This trial service is for residents to commute to the city from Darfield, Kirwee and West Melton. Please note this service operates as an express service. The morning trip does not pick-up passengers after Russley Rd (drop-offs only) and the afternoon trip does not drop-off passengers before Russley Rd (pick-ups only).
Trial update: The trial of this service has been extended until the end of October 2019. Environment Canterbury will continue to closely monitor this service over the four-month period and will work with partners to consider long-term options should the service continue to be well-supported.
This service operates Monday - Friday, it does not operate on weekends or public holidays. There are also a number of fare zones relevant to this service so please check the fare zone guide below.
Download printable timetable and map
Monday - Friday
| To City |
AM |
| Darfield |
7.10am |
| Kirwee |
7.20am |
| West Melton |
7.30am |
| Westfield Riccarton |
8.00am |
| Bus Interchange |
8.12am |
| Manchester St Superstop |
8.15am |
| To Darfield |
PM |
Manchester St Superstop
|
4.42pm |
| Bus Interchange (Platform C) |
4.45pm |
| Westfield Riccarton |
5.00pm |
| West Melton |
5.30pm |
| Kirwee |
5.40pm |
| Darfield |
5.50pm |
Route maps and pick-up/drop-off locations
Bus stops for this service are marked on the maps below, if you and are unable to access the advertised stops to board this service please stand in a safe roadside location along the route, within the townships listed, and signal the driver.
This service drops-off in the mornings and picks-up in the afternoons at any bus stop along the route between Russley Rd and Manchester St Superstop. View the city route map.
Fare Zones
This service crosses several fare zones, please check below to see which fares will apply to you.
| Travel zones |
|
| Between Darfield and Kirwee |
Zone 2 |
| Between Darfield and West Melton |
Zone 3 |
| Between Darfield and City |
Zone 3 |
| Between Kirwee and West Melton |
Zone 2 |
| Between Kirwee and City |
Zone 3 |
| Between West Melton and City |
Zone 2 |
Transferring on Metro services
If you are travelling within zone 1 (Christchurch city) and are transferring on to the Darfield service, ask the driver at the start of your journey on your zone 1 bus to charge you the zone 2 - 3 fare. This is so you don’t get charged for two trips (a zone 1 fare on the first bus and then, once you hop onto the other bus, a zone 2 - 3 fare). When paying by cash you will receive one free transfer within two hours. When paying by Metrocard you will receive unlimited free transfers within two hours.
Fares
| Zone |
Adult |
Child |
Fare type
|
Metrocard |
Cash |
Metrocard |
Cash |
| Zone 2 |
$3.85 |
$5.50 |
$2.00 |
$2.80 |
| Zone 3 |
$4.70 |
$6.50 |
$2.45 |
$3.30 |
Need a Metrocard?
There are a number of Metro agents throughout Christchurch and at the Selwyn District Council, see a full list of agents here.