Bus - 85

85 Line

Rolleston/City direct

Metro Christchurch

Metro Christchurch 85 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 85 bus (City & Ara Institute) has 9 stops departing from Faringdon (Blvd) and ending at Madras St Terminus.

Choose any of the 85 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: City & Ara Institute (9 stops)

  • Faringdon (Blvd)

  • Dynes Rd Near Faringdon Blvd

  • Rolleston College

  • Tennyson St Near Michelangelo Dr

  • Tennyson St Near Moore St

  • Rolleston (Kidman St)

  • Christchurch Hospital Main Stop Eb

  • Bus Interchange (Platform A)

  • Madras St Terminus

85 FAQ

  • What time does the 85 bus start operating?

    Services on the 85 bus start at 06:35 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 85 bus stop working?

    Services on the 85 bus stop at 07:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 85 bus arrive?

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

  • Is there a 85 bus stop near me?

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Metro Christchurch 85 bus Route Map - City & Ara Institute

PDF Version: 85 timetable, stops and map

85 Bus Schedule

85 bus route operates on weekdays. Regular schedule hours: 06:35-07:30

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon06:35-07:3025-29
Tue06:35-07:3025-29
Wed06:35-07:3025-29
Thu06:35-07:3025-29
Fri06:35-07:3025-29
SatNot OperationalNot Operational
SunNot OperationalNot Operational
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85 line bus fare

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85 (Metro Christchurch)

The first stop of the 85 bus route is Faringdon (Blvd) and the last stop is Madras St Terminus. 85 (City & Ara Institute) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 85 has 9 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 minutes.

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