How to travel from Oneroa to New Plymouth, New Zealand
The distance between Oneroa and New Plymouth is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Oneroa to New Plymouth by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out New Plymouth → Oneroa if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth (NPL).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time50min
- Typical costNZ$220($135)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the bus to Hamilton - Central and then to New Plymouth.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$95($58)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the train to Otorohanga then take the bus to Fitzroy.
- Duration7hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$105($65)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oneroa and New Plymouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oneroa to New Plymouth by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around NZ$70 ($43) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$220 ($135).
The distance between Oneroa and New Plymouth is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (166 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Oneroa and New Plymouth by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Oneroa to New Plymouth is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$220 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Oneroa and New Plymouth is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$70 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oneroa and New Plymouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth (NPL). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oneroa and New Plymouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth (NPL). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oneroa to New Plymouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth (NPL). instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Oneroa to New Plymouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the bus to Hamilton - Central and then to New Plymouth. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oneroa to New Plymouth is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around NZ$95 ($58).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oneroa and New Plymouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane | 2h 40m | NZ$220($135) | every 30 mins | 296km (184 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 6h 45m | NZ$95($58) | 4 times a week | 394km (245 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | NZ$105($65) | 3 times a week | 387km (240 miles) |
| Ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, train and bus | 8hrs | NZ$70($43) | twice a week | 410km (254 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oneroa and New Plymouth
Train operators
Te Huia
Airlines
Ferry operators
Fullers360
Bus companies
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