Plan about 72 min for the trip from New Brighton to Christchurch Airport, on line 5, 29, 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 5 towards The Hub Hornby: board at New Brighton (Oram Ave), alight at Bus Interchange (Platform C) — 27 stops, 26 min ride.
- Line 29 towards Christchurch International Airport: board at Bus Interchange (Platform C), alight at Christchurch International Airport — 25 stops, 30 min ride.
- Line 8 towards Christchurch International Airport: board at Bus Interchange (Platform D), alight at Christchurch International Airport — 31 stops, 37 min ride.
- Line 3 towards Christchurch International Airport: board at Bus Interchange (Platform C), alight at Christchurch International Airport — 33 stops, 45 min ride.
About the origin and destination
New Brighton
A beach suburb with a long pier, a library on the sand and the He Puna Taimoana hot pools.
Christchurch Airport
The South Island's main airport, linked to the city by Metro buses.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from New Brighton to Christchurch Airport?
A typical trip takes about 72 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 New Brighton to Christchurch Airport?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 5 + 29, with 1 transfers.
