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How to get from Castle Heights to Army Bay by bus, ferry and train?

From Castle Heights to Army Bay by bus, ferry and train

To get from Castle Heights to Army Bay you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 143 bus from Castle Heights station to Ranui Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E-W train and finally take the GULF ferry from Ferry Terminal - Downtown station to Ferry Terminal - Gulf Harbour station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is NZ$7.40. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Castle Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Army Bay on the Moovit app.

187minNZ$7.40
Bus - 143143
Train - E-WE-W
Ferry - GULFGULF
Walk to Army Bay
Leaves from Castle Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castle Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    Henderson To Ranui Via Sturges Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ranui Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ranui Train Station
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - E-WE-W
    Wait for train
    E-W
    Swanson 1 To Manukau 1 Via Waitemata 1
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waitemata Train Station 1
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Downtown
    700 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Ferry - GULFGULF
    Wait for ferry
    GULF
    Downtown To Gulf Harbour
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Gulf Harbour
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Army Bay
    Walk to
    Army Bay
    Pacific Parade
    3.98 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Castle Heights to Army Bay

The distance between Castle Heights and Army Bay is approximately 60.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castle Heights to Army Bay by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Army Bay – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train timetable from Castle Heights to Army Bay

To check the bus, ferry and train timetable from Castle Heights to Army Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Castle Heights) and destination (Army Bay), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry 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, ferry and train timetables.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Castle Heights to Army Bay?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 143, Train line E-W, Ferry line GULF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Castle Heights and Army Bay?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Castle Heights to Army Bay?

    The 143 bus line goes from Ranui Station near Castle Heights in Henderson West to Ranui Train Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Ranui Train Station near Army Bay.

  • How long does it take to travel from Castle Heights to Army Bay by bus, train and ferry?

    The total travel time between Castle Heights and Army Bay by bus, train and ferry is about 3 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Castle Heights to get to Army Bay?

    Get on the 143 bus from the Ranui Station near Castle Heights in Henderson West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Castle Heights and Army Bay?

    Get off the bus at the Ranui Train Station, which is closest to Army Bay.

  • How much is the total bus, train and ferry fare from Castle Heights to Army Bay?

    The ride from Castle Heights to Army Bay costs NZ$7.40.