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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 Centrebus22
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo TownshipbusAuckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 16m
    $23–110

  2. Bus via Manukau City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thames to Manukau CitybusAuckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo TownshipbusAuckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 24m
    $10–110

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thames to Manukau CitybusAuckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the train from Papakura to OtorohangatrainNorthern Explorer
    6h 20m
    $85–189

  4. Drive 165.8 km

    1. Drive from Thames to Waitomo Cavescar165.8 km
    2h 7m
    $49–71

  5. Bus via Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Thames to Auckland - CentralbusAuckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm CavesbusAuckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    5h 35m
    $80–162

Thames to Waitomo Caves by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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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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