How to travel from Hastings to Gisborne, New Zealand

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.

2 routes found

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 GisborneHastings if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Sycamore Lodge.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$62($38)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Gisborne.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance228km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Gisborne

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hastings and Gisborne. We recommend that you drive to Gisborne. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Gisborne

Transport options from Hastings to Gisborne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 55m
NZ$62($38)
4 times a week234km (145 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
NZ$51($31)
on demand228km (142 miles)

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Airports near Gisborne

The following major airports near Gisborne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

GIS
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Gisborne
ROT
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Gisborne
PMR
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
International Airport
Distance
277km (172 miles) from Gisborne