Public transport
Christchurch bus timetables, lines and map
Christchurch has 31 public transport lines and 2,083 stops, with 2,060 departures on a typical weekday. Lines by mode: Bus 30, Ferry 1. The stop served by the most lines is Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EB (11 lines).
- Lines
- 31
- Stops
- 2,083
- Service changes
- 0
Most used
Lines
- 1Rangiora (Ashley St)Princess Margaret Hospitalevery ~10 min
- 3Christchurch International AirportSumnerevery ~10 min
- 5The Hub HornbyNew Brighton (Oram Ave)every ~11 min
- 7QueensparkKnights Stream Schoolevery ~10 min
- 8Christchurch International AirportLyttelton Wharfevery ~15 min
- 27NorthwoodHuntsburyevery ~20 min
- 29Christchurch International AirportBus Interchange (Platform C)every ~30 min
- 44DallingtonSedgwick Way near Woodside Commonevery ~30 min
- 60Corsair Dr - The LandingSouthshoreevery ~30 min
- 80Lincoln UniversityQueenspark Dr near Inwoods Rdevery ~24 min
- 81Lincoln UniversityAra Instituteevery ~10 min
- 84Rolleston Dr near Rembrandt DrMadras St Terminusevery ~30 min
Stops in the centre
All stops- Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB11 lines357608081848586+2
- Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EB11 lines357608081848586+2
- Manchester St Super Stop10 lines157272944869192+1
- Bus Interchange (Platform C)9 lines3529608081848586
- St Asaph St near Montreal St9 lines357608081848586
- St Asaph St near Colombo St9 lines357608081848586
Airport and main stations
Buses on your phoneTimetables, stops and service changes at hand — with a notification when your line changes.
How to get to
All routes- Bus InterchangeCentral CityRiccartonMerivaleAddington
- Christchurch AirportSydenhamSt AlbansPapanuiFendalton
- Christchurch HospitalIlamLinwoodShirleyNew Brighton
- University of CanterburySumnerLytteltonCashmereHornby
- Ara Institute of CanterburyHalswellBurnsideWoolstonBelfast
- Westfield RiccartonCentral CityRiccartonMerivaleAddington
More on the site
- PlannerFastest door-to-door route, with transfers
- TicketsTicket types, prices and where to buy
- Night returnHow to get home after midnight
- AirportLines and routes from the airport to the city
- RoutesReady-made routes between neighbourhoods
- GuideLandmarks and how to reach them
- OperatorsLines and timetables by transport operator
- StatisticsNetwork in numbers: lines, stops, departures
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Buses brings together everything you need to ride public transport in Christchurch: timetables for every line by day and direction, stops with the lines that serve them, a route map, a journey planner and service changes as soon as the operator announces them.
We currently track 31 lines and 2,083 stops.
How many lines does Christchurch public transport have?
Christchurch public transport currently has 31 lines and 2083 stops. The full list of lines with timetables is on the Timetable page.
Is public transport in Christchurch free?
Tickets and fares for this city are listed on the “Fares” page.
How do I get from Christchurch Airport by public transport?
4 lines stop at or near Christchurch Airport: 3, 8, 29, 125. The Christchurch Airport page lists every line with its timetable.
Which stop in Christchurch has the most lines?
Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EB (stop 51824) is served by 11 lines, more than any other stop in Christchurch.