The fastest way from Courtenay Place to Thorndon takes about 14 min, on line 38x, 14, 84, with no transfers; walking adds about 4 min.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 38x towards Molesworth Street (near 95): board at Courtenay Place - Stop A, alight at Molesworth Street (near 95) — 10 stops, 10 min ride.
- Line 14 towards Wilton - Surrey Street: board at Courtenay Place - Stop A, alight at Molesworth Street - Cathedral — 9 stops, 11 min ride.
- Line 84 towards Eastbourne - Muritai Road (near 497): board at Courtenay Place - Stop A, alight at Molesworth Street (near 95) — 10 stops, 14 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Courtenay Place
The entertainment strip at the southern end of the Golden Mile, a major bus stop.
Thorndon
The historic suburb around Parliament, with wooden houses, the Botanic Garden and the railway station.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Courtenay Place to Thorndon?
A typical trip takes about 14 minutes, of which roughly 4 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Courtenay Place to Thorndon?
There is a direct connection — line 38x, 14, 84, no transfers.
From Courtenay Place onward