How to travel from Tauranga to Cambridge, New Zealand
The distance between Tauranga and Cambridge is around 86km (54 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tauranga to Cambridge 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 Cambridge → Tauranga if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Matamata and then to St Peters School.
- Duration1h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$44($27)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tauranga and Cambridge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tauranga to Cambridge by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$33 ($20) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$25 ($15).
The distance between Tauranga and Cambridge is around 86km (54 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Tauranga and Cambridge by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tauranga to Cambridge is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx NZ$25 ($15).
The cheapest way to travel between Tauranga and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$33 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tauranga and Cambridge. We recommend that you drive to Cambridge. instead which will take 1hr.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tauranga and Cambridge. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tauranga to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Matamata. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Tauranga and Cambridge. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tauranga to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the bus to Matamata and then to St Peters School. instead which will take 1h 30m.
The closest major airport to Cambridge is Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Cambridge. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) 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 Tauranga and Cambridge. The distance is around 86km (54 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tauranga to Cambridge is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$44 ($27).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tauranga and Cambridge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus + 1 similar | 1h 30m | NZ$44($27) | 4 times a week | 94km (58 miles) |
| Bus to Hamilton - Central | 2hrs | NZ$33($20) | 6 times a week | 125km (78 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | NZ$25($15) | on demand | 86km (54 miles) |
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Airports near Cambridge
The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Cambridge
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Cambridge
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Cambridge