How to get from John Downs Drive to Helensville by bus?

From John Downs Drive to Helensville by bus

To get from John Downs Drive to Helensville you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 878 bus from John Downs Drive station to Stop D Constellation station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 125 bus from Stop A Westgate station to Rimu Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is NZ$6.66. The bus schedule from John Downs Drive may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Helensville on the Moovit app.

129minNZ$6.66
Walk to bus station
Bus - 878878
Bus - 1212
Bus - 125125
Walk to Helensville
Leaves from John Downs Drive

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    John Downs Drive
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 878878
    Wait for bus
    878
    Browns Bay To Constellation Station Via And East Coast Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop D Constellation
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Constellation Station To Henderson
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop C Westgate
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop A Westgate
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Westgate To Helensville Via Kumeu
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rimu Street
    49 min
  • 9
    Walk to Helensville
    Walk to
    Helensville
    Karaka Street
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from John Downs Drive to Helensville by bus via 878, NX1 and 128

To get from John Downs Drive to Helensville you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 878 bus from John Downs Drive station to Stop D Constellation station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NX1 bus and finally take the 128 bus from Stop B Hibiscus Coast station to Helensville School station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is NZ$5.40. The bus schedule from John Downs Drive may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Helensville on the Moovit app.

93minNZ$5.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 878878
Bus - NX1NX1
Bus - 128128
Walk to Helensville
Leaves from John Downs Drive

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    John Downs Drive
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 878878
    Wait for bus
    878
    Browns Bay To Constellation Station Via And East Coast Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop D Constellation
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop B Constellation
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - NX1NX1
    Wait for bus
    NX1
    Britomart (Lower Albert St) To Hibiscus Coast Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop A Hibiscus Coast
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop B Hibiscus Coast
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 128128
    Wait for bus
    128
    Hibiscus Coast Station To Helensville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Helensville School
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Helensville
    Walk to
    Helensville
    Karaka Street
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from John Downs Drive to Helensville

The distance between John Downs Drive and Helensville is approximately 57.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from John Downs Drive to Helensville by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Helensville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from John Downs Drive to Helensville

To check the bus schedule from John Downs Drive to Helensville using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (John Downs Drive) and destination (Helensville), 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 John Downs Drive to Helensville by bus via 878, NX1 and 128

To get from John Downs Drive to Helensville you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 878 bus from John Downs Drive station to Stop D Constellation station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NX1 bus and finally take the 128 bus from Stop B Hibiscus Coast station to Helensville School station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is NZ$5.40. The bus schedule from John Downs Drive may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Helensville on the Moovit app.

93minNZ$5.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 878878
Bus - NX1NX1
Bus - 128128
Walk to Helensville
Leaves from John Downs Drive

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    John Downs Drive
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 878878
    Wait for bus
    878
    Browns Bay To Constellation Station Via And East Coast Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop D Constellation
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop B Constellation
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - NX1NX1
    Wait for bus
    NX1
    Britomart (Lower Albert St) To Hibiscus Coast Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop A Hibiscus Coast
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop B Hibiscus Coast
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 128128
    Wait for bus
    128
    Hibiscus Coast Station To Helensville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Helensville School
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Helensville
    Walk to
    Helensville
    Karaka Street
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from John Downs Drive to Helensville?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 878, Bus line 12, Bus line 125.

  • What is the alternative route to get from John Downs Drive to Helensville?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 878, Bus line NX1, Bus line 128.

  • Is there a direct bus between John Downs Drive and Helensville?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from John Downs Drive to Helensville?

    The 878 bus line goes from John Downs Drive station near John Downs Drive in Northcross to Browns Bay To Constellation Station Via And East Coast Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Browns Bay To Constellation Station Via And East Coast Rd station near Helensville.

  • How long does it take to travel from John Downs Drive to Helensville by bus?

    The total travel time between John Downs Drive and Helensville by bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near John Downs Drive to get to Helensville?

    Get on the 878 bus from the John Downs Drive stop near John Downs Drive in Northcross.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between John Downs Drive and Helensville?

    Get off the bus at the Browns Bay To Constellation Station Via And East Coast Rd stop, which is closest to Helensville.

  • How much is the bus fare from John Downs Drive to Helensville?

    The ride from John Downs Drive to Helensville costs NZ$6.66.

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