How to Travel from
Foxton to Matamata
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Foxton, New Zealand → Matamata, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Foxton to Matamata
Composite routes from Foxton to Matamata
Cheapest
4 h 22 min
Car
378 km.
from $20
Route Navigator Foxton - Matamata
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Continue onto Whyte Street
Whyte Street, 293 м
293 м
Turn left onto Johnston Street
Johnston Street, 31 km 857 м
31 km 857 м
Keep left and take SH 1, SH 3 toward Taupō, Whanganui
Taupō, Whanganui, SH 1, SH 3, 71 м
71 м
Turn slight left onto Dundas Road
Dundas Road, 4 km 551 м
4 km 551 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ōhakea Roundabout
Ōhakea Roundabout, 167 м
167 м
Continue onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 3 km 700 м
3 km 700 м
Turn right onto High Street and take SH 1 toward Taupō
High Street, Taupō, SH 1, 81 km 65 м
81 km 65 м
Turn slight left onto Mataroa Road and drive toward Taupō
Mataroa Road, Taupō, 90 km 200 м
90 km 200 м
Turn left onto Tokaanu Road
Tokaanu Road, 22 km 981 м
22 km 981 м
Turn right onto Western Bay Road and take SH 32 toward Tokoroa
Western Bay Road, Tokoroa, SH 32, 67 km 909 м
67 km 909 м
Turn right onto Whakamaru Road and take SH 30 toward Tokoroa, Rotorua
Whakamaru Road, Tokoroa, Rotorua, SH 30, 1 km 285 м
1 km 285 м
Continue onto Whakamaru Road and take SH 32 toward Tokoroa, Hamilton
Whakamaru Road, Tokoroa, Hamilton, SH 32, 24 km 407 м
24 km 407 м
Turn left onto Old Taupo Road
Old Taupo Road, 4 km 228 м
4 km 228 м
Turn right onto Matanuku Road
Matanuku Road, 2 km 229 м
2 km 229 м
Turn left onto Paraonui Road
Paraonui Road, 5 km 268 м
5 km 268 м
Turn right onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 2 km 187 м
2 km 187 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 127 м
127 м
Keep left onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 464 м
464 м
Continue onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 11 km 763 м
11 km 763 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Tīrau Street
Tīrau Street, 8 km 261 м
8 km 261 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 2 km 708 м
2 km 708 м
Turn right onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Coromandel Peninsula, Tauranga, Matamata
State Highway 27, Coromandel Peninsula, Tauranga, Matamata, SH 27, 10 km 87 м
10 km 87 м
Turn left onto State Highway 29 and take SH 29 toward Hamilton
State Highway 29, Hamilton, SH 29, 68 м
68 м
Turn right onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Matamata, Coromandel Peninsula
State Highway 27, Matamata, Coromandel Peninsula, SH 27, 8 km 675 м
8 km 675 м
Turn slight right onto Firth Street
Firth Street, 1 km 231 м
1 km 231 м
Turn right onto Tainui Street
Tainui Street, 148 м
148 м
Keep left onto Arawa Street
Arawa Street, 318 м
318 м
Turn right onto Arawa Street
Arawa Street, 186 м
186 м
Enter roundabout
22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Foxton to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
6h 54m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.85–$49.69
Bus from Foxton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Foxton to Turangi
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50
Bus from Turangi to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Rotorua to Matamata
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Manukau City to Matamata
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$344.02
Plane from Palmerston to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$280.31
Plane from Wellington to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$394.99
Train operators
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Palmerston North to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.93–$121.04
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Foxton to Matamata?
The cheapest way to get from Foxton to Matamata is to bus which costs $36.96 - $70.65 and takes 8h 23m.
What is the fastest way to get from Foxton to Matamata?
The fastest way to get from Foxton to Matamata is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Foxton and Matamata?
No, there is no direct bus from Foxton to Matamata. However, there are services departing from Foxton and arriving at Matamata via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
How far is it from Foxton to Matamata?
The distance between Foxton and Matamata is 430 km. The road distance is 378.6 km.
How do I travel from Foxton to Matamata without a car?
The best way to get from Foxton to Matamata without a car is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs $36.96 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Foxton to Matamata?
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Foxton to Matamata, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Foxton to Matamata bus from?
Foxton to Matamata bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Foxton station.
Where does the Foxton to Matamata bus arrive?
Foxton to Matamata bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Cambridge station.
Can I drive from Foxton to Matamata?
Yes, the driving distance between Foxton to Matamata is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Foxton to Matamata.
Where can I stay near Matamata?
There are 63+ hotels available in Matamata. Prices start at $28.15 per night.
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