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Matamata to Thames buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Matamata and Thames takes 20h 25m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Matamata to Thames. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 25m
Duration
169 km
Distance
3 times a week
Frequency

Matamata to Thames bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Matamata and Thames. The service departs Matamata at 1:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Thames at 09:25:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity20h 25m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity20h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity20h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Matamata to Thames? 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.

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  • Distance: 169 km
  • Duration: 20h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Matamata to Thames via Tauranga in around 3h 40m.

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