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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Whanganui to Matamata

Composite routes from Whanganui to Matamata

Cheapest
3 h 51 min
Car
334 km.
from $18
Other
6 h 37 min
Bus, Train
243 km.
from $303
5 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
243 km.
from $178.62
7 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
243 km.
from $269.29
3 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
243 km.
from $285.68

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Manukau City to Matamata
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77

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 Wanganui Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.40–$356.76

Air Chathams

Website:
airchathams.co.nz/
Plane from Wanganui Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$242.09

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Taumarunui Station to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.24–$63.71

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Matamata?

The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Matamata is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whanganui to Matamata?

The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Matamata is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs $130.43 - $456.52 .

How far is it from Whanganui to Matamata?

The distance between Whanganui and Matamata is 383 km. The road distance is 335.3 km.

How do I travel from Whanganui to Matamata without a car?

The best way to get from Whanganui to Matamata without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 6h 37m and costs $250 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Whanganui to Matamata?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Whanganui to Matamata, including transfers.

Can I drive from Whanganui to Matamata?

Yes, the driving distance between Whanganui to Matamata is 335 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Whanganui 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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