Nelson Hospital → Richmond: about 25 min, on line 6, 5, 1, with no transfers, plus about 7 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 6 towards Wakefield Village Hall Whitby Way: board at Nelson Hospital Interchange Southbound, alight at Richmond Interchange Westbound — 2 stops, 18 min ride.
- Line 5 towards Motueka Library Wallace Street: board at Nelson Hospital Interchange Southbound, alight at Queen Street Opposite Noel Leeming — 3 stops, 18 min ride.
- Line 1 towards Berryfield Drive Central Park: board at Nelson Hospital Interchange Southbound, alight at Richmond Interchange Westbound — 21 stops, 25 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Nelson Hospital
The region's main public hospital, with its own bus interchange.
Richmond
The main town of Tasman District, with Richmond Mall and Queen Street's shops.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Nelson Hospital to Richmond?
A typical trip takes about 25 minutes, of which roughly 7 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Nelson Hospital to Richmond?
There is a direct connection — line 6, 5, 1, no transfers.
From Nelson Hospital onward
