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Wellington to Matamata buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Wellington and Matamata takes 13h 34m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Wellington to Matamata. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 34m
Duration
543 km
Distance
6 times a week
Frequency

Wellington to Matamata bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Wellington and Matamata. The service departs Wellington at 7:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into Matamata at 08:34:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity13h 34m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity13h 34m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity13h 34m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity13h 34m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity13h 34m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity13h 34m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wellington to Matamata? 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: 543.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 34m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Matamata, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Matamata via Rotorua in around 9h 14m.

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