The distance between Cambridge and Whakatane is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cambridge to Whakatane 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 Whakatane → Cambridge if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Tauranga and then to Domain Rd Cemetery.
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Take the bus to Manukau City then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whakatane (WHK).
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There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Whakatane by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$36 ($22) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$49 ($30).
The distance between Cambridge and Whakatane is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Cambridge and Whakatane by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Whakatane is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx NZ$49 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Whakatane, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$36 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cambridge and Whakatane. We recommend that you drive to Whakatāne. instead which will take 1h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cambridge and Whakatane. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cambridge and Whakatane with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4hrs.
InterCity and Baybus run regular bus services between Cambridge and Whakatane. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Whakatane. We recommend that you take the bus to Manukau City then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whakatane (WHK). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Whakatane is Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Whakatane. Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) and Gisborne Airport (GIS) (GIS) 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 Whakatane. The distance is around 171km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Whakatane is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around NZ$38 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 2h 50m | NZ$38($23) | 4 times a week | 189km (118 miles) |
Bus to Whakatane | 4hrs | NZ$36($22) | once daily | 181km (113 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 35m | NZ$250($150) | every 20 mins | 365km (227 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | NZ$49($30) | on demand | 171km (106 miles) |
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The following major airports near Whakatane offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.