There are 4 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Thames by bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Stop A International Airport to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
2h 45mDrive 103.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Thamescar 103.5 km
1h 17m$30–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Thames103.5 km
1h 17mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Thames
1h 30m$95–170
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Thames is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Thames is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Thames. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Thames via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Thames is 106 km. The road distance is 103.5 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Thames without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Thames, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Thames bus services, operated by Ritchies Transport, depart from Stop A International Airport station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Thames bus services, operated by Ritchies Transport, arrive at Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Thames is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Thames.
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What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Thames, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Stop A International Airport to Thames via Manukau City in around 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +64 9 833 6053
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
Bus from Stop A International Airport to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
- AT HOP card
- $3–5
- Cash
- $5–7
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Stop A International Airport to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Stop A International Airport to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- InterCity Link
- Phone
- +64 7 866 0336
- [email protected]
- Website
- go-kiwi.co.nz
Shuttle from Auckland Airport to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–170
- Schedules at
- go-kiwi.co.nz
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Thames. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.