Plan about 60 min for the trip from Christchurch Airport to New Brighton, on line 29, 5, 8, with 1 transfer, and about 5 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 29 towards Bus Interchange (Platform C): board at Christchurch International Airport, alight at Manchester St Super Stop — 25 stops, 26 min ride.
- Line 5 towards New Brighton (Oram Ave): board at Manchester St Super Stop, alight at New Brighton (Beresford St) — 25 stops, 26 min ride.
- Line 8 towards Lyttelton Wharf: board at Christchurch International Airport, alight at Hereford St near Colombo St — 33 stops, 27 min ride.
- Line 3 towards Sumner: board at Christchurch International Airport, alight at Riccarton Rd near Field Tce — 20 stops, 19 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Christchurch Airport
The South Island's main airport, linked to the city by Metro buses.
New Brighton
A beach suburb with a long pier, a library on the sand and the He Puna Taimoana hot pools.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Christchurch Airport to New Brighton?
A typical trip takes about 60 minutes, of which roughly 5 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Christchurch Airport to New Brighton?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 29 + 5, with 1 transfers.
From Christchurch Airport onward
