There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Frankton by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus Hamilton - Central - Auckland - Central
2h 10m$17–18Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop A Puhinuibus Air
- Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1train Huia
3h 35m$26–42Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Frankton111.9 km
1h 18mDrive 111.9 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Franktoncar 111.9 km
1h 18m$33–47Bus, train via Papakura
- Take the bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop A Puhinuibus Air
- Take the train from Papakura to Hamiltontrain Northern Explorer
3h 39m$59–77
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Frankton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Frankton is to bus which costs $16 - $18 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Frankton is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Frankton. However, there are services departing from Auckland International Airport and arriving at 73 Massey St, Hamilton via Opp 91 Bryce St, Hamilton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Frankton is 117 km. The road distance is 111.9 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Frankton without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $16 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Frankton, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Frankton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland International Airport station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Frankton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Frankton is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Frankton.
There are 453+ hotels available in Frankton.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Frankton, Waikato, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central 5 times a week. Tickets cost $10–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. InterCity Link also services this route once a week.
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Te Huia
Train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Te Huia
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Hamilton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $13
- Website
- InterCity Link
- Phone
- +64 9 833 6053
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
Bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop A Puhinui
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
- AT HOP card
- $4–6
- Cash
- $6–8
Bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop A Puhinui
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
- AT HOP card
- $4–6
- Cash
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Frankton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Frankton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.