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Wellington to Wairoa buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Wellington and Wairoa takes 8h 30m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Wellington to Wairoa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 30m
Duration
439 km
Distance
$100
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Wellington to Wairoa bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Wellington and Wairoa. The service departs Wellington at 7:30 AM in the morning, which arrives into Wairoa at 16:00:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity8h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity8h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity8h 30m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity8h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wellington to Wairoa? 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 Wellington to Wairoa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 438.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Wairoa via Napier in around 9h 15m.

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