The distance between Hastings and Gisborne is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Hastings to Gisborne 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 Gisborne → Hastings if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Sycamore Lodge.
There are several options for getting from Hastings to Gisborne by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$62 ($38) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$51 ($31).
The distance between Hastings and Gisborne is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Hastings and Gisborne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hastings to Gisborne is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$51 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Gisborne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$62 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hastings and Gisborne. We recommend that you drive to Gisborne. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hastings and Gisborne. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hastings to Gisborne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Napier. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Hastings and Gisborne. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Gisborne. We recommend that you take the bus to Sycamore Lodge. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Gisborne is Gisborne Airport (GIS) (GIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Gisborne. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) 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 Hastings and Gisborne. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Gisborne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$62 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3h 55m | NZ$62($38) | 4 times a week | 234km (145 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | NZ$51($31) | on demand | 228km (142 miles) |
The following major airports near Gisborne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.