Bus - 81

81 Line

Lincoln/City direct

Metro Christchurch

Metro Christchurch 81 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 81 bus (City & Ara Institute) has 19 stops departing from Lincoln University and ending at Ara Institute.

Choose any of the 81 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: City & Ara Institute (19 stops)

  • Lincoln University

  • Gerald St Near Springs Rd

  • Gerald St Near Murray Pl

  • Gerald St Near West Belt

  • Gerald St Near Kildare Tce

  • James St Near Boundary Rd

  • Birchs Rd Near Grangewood Dr

  • Birchs Rd Near Barton Fields Dr

  • Birchs Rd Near Robinsons Rd

  • Birchs Rd Near Hamptons Rd

  • Birchs Rd Near Glenwood Dr

  • Springs Rd Near Birchs Rd

  • Prebbleton

  • Springs Rd Near Blakes Rd

  • Springs Rd Near Marshs Rd

  • Hagley Ave Near Selwyn St

  • Christchurch Hospital Main Stop Eb

  • Bus Interchange (Platform A)

  • Ara Institute

81 FAQ

  • What time does the 81 bus start operating?

    Services on the 81 bus start at 07:05 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 81 bus stop working?

    Services on the 81 bus stop at 07:25 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 81 bus arrive?

    When does the Lincoln/City direct bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Lincoln/City direct bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a 81 bus stop near me?

    to view the nearest 81 bus stop.

Metro Christchurch 81 bus Route Map - City & Ara Institute

PDF Version: 81 timetable, stops and map

81 Bus Schedule

81 bus route operates on weekdays. Regular schedule hours: 07:05-07:25

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon07:05-07:2520
Tue07:05-07:2520
Wed07:05-07:2520
Thu07:05-07:2520
Fri07:05-07:2520
SatNot OperationalNot Operational
SunNot OperationalNot Operational
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81 line bus fare

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81 (Metro Christchurch)

The first stop of the 81 bus route is Lincoln University and the last stop is Ara Institute. 81 (City & Ara Institute) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 81 has 19 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 minutes.

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