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Thames to Waikato buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Thames and Waikato takes 3h 44m and the fastest bus takes 3h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thames to Waikato. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 44m
Duration
199 km
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Thames to Waikato bus times

Buses run twice daily between Thames and Waikato. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thames is at 2:40 PM which arrives into Waikato at 5:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity Link3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity4h 45m • 1 change
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    InterCityInterCity6h 9m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity Link3h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity3h 40m • 1 change
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    InterCityInterCity Link3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity3h 40m • 1 change
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    InterCityInterCity Link3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity3h 40m • 1 change
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    InterCityInterCity Link3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity3h 40m • 1 change
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    InterCityInterCity Link3h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thames to Waikato? 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 Thames to Waikato.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Thames to Hamilton - Central via Manukau City in around 3h 28m.

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