How to travel from Auckland to Cambridge, New Zealand
The distance between Auckland and Cambridge is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Auckland to Cambridge by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cambridge → Auckland if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Hamilton - Central
Take the bus to Hamilton - Central.
- Duration2h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$34($21)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Auckland and Cambridge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Auckland to Cambridge by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$33 ($20) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$41 ($25).
The distance between Auckland and Cambridge is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (82 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Auckland and Cambridge by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Auckland to Cambridge is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$41 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Auckland and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$33 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Auckland and Cambridge. We recommend that you drive to Cambridge. instead which will take 1h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Auckland and Cambridge. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Auckland and Cambridge with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 55m.
InterCity and InterCity Link run regular bus services between Auckland and Cambridge. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Auckland to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the bus to St Peters School. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Cambridge is Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Cambridge. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Auckland and Cambridge. The distance is around 145km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Auckland to Cambridge is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$33 ($20).
Compare travel optionsbetween Auckland and Cambridge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Hamilton - Central + 1 similar | 2h 15m | NZ$34($21) | once daily | 147km (91 miles) |
| Bus | 2h 55m | NZ$33($20) | every 20 mins | 152km (95 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | NZ$41($25) | on demand | 145km (90 miles) |
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Airports near Cambridge
The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Cambridge
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Cambridge
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Cambridge