How to get from Franklin Avenue to Helensville by bus and train?

From Franklin Avenue to Helensville by bus and train

To get from Franklin Avenue to Helensville you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the STH train from Papatoetoe Train Station station to Waitemata Train Station 4 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 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is NZ$10.70. The bus and train schedule from Franklin Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Helensville on the Moovit app.

155minNZ$10.70
Walk to train station
Train - STHSTH
Bus - NX1NX1
Bus - 128128
Walk to Helensville
Leaves from Papatoetoe Train Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Papatoetoe Train Station
    1.48 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - STHSTH
    Wait for train
    STH
    Manukau 1 To Brit 4 Via Newmarket 1
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waitemata Train Station 4
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop A Lower Albert
    400 m • 6 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
    41 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

Alternative route from Franklin Avenue to Helensville by bus and train via STH, WX1 and 125

To get from Franklin Avenue to Helensville you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the STH train from Papatoetoe Train Station station to Waitemata Train Station 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WX1 bus and finally take the 125 bus from Tawhia Drive/Rotu Drive station to Rimu Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is NZ$9.60. The bus and train schedule from Franklin Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Helensville on the Moovit app.

153minNZ$9.60
Walk to train station
Train - STHSTH
Bus - WX1WX1
Bus - 125125
Walk to Helensville
Leaves from Papatoetoe Train Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Papatoetoe Train Station
    1.48 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - STHSTH
    Wait for train
    STH
    Manukau 2 To Brit 4 Via Newmarket 1
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waitemata Train Station 4
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop D Lower Albert
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - WX1WX1
    Wait for bus
    WX1
    City Centre To Northwest Via Motorway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tawhia Drive/Rotu Drive
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Westgate To Helensville Via Kumeu
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rimu Street
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Helensville
    Walk to
    Helensville
    Karaka Street
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Franklin Avenue to Helensville

The distance between Franklin Avenue and Helensville is approximately 80.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Avenue to Helensville by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Helensville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Franklin Avenue to Helensville

To check the bus and train schedule from Franklin Avenue to Helensville using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Franklin Avenue) and destination (Helensville), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Franklin Avenue to Helensville by bus and train via STH, WX1 and 125

To get from Franklin Avenue to Helensville you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the STH train from Papatoetoe Train Station station to Waitemata Train Station 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WX1 bus and finally take the 125 bus from Tawhia Drive/Rotu Drive station to Rimu Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is NZ$9.60. The bus and train schedule from Franklin Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Helensville on the Moovit app.

153minNZ$9.60
Walk to train station
Train - STHSTH
Bus - WX1WX1
Bus - 125125
Walk to Helensville
Leaves from Papatoetoe Train Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Papatoetoe Train Station
    1.48 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - STHSTH
    Wait for train
    STH
    Manukau 2 To Brit 4 Via Newmarket 1
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waitemata Train Station 4
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop D Lower Albert
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - WX1WX1
    Wait for bus
    WX1
    City Centre To Northwest Via Motorway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tawhia Drive/Rotu Drive
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Westgate To Helensville Via Kumeu
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rimu Street
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Helensville
    Walk to
    Helensville
    Karaka Street
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Franklin Avenue to Helensville?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Train line STH, Bus line NX1, Bus line 128.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Franklin Avenue to Helensville?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Train line STH, Bus line WX1, Bus line 125.

  • Is there a direct train between Franklin Avenue and Helensville?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Franklin Avenue to Helensville?

    The STH train line goes from Papatoetoe Train Station station near Franklin Avenue in Mangere East to Manukau 1 To Brit 4 Via Newmarket 1 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Manukau 1 To Brit 4 Via Newmarket 1 station near Helensville.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin Avenue to Helensville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Franklin Avenue and Helensville by train and bus is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Franklin Avenue to get to Helensville?

    Get on the STH train from the Papatoetoe Train Station station near Franklin Avenue in Mangere East.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Franklin Avenue and Helensville?

    Get off the train at the Manukau 1 To Brit 4 Via Newmarket 1 stop, which is closest to Helensville.

  • How much is the train fare from Franklin Avenue to Helensville?

    The ride from Franklin Avenue to Helensville costs NZ$10.70.

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