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How to get from Western Springs Park & Motat to Karaka by bus and train?

From Western Springs Park & Motat to Karaka by bus and train

To get from Western Springs Park & Motat to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 11W bus from Western Springs Park station to Stop G Te Waihorotiu Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S-C 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 43 min. The ride fare is NZ$8.50. The bus and train schedule from Western Springs Park & Motat may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

103minNZ$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11W11W
Train - S-CS-C
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Western Springs Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Springs Park
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11W11W
    Wait for bus
    11W
    Northwest To City Centre Via Waimumu Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop G Te Waihorotiu Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - S-CS-C
    Wait for train
    S-C
    Newmarket 2 Anti Clockwise To Pukekohe 3 Via Nkt 4, Ppk 1
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Papakura Train Station
    53 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
    16 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 Western Springs Park & Motat to Karaka

The distance between Western Springs Park & Motat, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 45.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western Springs Park & Motat 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 timetable from Western Springs Park & Motat to Karaka

To check the bus and train timetable from Western Springs Park & Motat to Karaka using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western Springs Park & Motat) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western Springs Park & Motat to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 11W, Train line S-C, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western Springs Park & Motat and Karaka?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western Springs Park & Motat to Karaka?

    The 11W bus line goes from Western Springs Park station near Western Springs Park & Motat in Point Chevalier East to Stop G Te Waihorotiu Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Stop G Te Waihorotiu Station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western Springs Park & Motat to Karaka by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Western Springs Park & Motat in Point Chevalier East and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by bus and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western Springs Park & Motat to get to Karaka?

    Get on the 11W bus from the Western Springs Park stop near Western Springs Park & Motat in Point Chevalier East.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western Springs Park & Motat and Karaka?

    Get off the bus at the Stop G Te Waihorotiu Station, which is closest to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Western Springs Park & Motat to Karaka?

    The ride from Western Springs Park & Motat to Karaka costs NZ$8.50.