How to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cockle Bay by bus and train?

Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cockle Bay - Bus Timetable

The AIR bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cockle Bay usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10 min-3 hr 50 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 26 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cockle Bay by bus and train

To get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cockle Bay in Auckland and Hamilton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the AIR bus from Stop A International Airport station to Stop B Puhinui station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E-W train and finally take the 72M bus from Stop B Panmure Station station to Churchill Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is NZ$4.00. The bus and train schedule from Auckland Airport (AKL) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cockle Bay on the Moovit app.

86minNZ$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRAIR
Train - E-WE-W
Bus - 72M72M
Walk to Cockle Bay
Leaves from Stop A International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop A International Airport
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRAIR
    Wait for bus
    AIR
    Airport Link Via Puhinui Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop B Puhinui
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Puhinui Train Station
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - E-WE-W
    Wait for train
    E-W
    Manukau 1 To Swanson 1 Via Waitemata 4
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Panmure Train Station
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop B Panmure Station
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Pamure To Howick And Botany Via Pakuranga Rd, Meadowland Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Churchill Road
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cockle Bay
    Walk to
    Cockle Bay
    860 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Auckland and Hamilton.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cockle Bay

The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL), Auckland and Hamilton and Cockle Bay, Auckland and Hamilton is approximately 31.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cockle Bay by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Auckland and Hamilton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cockle Bay

To check the bus and train timetable from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cockle Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Auckland Airport (AKL)) and destination (Cockle Bay), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cockle Bay?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line AIR, Train line E-W, Bus line 72M.

  • Is there a direct bus between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Cockle Bay?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cockle Bay?

    The AIR bus line goes from Stop A International Airport station near Auckland Airport (AKL) in Mangere South to Stop B Puhinui station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Stop B Puhinui station near Cockle Bay in Auckland and Hamilton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cockle Bay by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Auckland Airport (AKL) in Mangere South and Cockle Bay in Auckland and Hamilton by bus and train is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Auckland Airport (AKL) to get to Cockle Bay?

    Get on the AIR bus from the Stop A International Airport stop near Auckland Airport (AKL) in Mangere South.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Cockle Bay?

    Get off the bus at the Stop B Puhinui stop, which is closest to Cockle Bay in Auckland and Hamilton.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cockle Bay?

    The ride from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cockle Bay costs NZ$4.00.

Popular Routes