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There are 6 ways to get from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) by train, bus, taxi, car, towncar or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Train, bus  •  1h 11m

  1. Take the train from Britomart Train Station to Puhinui Train Station Sth / ...
  2. Take the bus from Stop A Puhinui to Stop A International Airport Air

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Line 923 bus, bus  •  1h 40m

  1. Take the line 923 bus from Stop A Northcote to International Convention Centre 924 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Auckland International Airport Hamilton - Central - Auckland - Central / ...

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Taxi  •  27 min

  1. Take a taxi from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) 28.2 km

Drive  •  27 min

  1. Drive from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) 28.2 km

Towncar  •  27 min

  1. Take a town car from North Shore to Auckland Airport 28.2 km

Shuttle  •  27 min

  1. Take a shuttle bus from North Shore to Auckland Airport

North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) by bus and train

The journey time between North Shore and Auckland Airport (AKL) is around 1h 11m and covers a distance of around 35 km. This includes an average layover time of around 10 min. Operated by Ritchies Transport, Auckland Transport - AT Metro and Auckland Transport, the North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) service departs from Stop A Akoranga and arrives in Stop A International Airport. Typically 616 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

616 Weekly Services
1h 11m Average Duration
$23 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 27 min.

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The fastest way to get from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to taxi. Taking this option will cost $100 - $120 and takes 27 min.

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No, there is no direct bus from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL). However, there are services departing from Stop A Northcote and arriving at Auckland International Airport via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

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The distance between North Shore and Auckland Airport (AKL) is 23 km. The road distance is 28.2 km.

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The best way to get from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 11m and costs $23 - $26.

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It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL), including transfers.

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North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) bus services, operated by Auckland Transport, depart from Stop A Northcote station.

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North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland International Airport station.

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Yes, the driving distance between North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) is 28 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL).

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There are 1047+ hotels available in Auckland Airport (AKL). Prices start at $103 NZD per night.

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Map of how to get from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL).
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  • Distance: 23 km
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between North Shore, New Zealand and Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand?

You can take a bus from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) via International Convention Centre and Auckland - Central in around 1h 40m.

Train operators
Auckland Transport - AT Metro
Phone
+64 9 366 6400
Website
at.govt.nz
Train from Britomart Train Station to Puhinui Train Station
Ave. Duration
32 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$3 - $5
Website
AT Metro
Bus operators
Auckland Transport
Phone
+64 9 366 6400
Website
at.govt.nz
Bus from Stop A Puhinui to Stop A International Airport
Ave. Duration
17 min
Frequency
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price
$16
Website
Auckland Transport
Bus from Stop A Northcote to International Convention Centre
Ave. Duration
16 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$4 - $5
Website
Auckland Transport
InterCity
Phone
+64 9 583 5780
Website
intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Auckland International Airport
Ave. Duration
24 min
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
$18 - $45
Website
https://www.intercity.co.nz/
InterCity Link
Phone
+64 9 583 5780
Website
intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Auckland International Airport
Ave. Duration
24 min
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
$4
Website
InterCity Link
Other operators
Taxi from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Ave. Duration
27 min
Estimated price
$100 - $120
Taxis United
Phone
+64 9 295 1000
Website
taxisunited.co.nz
North Shore Taxis
Phone
+64 9 488 8000
Website
northshoretaxi.com
Green Cabs Auckland
Phone
+64 800 46 47336
Website
greencabs.co.nz
Budget Taxis
Phone
+64 9 849 3000
Website
budgettaxis.co.nz
Auckland Taxi Service
Phone
+64 9 845 4666
Website
aucklandtaxiservice.co.nz
Auckland Coop Taxis
Phone
+64 9 300 3000
Website
cooptaxi.co.nz
Jayride
Ave. Duration
27 min
Frequency
On demand
Towncar from North Shore to Auckland Airport
Estimated price
$130 - $160
Shuttle from North Shore to Auckland Airport
Estimated price
$70 - $110

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