Getting from Papatoetoe to Smales Farm Station takes about 58 min by public transport, on line E-W, 933, NX1, with 2 transfers, with about 10 min on foot.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line E-W towards Swanson Train Station 1: board at Papatoetoe Train Station 1, alight at Waitemata Train Station 4 — 8 stops, 32 min ride.
- Line 933 towards Beach Haven Wharf: board at Stop A Queens Arcade, alight at Fanshawe Street/Victoria Park — 2 stops, 3 min ride.
- Line NX1 towards Stop C Albany Bus Station: board at Fanshawe Street/Victoria Park, alight at Stop B Smales Farm — 2 stops, 10 min ride.
- Line NX2 towards Stop C Albany Bus Station: board at Stop A Te Waihorotiu Station, alight at Stop B Smales Farm — 5 stops, 21 min ride.
- Line S-C towards Newmarket Train Station 2: board at Papatoetoe Train Station 1, alight at Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 — 10 stops, 32 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Papatoetoe
A South Auckland suburb with a historic town centre and a station on the Southern Line.
Smales Farm Station
A Northern Busway station next to Westlake Girls High School and the business park.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Papatoetoe to Smales Farm Station?
A typical trip takes about 58 minutes, of which roughly 10 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Papatoetoe to Smales Farm Station?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is E-W + 933 + NX1, with 2 transfers.