How to get from Playfair Road to Karaka by bus and train?

From Playfair Road to Karaka by bus and train

To get from Playfair Road to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 66 bus from Mount Albert Road/Dominion Road station to Penrose Station/Great South Road 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 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is NZ$6.66. The bus and train schedule from Playfair Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

117minNZ$6.66
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Train - STHSTH
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Mount Albert Road/Dominion Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mount Albert Road/Dominion Road
    1.91 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Pt Chevalier Beach To Sylvia Park Via Mt Albert Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Penrose Station/Great South Road
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Penrose Train Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - STHSTH
    Wait for train
    STH
    Brit 4 To Pukekohe 3 Via Nkt 4, Ohu 3, Papakura 1
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Papakura Train Station
    34 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 Playfair Road to Karaka

The distance between Playfair Road, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 39.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Playfair Road 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 schedule from Playfair Road to Karaka

To check the bus and train schedule from Playfair Road to Karaka using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Playfair Road) 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Playfair Road to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 66, Train line STH, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct bus between Playfair Road and Karaka?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Playfair Road to Karaka?

    The 66 bus line goes from Mount Albert Road/Dominion Road station near Playfair Road in Lynfield North to Penrose Station/Great South Road station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Penrose Station/Great South Road station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Playfair Road to Karaka by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Playfair Road in Lynfield North and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Playfair Road to get to Karaka?

    Get on the 66 bus from the Mount Albert Road/Dominion Road stop near Playfair Road in Lynfield North.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Playfair Road and Karaka?

    Get off the bus at the Penrose Station/Great South Road stop, which is closest to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Playfair Road to Karaka?

    The ride from Playfair Road to Karaka costs NZ$6.66.

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