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

Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere - Bus Timetable

The AIR bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10 min-3 hr 50 min. The journey takes about 2 hr 9 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere by bus and train

To get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere 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 147 bus from Swanson Station station to Township Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is NZ$7.65. The bus and train schedule from Auckland Airport (AKL) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waitakere on the Moovit app.

129minNZ$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRAIR
Train - E-WE-W
Bus - 147147
Walk to Waitakere
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
    Swanson Train Station
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swanson Station
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Henderson To Waitakere Township
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Township Park
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waitakere
    Walk to
    Waitakere
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere

The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL), Auckland and Hamilton and Waitakere, Auckland and Hamilton is approximately 60.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere 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 Waitakere

To check the bus and train timetable from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Auckland Airport (AKL)) and destination (Waitakere), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line AIR, Train line E-W, Bus line 147.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

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

    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 Waitakere in Auckland and Hamilton.

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

    The total travel time between Auckland Airport (AKL) in Mangere South and Waitakere in Auckland and Hamilton by bus and train is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    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 Waitakere?

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

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

    The ride from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere costs NZ$7.65.

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