Plan about 37 min for the trip from Merrilands to Taranaki Base Hospital, on line 7, 3, 4, with 1 transfer, and about 8 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 7 towards Ariki Street Bus Hub: board at Cumberland Street (near 76), alight at Ariki Street Bus Hub — 20 stops, 19 min ride.
- Line 3 towards Ariki Street Bus Hub: board at Bay B - Ariki Street, alight at Taranaki Base Hospital – Main entrance — 6 stops, 7 min ride.
- Line 4 towards Ariki Street Bus Hub: board at Bay B - Ariki Street, alight at Tukapa Street (near 83) — 6 stops, 4 min ride.
- Line 8 towards Ariki Street Bus Hub: board at Mangorei Road (near 169), alight at St Aubyn St (Centre City) — 22 stops, 20 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Merrilands
A residential suburb south-east of the centre, with a small shopping centre.
Taranaki Base Hospital
The region's main public hospital, on David Street in Westown.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Merrilands to Taranaki Base Hospital?
A typical trip takes about 37 minutes, of which roughly 8 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Merrilands to Taranaki Base Hospital?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 7 + 3, with 1 transfers.
