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

From Franklin Avenue to Karaka by bus and train

To get from Franklin Avenue to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 31 bus from Franklin Avenue station to Station Road/Papatoetoe Station 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 3 min. The ride fare is NZ$6.00. The bus and train schedule from Franklin Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

63minNZ$6.00
Bus - 3131
Train - S-CS-C
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
    Station Road/Papatoetoe Station
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Papatoetoe Train Station
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - S-CS-C
    Wait for train
    S-C
    Newmarket 2 Anti Clockwise To Pukekohe 3 Via Nkt 4, Ppk 1
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Papakura Train Station
    21 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
    16 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 Franklin Avenue to Karaka

The distance between Franklin Avenue, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 23.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Avenue 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 Franklin Avenue to Karaka

To check the bus and train 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 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 Franklin Avenue to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 31, Train line S-C, Bus line 379.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franklin Avenue to Karaka?

    The 31 bus line goes from Station Road/Papatoetoe Station near Franklin Avenue in Mangere East to Papatoetoe Train Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Papatoetoe Train Station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

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

    The total travel time between Franklin Avenue in Mangere East and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by bus and train is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the 31 bus from the Station Road/Papatoetoe Station 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 Papatoetoe Train Station, which is closest to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

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

    The ride from Franklin Avenue to Karaka costs NZ$6.00.

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