The distance between Cambridge and Hastings is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cambridge to Hastings by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hastings → Cambridge if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Napier (NPE).
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Take the bus to Napier.
There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Hastings by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$64 ($39) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$500 ($305).
The distance between Cambridge and Hastings is around 285km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Cambridge and Hastings by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Hastings is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$500 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$64 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cambridge and Hastings. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cambridge and Hastings. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Napier. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
InterCity run regular bus services between Cambridge and Hastings. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Cambridge and Hastings. Flights depart from Hamilton (HLZ) and arrive at Napier (NPE) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Cambridge to Hastings. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Cambridge to Hastings typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Hamilton (HLZ) and and arrive into Napier (NPE).
The closest major airport to Hastings is Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) (NPE) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Hastings. Taupo Airport (TUO) (TUO) and Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) (PMR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cambridge and Hastings. The distance is around 285km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Hastings is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around NZ$64 ($39).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 35m | NZ$500($305) | on demand | 696km (433 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4hrs | NZ$375($230) | every 20 mins | 493km (306 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | NZ$64($39) | once daily | 294km (182 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | NZ$80($49) | on demand | 285km (177 miles) |
The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.