How to Travel from
Matamata to Foxton
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Matamata, New Zealand → Foxton, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matamata to Foxton
Composite routes from Matamata to Foxton
Cheapest
4 h 21 min
Car
378 km.
from $20
Route Navigator Matamata - Foxton
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At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Arawa Street
Arawa Street, 238 м
238 м
Turn left onto Arawa Street
Arawa Street, 289 м
289 м
Turn right onto Tainui Street
Tainui Street, 190 м
190 м
Turn left onto Firth Street
Firth Street, 1 km 231 м
1 km 231 м
Turn slight left onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Tirau, Hamilton, Rotorua
State Highway 27, Tirau, Hamilton, Rotorua, SH 27, 8 km 675 м
8 km 675 м
Turn left onto State Highway 29 and take SH 29 toward Rotorua, Tauranga
State Highway 29, Rotorua, Tauranga, SH 29, 68 м
68 м
Turn right onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Rotorua, Tirau
State Highway 27, Rotorua, Tirau, SH 27, 10 km 64 м
10 km 64 м
Keep left and take SH 1 toward Rotorua, Taupō
Rotorua, Taupō, SH 1, 2 km 641 м
2 km 641 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 8 km 306 м
8 km 306 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Taupō Street
Taupō Street, 11 km 244 м
11 km 244 м
Turn right onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 17 м
17 м
Turn left onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 6 м
6 м
Turn right onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 53 м
53 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 2 km 192 м
2 km 192 м
Turn left onto Paraonui Road
Paraonui Road, 5 km 268 м
5 km 268 м
Turn right onto Matanuku Road
Matanuku Road, 2 km 229 м
2 km 229 м
Turn left onto Old Taupo Road
Old Taupo Road, 4 km 228 м
4 km 228 м
Turn right onto Whakamaru Road
Whakamaru Road, 26 km 693 м
26 km 693 м
Turn left onto Tihoi Road and take SH 32 toward Taupo, Turangi, National Park
Tihoi Road, Taupo, Turangi, National Park, SH 32, 67 km 909 м
67 km 909 м
Turn left onto State Highway 41 and take SH 41 toward Turangi, National Park
State Highway 41, Turangi, National Park, SH 41, 22 km 981 м
22 km 981 м
Turn right onto State Highway 1 and take SH 1 toward Waiouru, Palmerston North
State Highway 1, Waiouru, Palmerston North, SH 1, 90 km 213 м
90 km 213 м
Turn slight right onto Hautapu Street and drive toward Palmerston North
Hautapu Street, Palmerston North, 81 km 65 м
81 km 65 м
Turn left onto Bridge Street and take SH 1, SH 3 toward Wellington, Palmerston North
Bridge Street, Wellington, Palmerston North, SH 1, SH 3, 3 km 803 м
3 km 803 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 4 km 641 м
4 km 641 м
Turn right onto Wellington Road and take SH 1 toward Wellington
Wellington Road, Wellington, SH 1, 31 km 904 м
31 km 904 м
Turn right onto Whyte Street
Whyte Street, 293 м
293 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Cambridge to Foxton
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$50.97
Bus from Matamata to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Matamata to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Rotorua to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85
Bus from Taupo to Foxton
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.21–$42.05
Bus from Wellington - Central to Foxton
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Auckland to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$280.31
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$344.02
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Wellington
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 Hamilton to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.93–$121.04
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Matamata to Foxton?
The cheapest way to get from Matamata to Foxton is to bus which costs $36.96 - $70.65 and takes 8h 4m.
What is the fastest way to get from Matamata to Foxton?
The fastest way to get from Matamata to Foxton is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Matamata and Foxton?
No, there is no direct bus from Matamata to Foxton. However, there are services departing from Matamata and arriving at Foxton via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
How far is it from Matamata to Foxton?
The distance between Matamata and Foxton is 430 km. The road distance is 379 km.
How do I travel from Matamata to Foxton without a car?
The best way to get from Matamata to Foxton without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $36.96 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Matamata to Foxton?
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Matamata to Foxton, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Matamata to Foxton bus from?
Matamata to Foxton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Cambridge station.
Where does the Matamata to Foxton bus arrive?
Matamata to Foxton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Foxton station.
Can I drive from Matamata to Foxton?
Yes, the driving distance between Matamata to Foxton is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Matamata to Foxton.
Where can I stay near Foxton?
There are 37+ hotels available in Foxton. Prices start at $52.92 per night.
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