How to get from Birkenhead Square to Karaka by bus and train?

Birkenhead Square to Karaka - Bus Timetable

The 97R bus from Birkenhead Square to Karaka runs from 05:39 to 23:22, with departures every 10-35 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 59 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Birkenhead Square to Karaka by bus and train

To get from Birkenhead Square to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 97R bus from Birkenhead Square station to Stop B Lower Albert station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S-C train and finally take the 379 bus from Papakura Station station to Fortland Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is NZ$8.64. The bus and train schedule from Birkenhead Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

119minNZ$8.64
Walk to bus station
Bus - 97R97R
Train - S-CS-C
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Birkenhead Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Birkenhead Square
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 97R97R
    Wait for bus
    97R
    Beach Haven To Britomart (Lower Albert St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop B Lower Albert
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waitemata Train Station 4
    410 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - S-CS-C
    Wait for train
    S-C
    Newmarket 2 Anti Clockwise To Pukekohe 4 Via Nkt 4, Ppk 1
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Papakura Train Station
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Papakura Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 379379
    Wait for bus
    379
    Papakura To Clarks Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fortland Park
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Karaka
    Walk to
    Karaka
    Linwood Road
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Birkenhead Square to Karaka

The distance between Birkenhead Square, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 50.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Birkenhead Square to Karaka by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Whangapouri Creek – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Birkenhead Square to Karaka

To check the bus and train timetable from Birkenhead Square to Karaka using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Birkenhead Square) and destination (Karaka), 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead Square to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 97R, Train line S-C, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead Square and Karaka?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Birkenhead Square to Karaka?

    The 97R bus line goes from Birkenhead Square station near Birkenhead Square in Chelsea to Stop B Lower Albert station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Stop B Lower Albert station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Birkenhead Square to Karaka by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Birkenhead Square in Chelsea and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by bus and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Birkenhead Square to get to Karaka?

    Get on the 97R bus from the Birkenhead Square stop near Birkenhead Square in Chelsea.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Birkenhead Square and Karaka?

    Get off the bus at the Stop B Lower Albert stop, which is closest to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Birkenhead Square to Karaka?

    The ride from Birkenhead Square to Karaka costs NZ$8.64.

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