What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Waitakere?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Waitakere is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Waitakere?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Waitakere is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $90 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Auckland and Waitakere?

No, there is no direct bus from Auckland station to Waitakere. However, there are services departing from Stop E Te Waihorotiu Station and arriving at Township Park via Stop D New Lynn and Stop A Henderson Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Auckland to Waitakere?

The distance between Auckland and Waitakere is 27 km. The road distance is 24 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Waitakere without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Waitakere without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $7 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Waitakere?

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Auckland to Waitakere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Auckland to Waitakere bus from?

Auckland to Waitakere bus services, operated by Auckland Transport, depart from Stop E Te Waihorotiu Station.

Train or bus from Auckland to Waitakere?

The best way to get from Auckland to Waitakere is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 18 bus and line 147 bus, which costs $13 - $18 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Auckland to Waitakere bus arrive?

Auckland to Waitakere bus services, operated by Auckland Transport, arrive at Stop D New Lynn station.

Can I drive from Auckland to Waitakere?

Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Waitakere is 24 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Auckland to Waitakere.

Where can I stay near Waitakere?

There are 1727+ hotels available in Waitakere.

Auckland to Waitakere - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 18 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grafton Train Station 2 to Swanson Train Station 1train West
1h 7m
$8–11
Line 18 bus, line 147 bus
1. Take the bus from Stop E Te Waihorotiu Station to Stop D New Lynnbus 18
2. Take the bus from Stop A Henderson Station to Township Parkbus 147
1h 53m
$14–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Auckland to Waitakeretaxi 24 km
22 min
$90–110
Drive 24 km
1. Drive from Auckland to Waitakerecar 24 km
22 min
$8–11

Auckland to Waitakere by train and bus

252Weekly Services

1h 7mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 27 km
Duration: 1h 7m

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

Auckland Transport - AT Metro operates a train from Grafton Train Station 2 to Swanson Train Station 1 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop E Te Waihorotiu Station to Township Park via Stop D New Lynn and Stop A Henderson Station in around 1h 53m.

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