Constellation busway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Constellation
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| Location | 62 Parkway Drive, Rosedale, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 36°45′06″S 174°43′42″E / 36.7518°S 174.7282°E |
| Owned by | AT Metro |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Bus routes | Busway: NX1, NX2, 866, Frequent: 83, Connector: 843, 871, 878, 95C, 120, 861, Local: 883, 884, 885, 889, 901, 906, 907 |
| Bus stands | 4 |
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| Platform levels | 1 |
| Parking | Park and ride |
| Bicycle facilities | Yes; locker |
| Disabled access | Yes |
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| Fare zone | Upper North Shore/Lower North Shore (Zone overlap) |
Constellation Busway Station is an important bus station in Auckland, New Zealand. It's located on the Northern Busway, which is a special road just for buses. You can find it near Constellation Drive in Rosedale, an area with many businesses.
This station is designed to make bus travel easy. It has shelters to keep you dry, and electronic screens that show when your bus will arrive. There's also a "park and ride" area where people can leave their cars and catch a bus.
The station before Constellation, when heading south, is Sunnynook Busway Station. If you're going north, the next station is Albany Busway Station.
Many buses use Constellation Station, including the cool double-decker buses. These big buses run on the Northern Express routes, called NX1 and NX2.
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What is the Northern Busway?
The Northern Busway is like a special lane or road built just for buses. It helps buses avoid traffic jams, so they can travel faster and more reliably. This means you can get to your destination quicker! It's a great way to help people move around Auckland.
Bus Services at Constellation Station
Constellation Station is a busy hub for many bus routes. It connects people from different parts of Auckland. The main services include the fast Northern Express (NX1 and NX2) routes. These routes are often used by people travelling to and from the city centre.
Besides the express buses, many local and connector bus routes also stop here. This allows people to easily switch between different bus lines. It helps them reach schools, shops, and other places in the area.
Cool Features of the Station
Constellation Busway Station has several features to make your journey better.
- Shelters: These keep you safe from the rain or sun while you wait.
- Real-time Information: Electronic screens show exactly when your bus is coming. No more guessing!
- Park and Ride: This is a big car park where you can leave your car. Then, you can hop on a bus to continue your journey. It helps reduce traffic in the city.
- Bicycle Facilities: If you cycle to the station, there are lockers where you can safely store your bike.
Images for kids
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The current end of the busway as seen facing north from the existing southbound platform. This is where the busway extension will start.
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Facing south into the existing busway from the existing southbound platform.
