How to travel from Oamaru to New Plymouth, New Zealand
The distance between Oamaru and New Plymouth is around 791km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Oamaru to New Plymouth by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out New Plymouth → Oamaru if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to New Plymouth (NPL).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical costNZ$385($235)
Multiple operators
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Christchurch then take the train to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Palmerston North then take the bus to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY.
- Duration19hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$365($225)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Palmerston North and then to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY.
- Duration19h 5m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$220($135)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to New Plymouth.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$335($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oamaru and New Plymouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oamaru to New Plymouth by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$220 ($135) and will take around 19h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$385 ($235).
The distance between Oamaru and New Plymouth is around 791km (491 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 719km (447 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Oamaru and New Plymouth by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Oamaru to New Plymouth is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx NZ$385 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Oamaru and New Plymouth is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$220 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oamaru and New Plymouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to New Plymouth (NPL). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oamaru and New Plymouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to New Plymouth (NPL). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oamaru to New Plymouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to New Plymouth (NPL). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to New Plymouth is New Plymouth Airport (NPL) (NPL) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from New Plymouth. Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) (PMR) and Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Oamaru to New Plymouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to New Plymouth (NPL). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oamaru to New Plymouth is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around NZ$385 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oamaru and New Plymouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 45m | NZ$385($235) | once daily | 815km (506 miles) |
| Bus to Dunedin Airport, Fly | 5hrs | NZ$325($200) | once daily | 1,049km (652 miles) |
| Bus to Christchurch, Fly | 6h 25m | NZ$340($210) | once daily | 791km (491 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 19hrs | NZ$365($225) | 4 times a week | 1,077km (669 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 5m | NZ$220($135) | 4 times a week | 1,071km (665 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 20m | NZ$335($205) | every 20 mins | 1,029km (639 miles) |
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Airports near New Plymouth
The following major airports near New Plymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from New Plymouth
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
- Distance
- 193km (120 miles) from New Plymouth
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 221km (137 miles) from New Plymouth