The fastest way from The Palms to Sumner takes about 50 min, on line 7, 3, 60, with 1 transfer; walking adds about 3 min.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 7 towards Knights Stream School: board at The Palms (Shirley Rd), alight at Bus Interchange (Platform B) — 14 stops, 17 min ride.
- Line 3 towards Sumner: board at Bus Interchange (Platform A), alight at Nayland St near Stoke St — 31 stops, 28 min ride.
- Line 60 towards Corsair Drive: board at The Palms (Marshland Rd mall side), alight at Bus Interchange (Platform C) — 17 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line Oc towards Eastgate Mall (Buckleys Rd): board at North Parade, alight at Eastgate Mall (Buckleys Rd) — 17 stops, 13 min ride.
About the origin and destination
The Palms
A shopping centre in Shirley, at the corner of Marshland and New Brighton roads.
Sumner
A seaside village at the foot of the Port Hills, with a surf beach and Cave Rock.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from The Palms to Sumner?
A typical trip takes about 50 minutes, of which roughly 3 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from The Palms to Sumner?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 7 + 3, with 1 transfers.
