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 25L bus from Dominion Road/Richardson Road station to Stop A Maungawhau 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 120 min. The ride fare is NZ$8.50. 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.

120minNZ$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 25L25L
Train - S-CS-C
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Dominion Road/Richardson Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dominion Road/Richardson Road
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 25L25L
    Wait for bus
    25L
    Lynfield To City Centre Via Dominion Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop A Maungawhau Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grafton Train Station 2
    900 m • 12 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
    46 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 Playfair Road to Karaka

The distance between Playfair Road, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 45.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 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 timetable from Playfair Road to Karaka

To check the bus and train timetable 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 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 Playfair Road to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 25L, Train line S-C, 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 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Playfair Road to Karaka?

    The 25L bus line goes from Dominion Road/Richardson Road station near Playfair Road in Lynfield North to Stop A Maungawhau Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Stop A Maungawhau 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 120 min.

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

    Get on the 25L bus from the Dominion Road/Richardson 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 Stop A Maungawhau Station, 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$8.50.

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