How to get from City West to Parkside by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from City West to Parkside in Adelaide, take the GLNELG light rail from City West station to Pirie St station. Next, take the 171 bus from Stop C3 King William St - East side station to Stop 3 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is A$2.40.

23minA$2.40
Light rail - GLNELG
GLNELG
Bus - 171
171
Leaves from City West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    City West
  • 2
    Light rail - GLNELGGLNELG
    Wait for light rail
    GLNELG
    Glenelg
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pirie St
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop C3 King William St - East side
    ID 16283
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    Mitcham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Stop 3 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side
    Ride to bus station
    Stop 3 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side
    ID 13763
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via BTANIC and 171

To get from City West to Parkside in Adelaide, take the BTANIC light rail from City West station to Art Gallery station. Next, take the 171 bus from Stop U1 North Tce - South side station to Stop 3 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is A$2.40.

25minA$2.40
Light rail - BTANIC
BTANIC
Bus - 171
171
Leaves from City West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    City West
  • 2
    Light rail - BTANICBTANIC
    Wait for light rail
    BTANIC
    Botanic Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Art Gallery
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop U1 North Tce - South side
    ID 13292
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    Mitcham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Stop 3 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side
    Ride to bus station
    Stop 3 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side
    ID 13763
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from City West to Parkside

The distance between City West, Adelaide and Parkside, Adelaide is approximately 4.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from City West to Parkside by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Adelaide – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to City West

City West is located at City West, Adelaide and the nearest public transport station is Stop X1 North Tce - South side.

Train stations close to City West:

  • Adelaide

Bus stations close to City West:

  • Stop X1 North Tce - South side
  • Stop 1 Montefiore Rd - East side
  • Stop C1 North Tce - North side

Public transport stations close to Parkside, Adelaide

Parkside is located at Parkside, Adelaide and the nearest public transport station is Stop 3 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side.

Bus stations close to Parkside:

  • Stop 3 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side
  • Stop 3 Glen Osmond Rd - South West side
  • Stop 5 Glen Osmond Rd - South side

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via BTANIC and 171

To get from City West to Parkside in Adelaide, take the BTANIC light rail from City West station to Art Gallery station. Next, take the 171 bus from Stop U1 North Tce - South side station to Stop 3 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is A$2.40.

25minA$2.40
Light rail - BTANIC
BTANIC
Bus - 171
171
Leaves from City West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    City West
  • 2
    Light rail - BTANICBTANIC
    Wait for light rail
    BTANIC
    Botanic Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Art Gallery
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop U1 North Tce - South side
    ID 13292
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    Mitcham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Stop 3 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side
    Ride to bus station
    Stop 3 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side
    ID 13763
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from City West to Parkside?

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Bus line GLNELG, Bus line 171.

  • What is the alternative route to get from City West to Parkside?

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Bus line BTANIC, Bus line 171.

  • Is there a direct light rail between City West and Parkside in Adelaide?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 23 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from City West to Parkside in Adelaide?

    The GLNELG light rail line goes from Glenelg station near City West to Pirie St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Pirie St station near Parkside in Adelaide

  • How long does it take to travel from City West to Parkside in Adelaide by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between City West and Parkside in Adelaide by light rail and bus is about 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near City West to get to Parkside in Adelaide?

    Get on the GLNELG light rail from the Glenelg station near City West in Adelaide.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between City West and Parkside in Adelaide?

    Get off the light rail at the Pirie St stop, which is closest to Parkside in Adelaide.

  • When is the last bus from City West to Parkside in Adelaide?

    The last bus from City West to Parkside in Adelaide is the Glen Osmond to City line. It leaves the Stop D1 Currie St - North side stop at 18:45.

  • How much is the light rail fare from City West to Parkside?

    The ride from City West to Parkside costs A$2.40.

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