Regional Bus Services
To support our students living in the outer regions, we have a FREE regional bus service that operates for both campuses.
Waikato Regional Bus Service
Students living in the wider Waikato region can use the Waikato Regional Bus Service for free. Find out more here.
The Regional Bus services for 2023 are currently under review and details will be made available soon.
In the meantime, please note the following:
- The service from Thames via Morrinsville to Hamilton will not be running in 2023.
- The service from Matamata to Hamilton will not be running in 2023
- The services from Tokoroa to Hamilton and Te Kuiti to Hamilton will be run as public transport services offered by the Waikato Regional Council and more details will be available soon.
- The Te Kauwhata service will continue to run as a public transport service offered by the Waikato Regional Council.
Bay of Plenty Regional Bus Service
Tauranga-based University of Waikato students living in and around Whakatāne, Rotorua and Katikati can use the Bay of Plenty Regional Bus Service for free. Find out more here.
Tauranga-based University of Waikato students who live in Whakatāne, Rotorua and Katikati can use the Bay of Plenty Regional Bus Service for free, thanks to a joining venture between the University of Waikato, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
The service operates Monday - Friday; including study weeks, exam weeks and teaching recess, but excluding public holidays.
Buses are scheduled to arrive between 8:30am - 9am and depart just after 5pm daily.
Bus Routes and Timetables
Costs
This service is free. Simply tag on with your Bee card (with tertiary concession preloaded) to access the service free of charge. Make sure you carry your valid student ID in case you are asked for proof of concession eligibility.
This service is also available to the public at a cost.
Contact
For more information, email [email protected]