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How to get fromThames to Waitomo Cavesby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thames to Waitomo Caves by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to Transport Centrebus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 16m

  2. Drive 165.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thames to Waitomo Cavescar car 165.8 km
    2h 8m
    $49–71

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    6h 20m

  4. Bus via Manukau City

    1. Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 24m

  5. Bus via Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Thames to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    5h 35m
    $91–145

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Thames, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Thames to Waitomo Township via Marshall St, Paeroa, Transport Centre, and Hamilton - Central in around 5h 16m.

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