How to get from Swanson Road/Waitakere College to Karaka by bus and train?

From Swanson Road/Waitakere College to Karaka by bus and train

To get from Swanson Road/Waitakere College to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST train from Sturges Rd Train Station station to Newmarket Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the STH train and finally take the 379 bus from Papakura Station station to Fortland Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is NZ$10.66. The bus and train schedule from Swanson Road/Waitakere College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

140minNZ$10.66
Walk to train station
Train - WESTWEST
Train - STHSTH
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Sturges Rd Train Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sturges Rd Train Station
    940 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - WESTWEST
    Wait for train
    WEST
    Swanson 2 To Brit 2 Via Newmarket 2
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newmarket Train Station
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - STHSTH
    Wait for train
    STH
    Brit 4 To Pukekohe 3 Via Nkt 4, Ohu 3, Papakura 1; Dru Pae
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Papakura Train Station
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Papakura Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 379379
    Wait for bus
    379
    Papakura To Clarks Beach
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fortland Park
    15 min
  • 9
    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 Swanson Road/Waitakere College to Karaka

The distance between Swanson Road/Waitakere College, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 56.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swanson Road/Waitakere College 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 Swanson Road/Waitakere College to Karaka

To check the bus and train timetable from Swanson Road/Waitakere College to Karaka using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Swanson Road/Waitakere College) 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 Swanson Road/Waitakere College to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Train line WEST, Train line STH, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct train between Swanson Road/Waitakere College and Karaka?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swanson Road/Waitakere College to Karaka?

    The WEST train line goes from Sturges Rd Train Station near Swanson Road/Waitakere College in Sturges North to Newmarket Train Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Newmarket Train Station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swanson Road/Waitakere College to Karaka by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Swanson Road/Waitakere College in Sturges North and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by train and bus is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Swanson Road/Waitakere College to get to Karaka?

    Get on the WEST train from the Sturges Rd Train Station near Swanson Road/Waitakere College in Sturges North.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Swanson Road/Waitakere College and Karaka?

    Get off the train at the Newmarket Train Station, which is closest to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Swanson Road/Waitakere College to Karaka?

    The ride from Swanson Road/Waitakere College to Karaka costs NZ$10.66.

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