand and Waikato, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Masterton to Hamilton - Central via Palmerston North in around 9h 39m.

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