How to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cook Street/Union Road by bus?

From Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cook Street/Union Road by bus

To get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cook Street/Union Road in Meadowland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the AIR bus from Stop A International Airport station to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 35 bus and finally take the 72C bus from Stop B Botany Town Centre station to Cook Street/Union Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is NZ$2.60. The bus schedule from Auckland Airport (AKL) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cook Street/Union Road on the Moovit app.

85minNZ$2.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRAIR
Bus - 3535
Bus - 72C72C
Walk to Cook Street/Union Road
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
    Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bay 12 Manukau Bus Station
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Manukau Bus Station To Botany Via Chapel Rd And Ormiston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop A Botany Town Centre
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop B Botany Town Centre
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 72C72C
    Wait for bus
    72C
    Botany And Howick To Panmure Via Chapel Rd, Cook St, And Pak
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cook Street/Union Road
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cook Street/Union Road
    Walk to
    Cook Street/Union Road
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cook Street/Union Road

The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL), Meadowland and Cook Street/Union Road, Meadowland is approximately 29.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cook Street/Union Road by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Meadowland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cook Street/Union Road

To check the bus timetable from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cook Street/Union Road using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Auckland Airport (AKL)) and destination (Cook Street/Union Road), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cook Street/Union Road?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line AIR, Bus line 35, Bus line 72C.

  • Is there a direct bus between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Cook Street/Union Road?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cook Street/Union Road?

    The AIR bus line goes from Stop A International Airport station near Auckland Airport (AKL) in Mangere South to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station near Cook Street/Union Road in Meadowland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cook Street/Union Road by bus?

    The total travel time between Auckland Airport (AKL) in Mangere South and Cook Street/Union Road in Meadowland by bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Auckland Airport (AKL) to get to Cook Street/Union Road?

    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 Cook Street/Union Road?

    Get off the bus at the Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station, which is closest to Cook Street/Union Road in Meadowland.

  • How much is the bus fare from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cook Street/Union Road?

    The ride from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cook Street/Union Road costs NZ$2.60.

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