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Christchurch Zone 1
Which services apply?
The services listed below all fall under the Christchurch Zone 1 fare structure. Please note, airport services are structured differently and prices are available below:
| No. | Route |
|---|---|
| O | Orbiter |
| M | Metrostar |
| *3 | Airport/Sumner via Avonhead |
| 5 | Hornby/Southshore |
| 7 | Halswell/Queenspark |
| 8 | Casebrook/Hoon Hay |
| 9 | Wairakei |
| *10 | Airport/Cashmere |
| 11 | Styx Mill/Westmorland |
| 12 | Northwood/Murray Aynsley |
| 14 | Harewood/Dyers Pass |
| 15 | Bishopdale/Beckenham |
| 16 | Belfast |
| 18 | St Albans/Huntsbury |
| 20 | Burnside/Barrington |
| No. | Route |
|---|---|
| 21 | Ilam/Mt Pleasant |
| 22 | Redwood/Spreydon |
| 23 | Hyde Park/Woolston |
| 28 | Lyttelton and Rapaki |
| *29 | Airport/City via Fendalton |
| 35 | Riccarton/Heathcote |
| 40 | Wainoni |
| 45 | North Shore |
| 46 | Marshland |
| 51 | Tower Junction/Aranui |
| 60 | Parklands |
| 77 | Kennedys Bush |
| 83 | Hei Hei/Burwood |
| 84 | Russley/Avondale |
| 740 | Governors Bay |
*Higher cash fares to and from the Airport apply
How much does it cost?
| Method | Fare type | Adult | Child* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash fare | Single Trip | $3.20 | $1.60 | Includes one free transfer within 2 hours |
| Metrocard | Single Trip | $2.30 | $1.15 | Includes unlimited free transfers for the first 2 hours |
| All-Day Travel | $4.60 | $2.30 | Maximum you pay per day for as many trips as you like | |
| Weekly Travel | $23.00 | $11.50 | Use your Metrocard Monday to Friday - All-Day Travel - and your weekend travel is free |
* Fares for young people: Young people under the age of 18 may travel at a reduced rate upon proof of age and identity.
Please note:
- Young people under the age of 5 travel free when accompanied by a fare-paying passenger
- Young people under the age of 18 pay approximately half-price for fares upon presentation of a CanDo Card, passport or driver licence. If child passengers can't show this, they may have to pay a full adult fare.
Outer Zones (2 & 3)
Which services apply?
The outer zones include all Metro services that travel beyond the Christchurch city zone boundary.
These services include:
- Selwyn Star (including Lincoln, Springston, Rolleston & Burnham)
- Northern Star (including Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Waikuku and Woodend)
- Airport
- Kainga
- Diamond Harbour Ferry
How much does it cost?
| Metrocard | Cash | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Routes | Travel destination | Adult | Child | Adult | Child |
| Selwyn Star Services | 81 Lincoln, 88 Rolleston and 820 Burnham to Lincoln via Rolleston | Travel within Christchurch city zone (including Prebbleton and Templeton) | $2.30 | $1.15 | $3.20 | $1.60 |
| Travel within South West zone (including Lincoln, Springston, Rolleston and Burnham) | $2.30 | $1.15 | $3.20 | $1.60 | ||
| Travel between South West and Christchurch city zones | $3.30 | $1.65 | $4.40 | $2.20 | ||
| Northern Star Services | 90 Rangiora, 92 Rangiora (via Woodend and Waikuku), 912 Woodend Shuttle and 913 Woodend Shuttle (via Waikuku) | Travel within Christchurch city zone (out to Bridgend) | $2.30 | $1.15 | $3.60 | $1.60 |
| City to Kaiapoi | $3.30 | $1.65 | $4.40 | $2.20 | ||
| Kaiapoi to Rangiora, Woodend or Waikuku | $3.30 | $1.65 | $4.40 | $2.20 | ||
| City to Rangiora, Woodend or Waikuku | $4.20 | $2.10 | $5.60 | $2.80 | ||
| Travel between Rangiora, Woodend or Waikuku | $2.30 | $1.15 | $3.20 | $1.60 | ||
| Airport Services | 3 Airport - Sumner via Avonhead, 10 Airport - Cashmere and 29 Airport | Travel within Christchurch city zone (out to Russley Road) | $2.30 | $1.15 | $3.20 | $1.60 |
| City to Airport (beyond Russley Road) | $2.30 | $1.15 | $7.50 | $4.50 | ||
| Kainga Service | 480 Kainga | Travel within Christchurch city zone (out to Bridgend) | $2.30 | $1.15 | $3.20 | $1.60 |
| City to Kaiapoi (over Waimakariri River) | $3.30 | $1.65 | $4.40 | $2.20 | ||
| Ferry Service | Diamond Harbour Ferry | Lyttelton to Diamond Harbour | $4.20 | $2.10 | $5.60 | $2.80 |
Fares for SuperGold holders: Travel in Zone 2-3 is free upon presentation of SuperGold card for all off-peak travel between 9 am and 3 pm and after 6.30 pm to end of service on weekdays and all-day weekends and public holidays.
How do you buy tickets?
For Cash fares, pay your driver as you board the bus.
For Metrocard, your fare is automatically deducted when you board the bus.
Please note: For cash fares, there are no free transfers when travelling between zones. One free transfer within 2 hours for travel within one zone. Metrocards offer unlimited free transfers within the zone purchased for the first 2 hours**. Furthermore, Metrocard offers unlimited all-day travel after two fares purchased (for the same zone).
For more information about metrocards see our metrocard information page or call us on 366 88 55.
**To benefit from free transfers with Metrocard, you must specify the full zonal distance you require on your first trip.
Standard fares apply on public holidays.
For Metrocard, your fare is automatically deducted when you board the bus.
Please note: For cash fares, there are no free transfers when travelling between zones. One free transfer within 2 hours for travel within one zone. Metrocards offer unlimited free transfers within the zone purchased for the first 2 hours**. Furthermore, Metrocard offers unlimited all-day travel after two fares purchased (for the same zone).
For more information about metrocards see our metrocard information page or call us on 366 88 55.
**To benefit from free transfers with Metrocard, you must specify the full zonal distance you require on your first trip.
Standard fares apply on public holidays.
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