The fastest way from Albany Station to Howick takes about 86 min, on line NX2, E-W, 72C, with 2 transfers; walking adds about 10 min.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line NX2 towards Stop E Auckland Universities: board at Stop B Albany Bus Station, alight at Stop B Te Waihorotiu Station — 8 stops, 26 min ride.
- Line E-W towards Manukau Train Station 1: board at Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1, alight at Panmure Train Station 2 — 5 stops, 19 min ride.
- Line 72C towards Stop B Botany Town Centre: board at Stop B Panmure Station, alight at Stockade Hill — 16 stops, 19 min ride.
- Line 72M towards Stop B Botany Town Centre: board at Stop B Panmure Station, alight at Stockade Hill — 16 stops, 19 min ride.
- Line 72X towards Stop B Botany Town Centre: board at Stop C Auckland Universities, alight at Stockade Hill — 26 stops, 50 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Albany Station
The northern end of the Northern Busway, with park-and-ride and connections across the North Shore.
Howick
A historic seaside village in East Auckland, with a main street of shops and nearby beaches.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Albany Station to Howick?
A typical trip takes about 86 minutes, of which roughly 10 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Albany Station to Howick?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is NX2 + E-W + 72C, with 2 transfers.
From Albany Station onward
