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Matamata to Taranaki buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Matamata and Taranaki takes 7h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h 34m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Matamata 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 39m
Duration
317 km
Distance
$72
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Matamata to Taranaki bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Matamata and Taranaki. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Matamata is at 10:20 AM which arrives into Taranaki at 7:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Transport Centre and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    BusitInterCity9h 34m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity9h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    BusitInterCity5h 34m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    BusitInterCity5h 34m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Matamata 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 Matamata to Taranaki.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 316.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a bus from 45 Broadway, Matamata to New Plymouth via Transport Centre and Hamilton - Central in around 6h 35m.

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