There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Maeroa by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2h 14m$7–57Train
- Take the train from Strand to Hamilton Franktontrain Te_Huia
2h 26m$21–80Drive 121.9 km
- Drive from Auckland to Maeroacar 121.9 km
1h 23m$36–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Pukekohe Train Station 3train Sth
- Take the bus from Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe to 298 Ulster St, Hamiltonbus 21
4h 18m$25–33
Auckland to Maeroa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Maeroa is to train and bus which costs $25 - $35 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Maeroa is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Maeroa. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at 256 Maeroa Rd, Hamilton via Transport Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Strand and arriving at Hamilton Frankton. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Auckland and Maeroa is 128 km. The road distance is 121.9 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Maeroa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $7 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Auckland to Maeroa, including transfers.
Auckland to Maeroa bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Maeroa train services, operated by Busit, depart from Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Maeroa is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $7 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $80 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Maeroa, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–55 and the journey takes 1h 49m. InterCity Link also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Busit operates a train from Strand to Hamilton Frankton twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 26m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- busit@waikatoregion.govt.nz
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Train from Strand to Hamilton Frankton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- tehuiatrain@waikatoregion.govt.nz
- Website
- tehuiatrain.co.nz
Train from Strand to Hamilton Frankton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- tehuiatrain.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Strand to Hamilton Frankton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Pukekohe Train Station 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- busit@waikatoregion.govt.nz
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Bus from Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe to 298 Ulster St, Hamilton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Maeroa bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Auckland to Maeroa train services, operated by Busit, arrive at Hamilton Frankton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Maeroa is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Auckland to Maeroa.
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