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Matamata to Waitara buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Matamata and Waitara takes 7h 8m and the fastest bus takes 4h 58m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Matamata 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.

7h 8m
Duration
299 km
Distance
$77
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Matamata to Waitara bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Matamata and Waitara. 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 Waitara at 7:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Transport Centre and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    BusitInterCity9h 8m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity9h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    BusitInterCity4h 58m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    BusitInterCity4h 58m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Matamata 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.

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  • Distance: 299.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from 45 Broadway, Matamata to Waitara via Transport Centre and Hamilton - Central in around 6h 24m.

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