Plan about 56 min for the trip from Sumner to The Palms, on line 3, 140, Oa, with 2 transfers, and about 10 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 3 towards Christchurch International Airport: board at Nayland St near Head St, alight at Ferry Rd near Phillipstown Cts — 31 stops, 24 min ride.
- Line 140 towards Mt Pleasant Terminus: board at Ferry Rd near Phillipstown Cts, alight at Eastgate Mall (Buckleys Rd) — 6 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line Oa towards Waimairi Rd near Greers Rd: board at Eastgate Mall (Buckleys Rd), alight at The Palms (Shirley Rd) — 16 stops, 12 min ride.
- Line 60 towards Southshore: board at Bus Interchange (Platform A), alight at North Parade — 14 stops, 15 min ride.
- Line 7 towards Queenspark: board at Bus Interchange (Platform D), alight at Shirley Rd near Quinns Rd — 15 stops, 14 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Sumner
A seaside village at the foot of the Port Hills, with a surf beach and Cave Rock.
The Palms
A shopping centre in Shirley, at the corner of Marshland and New Brighton roads.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Sumner to The Palms?
A typical trip takes about 56 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 Sumner to The Palms?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 3 + 140 + Oa, with 2 transfers.
