Skip to main content

How to get from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central by bus?

From East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central by bus

To get from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central in Auckland Central West, take the 871 bus from Forrest Hill Road/Greville Reserve station to Stop D Smales Farm station. Next, take the NX2 bus from Stop A Smales Farm station to Wellesley Street/Federal Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is NZ$4.00. The bus schedule from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Auckland Central on the Moovit app.

42minNZ$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 871871
Bus - NX2NX2
Walk to Auckland Central
Leaves from Forrest Hill Road/Greville Reserve

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forrest Hill Road/Greville Reserve
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 871871
    Wait for bus
    871
    Constellation Station To Takapuna Via Forrest Hill Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop D Smales Farm
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop A Smales Farm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - NX2NX2
    Wait for bus
    NX2
    Albany Station To Auckland Universities Via Wellesley St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wellesley Street/Federal Street
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Auckland Central
    Walk to
    Auckland Central
    Victoria Street West
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central by bus via 871 and NX1

To get from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central in Auckland Central West, take the 871 bus from Forrest Hill Road/Greville Reserve station to Stop D Smales Farm station. Next, take the NX1 bus from Stop A Smales Farm station to Stop B Lower Albert station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is NZ$4.00. The bus schedule from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Auckland Central on the Moovit app.

39minNZ$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 871871
Bus - NX1NX1
Walk to Auckland Central
Leaves from Forrest Hill Road/Greville Reserve

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forrest Hill Road/Greville Reserve
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 871871
    Wait for bus
    871
    Constellation Station To Takapuna Via Forrest Hill Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop D Smales Farm
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop A Smales Farm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - NX1NX1
    Wait for bus
    NX1
    Albany Station To Britomart (Lower Albert St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop B Lower Albert
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Auckland Central
    Walk to
    Auckland Central
    Victoria Street West
    660 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Auckland and Hamilton.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central

The distance between East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road, Auckland Central West and Auckland Central, Auckland Central West is approximately 13.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Auckland Central West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central

To check the bus schedule from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road) and destination (Auckland Central), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Alternative route from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central by bus via 871 and NX1

To get from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central in Auckland Central West, take the 871 bus from Forrest Hill Road/Greville Reserve station to Stop D Smales Farm station. Next, take the NX1 bus from Stop A Smales Farm station to Stop B Lower Albert station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is NZ$4.00. The bus schedule from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Auckland Central on the Moovit app.

39minNZ$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 871871
Bus - NX1NX1
Walk to Auckland Central
Leaves from Forrest Hill Road/Greville Reserve

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forrest Hill Road/Greville Reserve
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 871871
    Wait for bus
    871
    Constellation Station To Takapuna Via Forrest Hill Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop D Smales Farm
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop A Smales Farm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - NX1NX1
    Wait for bus
    NX1
    Albany Station To Britomart (Lower Albert St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop B Lower Albert
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Auckland Central
    Walk to
    Auckland Central
    Victoria Street West
    660 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 871, Bus line NX2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central?

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 871, Bus line NX1.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road and Auckland Central?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central?

    The 871 bus line goes from Forrest Hill Road/Greville Reserve station near East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road in Sunnynook to Constellation Station To Takapuna Via Forrest Hill Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Constellation Station To Takapuna Via Forrest Hill Rd station near Auckland Central in Auckland Central West.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central by bus?

    The total travel time between East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road in Sunnynook and Auckland Central in Auckland Central West by bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to get to Auckland Central?

    Get on the 871 bus from the Forrest Hill Road/Greville Reserve stop near East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road in Sunnynook.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road and Auckland Central?

    Get off the bus at the Constellation Station To Takapuna Via Forrest Hill Rd stop, which is closest to Auckland Central in Auckland Central West.

  • How much is the bus fare from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central?

    The ride from East Coast Road/Forrest Hill Road to Auckland Central costs NZ$4.00.