There are 4 ways to get from Thames to Matamata by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thames to TaurangaAuckland - Central - Tauranga
- Take the bus from Tauranga to MatamataHamilton - Central - Tauranga
3h 43m$10–102Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Thames to PaeroaAuckland - Central - Tauranga
- Take the taxi from Paeroa to Matamata
1h 10m$185–264Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Thames to Paeroa
- Take the bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to 38 Lorne St, Morrinsville22
- Take the bus from 38 Lorne St, Morrinsville to Broadway, Matamata22
3h 56m$20–65Drive 86.6 km
- Drive from Thames to Matamata86.6 km
1h 3m$26–38
Thames to Matamata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thames to Matamata is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Thames to Matamata is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Thames to Matamata. However, there are services departing from Thames and arriving at Matamata via Tauranga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Thames and Matamata is 169 km. The road distance is 86.6 km.
The best way to get from Thames to Matamata without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs $10 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Thames to Matamata, including transfers.
Thames to Matamata bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Thames station.
Thames to Matamata bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thames to Matamata is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Thames to Matamata.
There are 71+ hotels available in Matamata.
What companies run services between Thames, New Zealand and Matamata, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Thames to Matamata via Tauranga in around 3h 43m.
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- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Thames to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Tauranga to Matamata
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Thames to Paeroa
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–45
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- busit@waikatoregion.govt.nz
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to 38 Lorne St, Morrinsville
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
Bus from 38 Lorne St, Morrinsville to Broadway, Matamata
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $180–220
Waihi Cabs
- Phone
- +64 800 400 033
- Website
- waihicabs.co.nz
Thames Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 868 3100
- Website
- thamestaxis.co.nz
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