From Sydenham to The Palms the trip by public transport takes about 38 min, on line 44, 1, 7, with no transfers, plus about 13 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 44 towards Dallington: board at Milton St near Antrim St, alight at Shirley Rd near Quinns Rd — 34 stops, 29 min ride.
- Line 1 towards Rangiora (Ashley St): board at Sydenham Shops, alight at Bus Interchange (Platform D) — 4 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line 7 towards Queenspark: board at Bus Interchange (Platform D), alight at Shirley Rd near Quinns Rd — 15 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line 8 towards Christchurch International Airport: board at Brougham St near Albemarle St, alight at Bus Interchange (Platform D) — 5 stops, 6 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Sydenham
An inner-south suburb on Colombo Street, with shops, cafés and creative spaces.
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 Sydenham to The Palms?
A typical trip takes about 38 minutes, of which roughly 13 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Sydenham to The Palms?
There is a direct connection — line 44, no transfers.
