Plan about 29 min for the trip from Merivale to Ara Institute of Canterbury, on line 1, 8, 95, with no transfers, and about 20 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 1 towards Princess Margaret Hospital: board at Papanui Rd near Rugby St, alight at Manchester St Super Stop — 9 stops, 8 min ride.
- Line 8 towards Lyttelton Wharf: board at Rossall St near Glandovey Rd, alight at Hereford St near Colombo St — 12 stops, 9 min ride.
- Line 95 towards Madras St near Southwark St: board at Merivale Mall, alight at Manchester St Super Stop — 10 stops, 9 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Merivale
An upmarket northern suburb with a boutique shopping mall and restaurants on Papanui Road.
Ara Institute of Canterbury
The polytechnic campus on Madras Street, on the edge of the central city.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Merivale to Ara Institute of Canterbury?
A typical trip takes about 29 minutes, of which roughly 20 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Merivale to Ara Institute of Canterbury?
There is a direct connection — line 1, 8, 95, no transfers.
