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Trip Overview

The bus between Waitomo Caves and Thames takes 17h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Waitomo Caves 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.

17h 15m
Duration
273 km
Distance
4 times a week
Frequency

Waitomo Caves to Thames bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Waitomo Caves and Thames. The service departs Waitomo Caves at 4:05 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Thames at 09:20:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity17h 15m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity17h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity17h 15m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity17h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waitomo Caves 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: 273.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 15m

What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Thames, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Waitomo Township to Thames via Manukau City in around 5h 15m.

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