How to get from Preston Road to Auckland Central by bus?

From Preston Road to Auckland Central by bus

To get from Preston Road to Auckland Central in Auckland Central West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 353 bus from Preston Road/Bairds Road station to Burswood Drive station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the 25L bus from Symonds Street/Karangahape Road station to Aotea Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is NZ$5.40. The bus schedule from Preston Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Auckland Central on the Moovit app.

71minNZ$5.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 353353
Bus - 7070
Bus - 25L25L
Walk to Auckland Central
Leaves from Preston Road/Bairds Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Road/Bairds Road
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    Manukau Bus Station To Botany Town Centre Via Preston Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burswood Drive
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burswood Drive
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Botany To Britomart Via Panmure
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Symonds Street/Karangahape Road
    44 min
  • 7
    Bus - 25L25L
    Wait for bus
    25L
    Lynfield To City Centre Via Dominion Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aotea Square
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Auckland Central
    Walk to
    Auckland Central
    Victoria Street West
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Preston Road to Auckland Central by bus via 353 and 70

To get from Preston Road to Auckland Central in Auckland Central West, take the 353 bus from Preston Road/Bairds Road station to Burswood Drive station. Next, take the 70 bus from Burswood Drive station to Stop E Auckland Universities station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is NZ$5.40. The bus schedule from Preston Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Auckland Central on the Moovit app.

74minNZ$5.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 353353
Bus - 7070
Walk to Auckland Central
Leaves from Preston Road/Bairds Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Road/Bairds Road
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    Manukau Bus Station To Botany Town Centre Via Preston Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burswood Drive
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burswood Drive
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Botany To Britomart Via Panmure
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop E Auckland Universities
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Auckland Central
    Walk to
    Auckland Central
    Victoria Street West
    760 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston Road to Auckland Central

The distance between Preston Road, Auckland Central West and Auckland Central, Auckland Central West is approximately 24.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston 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 Preston Road to Auckland Central

To check the bus schedule from Preston Road to Auckland Central using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Preston 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Preston Road to Auckland Central by bus via 353 and 70

To get from Preston Road to Auckland Central in Auckland Central West, take the 353 bus from Preston Road/Bairds Road station to Burswood Drive station. Next, take the 70 bus from Burswood Drive station to Stop E Auckland Universities station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is NZ$5.40. The bus schedule from Preston Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Auckland Central on the Moovit app.

74minNZ$5.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 353353
Bus - 7070
Walk to Auckland Central
Leaves from Preston Road/Bairds Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Road/Bairds Road
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    Manukau Bus Station To Botany Town Centre Via Preston Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burswood Drive
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burswood Drive
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Botany To Britomart Via Panmure
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop E Auckland Universities
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Auckland Central
    Walk to
    Auckland Central
    Victoria Street West
    760 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston Road to Auckland Central?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 353, Bus line 70, Bus line 25L.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston Road to Auckland Central?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 353, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Preston Road and Auckland Central?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Preston Road to Auckland Central?

    The 353 bus line goes from Preston Road/Bairds Road station near Preston Road in Otara South to Manukau Bus Station To Botany Town Centre Via Preston Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Manukau Bus Station To Botany Town Centre Via Preston Rd station near Auckland Central in Auckland Central West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston Road to Auckland Central by bus?

    The total travel time between Preston Road in Otara South and Auckland Central in Auckland Central West by bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Preston Road to get to Auckland Central?

    Get on the 353 bus from the Preston Road/Bairds Road stop near Preston Road in Otara South.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Preston Road and Auckland Central?

    Get off the bus at the Manukau Bus Station To Botany Town Centre Via Preston Rd stop, which is closest to Auckland Central in Auckland Central West.

  • How much is the bus fare from Preston Road to Auckland Central?

    The ride from Preston Road to Auckland Central costs NZ$5.40.

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