The fastest way from Browns Bay to Auckland Airport takes about 105 min, on line 83, 866, S-C, with 3 transfers; walking adds about 4 min.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 83 towards Massey University: board at Browns Bay Shops, alight at Stop C Albany Bus Station — 12 stops, 13 min ride.
- Line 866 towards Clovernook Road: board at Stop B Albany Bus Station, alight at Stop C Karanga-a-Hape Station — 14 stops, 32 min ride.
- Line S-C towards Pukekohe Train Station 3: board at Karanga-a-Hape Train Station 2, alight at Puhinui Train Station 2 — 10 stops, 31 min ride.
- Line AIR towards Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station: board at Stop A Puhinui, alight at Stop A International Airport — 5 stops, 18 min ride.
- Line 856 towards Stop D Takapuna: board at Bute Road/Beach Road, alight at Stop D Smales Farm — 34 stops, 24 min ride.
- Line NX2 towards Stop E Auckland Universities: board at Stop A Smales Farm, alight at Stop B Te Waihorotiu Station — 5 stops, 17 min ride.
- Line E-W towards Manukau Train Station 1: board at Karanga-a-Hape Train Station 1, alight at Puhinui Train Station 2 — 11 stops, 38 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Browns Bay
A seaside suburb on the East Coast Bays, with a beach, cafés and a village centre.
Auckland Airport
New Zealand's largest airport, served by the AirportLink bus from Puhinui Station.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Browns Bay to Auckland Airport?
A typical trip takes about 105 minutes, of which roughly 4 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Browns Bay to Auckland Airport?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 83 + 866 + S-C + AIR, with 3 transfers.
