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Tauranga to Thames buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Tauranga and Thames takes 1h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tauranga 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.

1h 50m
Duration
117 km
Distance
$35
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Tauranga to Thames bus times

Buses run twice daily between Tauranga and Thames. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tauranga is at 12:40 PM which arrives into Thames at 2:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tauranga 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: 117.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Tauranga to Thames twice daily. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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