Transport
The College uses public transport links, as well as a range of other transport options that are exclusive to Scots College students.
General Bus & Rail Information
Nearly all students now use a Snapper card for travelling on public buses. The College provides students with the ability to top up and purchase a Snapper Card at school. The College ID card serves as proof of age and identity to make sure that students are able to purchase the appropriate Snapper card.
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. Any student reported for misbehaving on a bus may be banned from using this form of transport.
Metlink Buses
All morning services are scheduled to arrive well before 8:45am. All afternoon services will depart Scots by 3:45pm. Metlink also advises families to continue using other public bus services that travel to Strathmore, such as the #2.
For details about route maps and bus stops, please visit the Metlink website. This provides the most up to date and accurate information about all Metlink services, including train timetables.
Morning Services
| Route | Departs | From | To | Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 (formerly 782)
|
0725
|
Wellington Station Stop A
|
Scots College (Broadway at Monorgan Road)
|
0817
|
|
784
|
0752
|
Lambton Quay Old Govt Buildings School Stop
|
Scots College (Broadway at Monorgan Road)
|
0820
|
|
791
|
0735
|
Karori Allington Rd
|
Scots College (Broadway at Monorgan Road)
|
0825
|
|
21
|
0720
|
Karori Mall Beauchamp St Recreation Centre
|
Scots College (Broadway at Monorgan Road) (on weekdays)
|
0813
|
Afternoon Services
| Route | Departs | From | To | Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 (formerly 782)
|
1545
|
Scots College (Broadway at Monorgan Road)
|
Wellington Station
|
1610
|
|
784
|
1540
|
Scots College (Broadway at Monorgan Road)
|
Wellington Station
|
1619
|
|
791
|
1540
|
Scots College (Broadway at Monorgan Road)
|
Karori Rd
|
1635
|
|
21
|
1535
|
Scots College (Broadway at Monorgan Road)
|
Karori Mall
|
1618
|
Tranzit Buses
The College operates Tranzit buses to and from Station Road (Khandallah)/Crofton Downs, Khandallah, Johnsonville/Khandallah/Ngaio, Churton Park, Island Bay, and the Hutt Valley. These services are for the exclusive use of Scots College students. Details regarding the routes of these buses are given on the Metlink web page. All Tranzit service stops are from Metlink bus stops, and students will only be picked up and dropped off at these stops to adhere to health and safety rules regarding Tranzit operations. There is also a daily morning ferry service from Days Bay to Queen's Wharf, which some Scots students use.
Students using these exclusive College services will need to purchase a Term Pass or a 10 Trip Pass each term. These are checked by the drivers of each bus or shuttle. Passes can be ordered online and collected from the Uniform Shop.
2025 Term Pass
| Route | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Crofton Downs, Khandallah, and Churton Park
|
$605
|
$495
|
$495
|
$495
|
|
Island Bay
|
$605
|
$495
|
$495
|
$495
|
|
Hutt Valley
|
$1,070
|
$890
|
$890
|
$890
|
2025 10-Trip Concession Pass Prices
| Route | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Crofton Downs, Khandallah, and Churton Park
|
$63
|
$63
|
$63
|
$63
|
|
Island Bay
|
$70
|
$70
|
$70
|
$70
|
|
Hutt Valley
|
$120
|
$120
|
$120
|
$120
|
|
Queens Wharf (mornings only)
|
$35
|
$35
|
$35
|
$35
|
|
Junior School (afternoons only)
|
$35
|
$35
|
$35
|
$35
|
Driving to School
The privilege of bringing a motorised vehicle to school applies to students only in Year 13. In exceptional circumstances, consideration may be given to students not in Year 13. If such permission is sought, a full written explanation for the request is required to be submitted by parents via email, in advance of any vehicle being driven to school. Permission needs to be granted by the Deputy Principal. Students will need to complete the relevant documentation and return it to Mr Brookes.
Students are not allowed to park on the school site. Students also need to show respect for our neighbours in the local community. Parking around the school is limited. Students can park on Monorgan Road, Strathmore Avenue, and Broadway. Students must not park in Walden Street or outside the Junior School on Monorgan Road. Students must not park on Glamis Avenue or near to the kindergarten on Kinghorne Street.
We expect all student drivers to drive sensibly, observing the New Zealand Road Code at all times.
If you have any questions about Transport, please reach out to:
Callum Brookes
[email protected]