Transport
Transport to and from the College
The College uses public transport links and a range of other transport options which are exclusive to Scots College Students. Our website contains information about the Metlink services and routes, our Tranzit services, Shuttles and Ferry Service.
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Metlink Buses
Tranzit Buses
Transport Passes
Contacts
General Bus & Rail Information
Nearly all students now use a Snapper card for travelling on public buses. The College ID card serves as proof of age and identity to make sure that students are able to purchase the appropriate Snapper card during their time at the College and are charged the appropriate fare. The College provides students with the ability to top up the Snapper Card at school and even purchase a Snapper Card.
When using public transport, Scots students should assemble well back from the footpath. It is expected that all students will behave in an orderly manner when using buses and shuttles. Students represent the College when using any form of public transport or the Tranzit, shuttle, train or ferry services.
Metlink Buses
All morning services are scheduled to arrive well before 8.45am. All afternoon services will depart Scots by 3.45pm, apart from the #21
Morning Services
Route | Departure Time | From | To | Arrival Time |
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14 (formally the 782) | 0725 | Wellington Station Stop A | Scots College | 0817 |
784 | 0752 | Lambton Quay Old Govt Buildings School Stop | Scots College | 0820 |
791 | 0735 | Karori Allington Rd | Scots College | 0825 |
21 | 0720 | Karori Mall Beauchamp St Recreation Centre | Goes to Scots College on weekdays | 0813 |
Afternoon Services
Route | Departure Time | From | To | Arrival Time |
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14 (formally the 782) | 1545 | Scots College | Wellington Station | 1610 |
784 | 1540 | Scots College | Wellington Station | 1619 |
791 | 1540 | Scots College | Karori Rd | 1635 |
21 | 1535 | Scots College | Karori Mall | 1618 |
Metlink also advises families to continue using other public bus services which travel to Strathmore, such as the #2.
Metlink Timetables
For details about route maps and bus stops, please visit the Metlink website (school timetables). This provides the most up to date and accurate information about all Metlink services, including train timetables.
Tranzit Buses
The College operates Tranzit buses from Khandallah, Crofton Downs, Churton Park, Island Bay, Eastbourne and Central Hutt Tranzit Buses. These services are for the exclusive use of Scots College Students
These routes are reviewed throughout the year and parents will be notified of any changes if they occur. All Tranzit service stops will be from metlink bus stops. All these stops are coded with a unique number which can be searched and mapped using the www.metlink.org.nz/ site. Students will only be picked up and dropped off at these stops to adhere to health and safety rules regarding Tranzit operations.
The Junior School City Bus is for students in the Junior School who disembark on or before Park Street. This bus departs the College at 3.15pm.
View the Tranzit Bus Timetable for Term 2 2023
Transport Passes
Students using any shuttle or Tranzit bus service must possess either a Term Pass or a 10 Trip Pass. 10 trip passes continue to be valid across terms. Passes can be ordered online and collected from the College uniform shop or the Business Centre during school holidays. Payments for these passes are charged to your account.
Students are required to show their pass to the driver when boarding for each trip. Drivers will mark each trip on a 10 trip pass.
Term pass prices are based on the number of weeks per term and also include up to 2 weeks free travel (depending on the type of service and length of school term)
Booking of these services and passes can be made on the Transport Pass Order Form.
These costs are reviewed each term and are dependent on the number of passengers. Orders are now open for Term 3 and passes will be available for collection from the College shop.
We have explored the 50% discount to public transport and unfortunately as our Tranzit run bus service is not a council run bus service open to general public use it is not eligible for any subsidy.
Contacts:
General Enquiries: Anne Bolton, College Reception (388 0850)
Tranzit Busses: Will Struthers, DP Operations – Middle School
Metlink: Jason Laverock DP Operations – Senior School
Ferry: Jason Laverock DP Operations – Senior School
Junior School: Olive Mulcahy Junior School Secretary