Plan about 36 min for the trip from Taranaki Base Hospital to Merrilands, on line 101, 3, 8, with no transfers, and about 22 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 101 towards Hawera Water Tower: board at Taranaki Base Hospital - David St entrance, alight at Coronation Ave (near 211) Coronation shops — 8 stops, 17 min ride.
- Line 3 towards Ariki Street Bus Hub: board at Taranaki Base Hospital – Main entrance, alight at Ariki Street Bus Hub — 6 stops, 10 min ride.
- Line 8 towards Ariki Street Bus Hub: board at Bay E - Ariki Street, alight at Mangorei Road (near 221) — 8 stops, 9 min ride.
- Line 7 towards Ariki Street Bus Hub: board at Bay E - Ariki Street, alight at Heta Road (near 228A) — 9 stops, 9 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Taranaki Base Hospital
The region's main public hospital, on David Street in Westown.
Merrilands
A residential suburb south-east of the centre, with a small shopping centre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Taranaki Base Hospital to Merrilands?
A typical trip takes about 36 minutes, of which roughly 22 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Taranaki Base Hospital to Merrilands?
There is a direct connection — line 101, no transfers.
From Taranaki Base Hospital onward
