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Trip Overview

The average bus between Welcome Bay and Auckland takes 4h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Welcome Bay to Auckland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 36m
Duration
243 km
Distance
$51
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Welcome Bay to Auckland bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Welcome Bay and Auckland. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welcome Bay is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Auckland at 8:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Tauranga City - Durham Street and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 45m • 2 changes
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    BaybusBaybusInterCity5h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    BaybusBaybusInterCity5h 3m • 2 changes
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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 45m • 2 changes
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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 40m • 2 changes
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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 45m • 2 changes
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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 40m • 2 changes
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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 45m • 2 changes
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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 40m • 2 changes
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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 45m • 2 changes
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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 40m • 2 changes
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    BaybusBaybusInterCity4h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Welcome Bay to Auckland? 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 Welcome Bay to Auckland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 242.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Tauranga to Auckland - Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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