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How to get fromAuckland to Waitakereby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Waitakere by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 to Swanson Train Station 1train train E-W
    1h 14m
    $8–11

  2. Line 18 bus, bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Stop C Lower Albert to Stop D New Lynnbus bus 18
    2. Take the bus from Stop D New Lynn to Stop A Henderson Stationbus bus 14
    3. Take the bus from Stop A Henderson Station to Township Parkbus bus 147
    2h
    $14–19

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Auckland to Waitakeretaxi taxi 23.9 km
    22 min
    $80–100

  4. Drive  23.9 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Waitakerecar car 23.9 km
    22 min
    $8–11

Auckland to Waitakere by train and bus

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Waitakere, New Zealand?

Auckland Transport - AT Metro operates a train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 to Swanson Train Station 1 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop C Lower Albert to Township Park via Stop D New Lynn and Stop A Henderson Station in around 2h.

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