There are 6 ways to get from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) by train, bus, taxi, car, towncar or shuttle
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Recommended option
Train, bus • 1h 11m
Cheapest option
Line 923 bus, bus • 1h 40m
4 alternative options
Taxi • 27 min
Drive • 27 min
Towncar • 27 min
Shuttle • 27 min
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.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 27 min.
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.
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.
The distance between North Shore and Auckland Airport (AKL) is 23 km. The road distance is 28.2 km.
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.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL), including transfers.
North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) bus services, operated by Auckland Transport, depart from Stop A Northcote station.
North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland International Airport station.
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).
There are 1047+ hotels available in Auckland Airport (AKL). Prices start at $103 NZD per night.

- 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.

- 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

- 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

- 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/

- 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
- 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

- 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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