How to get from Ballarat Street to Karaka by bus and train?

From Ballarat Street to Karaka by bus and train

To get from Ballarat Street to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 70 bus from Ballarat Street station to Stop A Ellerslie 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 23 min. The ride fare is NZ$6.66. The bus and train schedule from Ballarat Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

83minNZ$6.66
Bus - 7070
Train - STHSTH
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Ballarat Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ballarat Street
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Botany To Britomart Via Panmure
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop A Ellerslie
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ellerslie Train Station
    120 m • 2 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
    36 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
    14 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 Ballarat Street to Karaka

The distance between Ballarat Street, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 32.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat Street 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 Ballarat Street to Karaka

To check the bus and train schedule from Ballarat Street to Karaka using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ballarat Street) 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 Ballarat Street to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 70, Train line STH, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ballarat Street and Karaka?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballarat Street to Karaka?

    The 70 bus line goes from Stop A Ellerslie station near Ballarat Street in Ferndale to Ellerslie Train Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ellerslie Train Station station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ballarat Street to Karaka by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ballarat Street in Ferndale and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by bus and train is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ballarat Street to get to Karaka?

    Get on the 70 bus from the Stop A Ellerslie stop near Ballarat Street in Ferndale.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ballarat Street and Karaka?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Ballarat Street to Karaka?

    The ride from Ballarat Street to Karaka costs NZ$6.66.

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