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Whanganui to Waitara buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Whanganui and Waitara takes 26h 2m and the fastest bus takes 24h 29m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Whanganui to Waitara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26h 2m
Duration
335 km
Distance
$57
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Whanganui to Waitara bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Whanganui and Waitara. The service departs Whanganui at 6:50 AM in the morning, which arrives into Waitara at 11:11:00. All services require a transfer at MSBH - Platform 1 and take an average of 26h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    HorizonsInterCityTaranaki Regional Council28h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    HorizonsInterCityTaranaki Regional Council25h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    HorizonsInterCityInterCity24h 29m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Whanganui to Waitara? 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: 335.1 km
  • Duration: 26h 2m

What companies run services between Whanganui, New Zealand and Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to Queen St via MSBH - Platform 1, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, and Bay C - Ariki Street in around 7h 32m.

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