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Whanganui to Wairoa buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Whanganui and Wairoa takes 9h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Whanganui 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.

9h 10m
Duration
373 km
Distance
3 times a week
Frequency

Whanganui to Wairoa bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Whanganui and Wairoa. The service departs Whanganui at 6:50 AM in the morning, which arrives into Wairoa at 16:00:00. All services require a transfer at MSBH - Platform 1 and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    HorizonsInterCityInterCity9h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    HorizonsInterCityInterCity9h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    HorizonsInterCityInterCity9h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Whanganui 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 Whanganui to Wairoa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 372.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to Wairoa via MSBH - Platform 1, Palmerston North, and Napier in around 8h 10m.

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