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How to get fromSydney to Thamesby plane, shuttle, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Thames by plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Auckland, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)planeSYD - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Thamesshuttle
    7h 58m
    $366–811

  2. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT)planeSYD - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus
    3. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus
    12h 53m
    $191–931

  3. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)planeSYD - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Thamescar
    8h 54m
    $216–881

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Thames, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Thames. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, then take the shuttle to Thames. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Thames.

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