How to Travel from
Wellington to Thames
by Plane, Route or Car
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Wellington, New Zealand → Thames, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wellington to Thames
Composite routes from Wellington to Thames
Cheapest
6 h 50 min
Car
578 km.
from $31
Other
4 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
465 km.
from $140.05
13 h 35 min
466 km.
from $67.93
12 h 25 min
466 km.
from $96
12 h 55 min
Train, Bus
466 km.
from $241.33
6 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
465 km.
from $193.86
6 h 55 min
Train, Plane
465 km.
from $228.88
6 h 22 min
Train, Plane
465 km.
from $203.99
7 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
465 km.
from $149.84
Route Navigator Wellington - Thames
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60 м
60 м
Turn right onto Boulcott Street
Boulcott Street, 6 km 540 м
6 km 540 м
Keep left onto SH 1 and take SH 1 toward Porirua, Palmerston North
Porirua, Palmerston North, SH 1, 3 km 82 м
3 km 82 м
Keep right onto Johnsonville Porirua Motorway
Johnsonville Porirua Motorway, 9 km 584 м
9 km 584 м
Keep left onto Te Ara Nui o Te Rangihaeata / Transmission Gully Motorway and take SH 1 toward Palmerston North
Te Ara Nui o Te Rangihaeata / Transmission Gully Motorway, Palmerston North, SH 1, 126 km 817 м
126 km 817 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, 2 km 907 м
2 km 907 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Waharoa Road West
Waharoa Road West, 7 km 319 м
7 km 319 м
Turn right onto Wardville Road and drive toward Wardville
Wardville Road, Wardville, 3 km 158 м
3 km 158 м
Turn left onto Alexandra Road
Alexandra Road, 22 km 723 м
22 km 723 м
Turn right onto Stanley Avenue and take SH 26 toward Paeroa, Coromandel Peninsula
Stanley Avenue, Paeroa, Coromandel Peninsula, SH 26, 246 м
246 м
Turn slight right onto Kenrick Street
Kenrick Street, 1 km 159 м
1 km 159 м
Turn left onto Whitaker Street and take SH 26 toward Paeroa, Coromandel Peninsula
Whitaker Street, Paeroa, Coromandel Peninsula, SH 26, 14 km 845 м
14 km 845 м
Turn left onto Paeroa-Tahuna Road
Paeroa-Tahuna Road, 1 km 177 м
1 km 177 м
Turn right onto Awaiti Road
Awaiti Road, 11 km 84 м
11 km 84 м
Turn left onto State Highway 2
State Highway 2, 4 km 859 м
4 km 859 м
Turn right onto Hauraki Road
Hauraki Road, 14 km 137 м
14 km 137 м
Turn right onto State Highway 25 and take SH 25 toward Thames
State Highway 25, Thames, SH 25, 2 km 253 м
2 km 253 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ngāti Maru Highway
Ngāti Maru Highway, 5 km 454 м
5 km 454 м
Turn right onto Pollen Street and drive toward Thames Town Centre
Pollen Street, Thames Town Centre, 1 km 952 м
1 km 952 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$229.35
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.16–$280.31
Plane from Wellington to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$394.99
Plane from Palmerston to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$280.31
Plane from Wellington to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.69–$242.09
Air Chathams
Website:
airchathams.co.nz/
Plane from Paraparaumu to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.76–$293.05
Bus operators
Busit
Bus from 73 Clyde St to Marshall
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.28–$11.47
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Wellington - Central to Manukau
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.60–$76.45
Bus from Manukau City to Thames
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Tauranga to Thames
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Wellington - Central to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$70.08
Go Kiwi Shuttles
Bus from Auckland Airport to Thames
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.32–$56.06
Train operators
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Papakura
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$140.16–$178.38
Train from Wellington to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.97–$62.43
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.40–$42.05
KiwiRail - Capital Connection
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Wellington to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$25.48
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$9.56
Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.83
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Thames?
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Thames is to bus via Tauranga which costs $47.83 - $86.96 and takes 13h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Thames?
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Thames is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 51m and costs $70.65 - $260.87 .
Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Thames?
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Thames. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Thames via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
How far is it from Wellington to Thames?
The distance between Wellington and Thames is 593 km. The road distance is 578.1 km.
How do I travel from Wellington to Thames without a car?
The best way to get from Wellington to Thames without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $50 - $92.39 .
How long does it take to get from Wellington to Thames?
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Wellington to Thames, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Wellington to Thames bus from?
Wellington to Thames bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Where does the Wellington to Thames bus arrive?
Wellington to Thames bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City station.
Can I drive from Wellington to Thames?
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Thames is 578 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Wellington to Thames.
Where can I stay near Thames?
There are 46+ hotels available in Thames. Prices start at $67.57 per night.
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