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Trip Overview

The average bus between Papakura and Thames takes 2h 1m and the fastest bus takes 1h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Papakura 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.

2h 1m
Duration
106 km
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Papakura to Thames bus times

Buses run twice daily between Papakura and Thames. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Papakura is at 12:35 PM which arrives into Thames at 2:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Stop A Manukau Station and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity1h 59m • 1 change
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    Ritchies TransportInterCity1h 49m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity1h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity2h 9m • 1 change
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    Ritchies TransportInterCity1h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity2h 9m • 1 change
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    Ritchies TransportInterCity1h 59m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity2h 9m • 1 change
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    Ritchies TransportInterCity1h 59m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity2h 9m • 1 change
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    Ritchies TransportInterCity1h 59m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity2h 9m • 1 change
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    Ritchies TransportInterCity1h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Papakura 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.

Map of how to get from Papakura to Thames.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 105.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand and Thames, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Woolworths Papakura to Thames via Stop A Manukau Station and Manukau City in around 2h 45m.

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