How to get from Franklin Avenue to Karaka by bus?

From Franklin Avenue to Karaka by bus

To get from Franklin Avenue to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 31 bus from Franklin Avenue station to Saint Johns Church station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus 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 18 min. The ride fare is NZ$5.40. The bus schedule from Franklin Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

78minNZ$5.40
Bus - 3131
Bus - 3333
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Franklin Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Franklin Avenue
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mangere Town Centre To Botany Town Centre Via Otara
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint Johns Church
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Otahuhu Station To Papakura Interchange Via Great South Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Papakura Station
    41 min
  • 6
    Bus - 379379
    Wait for bus
    379
    Papakura To Clarks Beach
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fortland Park
    14 min
  • 8
    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 Franklin Avenue to Karaka

The distance between Franklin Avenue, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 27.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Avenue to Karaka by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Whangapouri Creek – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Franklin Avenue to Karaka

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line 33, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct bus between Franklin Avenue and Karaka?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franklin Avenue to Karaka?

    The 31 bus line goes from Saint Johns Church station near Franklin Avenue in Mangere East to Papakura Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Papakura Station station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin Avenue to Karaka by bus?

    The total travel time between Franklin Avenue in Mangere East and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Franklin Avenue to get to Karaka?

    Get on the 31 bus from the Saint Johns Church stop near Franklin Avenue in Mangere East.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Franklin Avenue and Karaka?

    Get off the bus at the Papakura Station stop, which is closest to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How much is the bus fare from Franklin Avenue to Karaka?

    The ride from Franklin Avenue to Karaka costs NZ$5.40.

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