In short
- Our Auckland timetables list 195 bus routes, three suburban train lines, 17 ferry routes and almost 5,900 stops.
- Since 13 September 2026 trains run through the City Rail Link on the East West, South City and Onehunga West lines.
- An adult bus or train trip in one zone costs $3 with AT HOP or contactless (checked 24 October 2026).
- AT HOP users pay at most $50 in 7 days; contactless users have a $20 daily cap.
Auckland has the largest public transport network in New Zealand. Our timetables list 195 bus routes, one night route, three suburban train lines, 17 ferry routes and almost 5,900 stops, all run under Auckland Transport (AT). Live departures appear on route and stop pages. Fares below were checked on 24 October 2026.
Which train lines run in Auckland?
The City Rail Link opened to passengers on 13 September 2026. Trains no longer end at Waitematā: they now run through a loop under the city centre with new stations at Te Waihorotiu, Karanga-a-Hape and Maungawhau. AT reorganised the network into three lines:
- East West line (E-W): Swanson in the west to Manukau in the south-east, through the city loop. It replaced the Eastern and Western lines.
- South City line (S-C): Pukekohe to the city centre through the loop. It replaced the Southern line.
- Onehunga West line (O-W): Onehunga to Henderson off-peak and Onehunga to Maungawhau at peak times.
Maungawhau is the interchange between the East West and Onehunga West lines. The Te Huia regional train runs from The Strand via Puhinui and Pukekohe to Hamilton.
How do Auckland buses work?
Buses carry most trips. A few routes to know: the Northern Express NX1 runs from the city along the busway to Albany, and NX2 to the universities; WX1 serves the north-west by motorway; CTY (CityLink) links Wynyard Quarter with Karangahape Road via Queen Street; INN (Inner Link) circles the inner suburbs in both directions; and TMK runs along Tāmaki Drive to St Heliers and Glen Innes. All routes are in the Auckland timetables.
Where do the ferries go?
Ferries leave from the Downtown Ferry Terminal on the waterfront. Inner-harbour services go to Devonport, Bayswater and Birkenhead; others serve Half Moon Bay, Beach Haven, West Harbour, Gulf Harbour and Pine Harbour. Several routes cross to Waiheke Island, and there are boats to Rangitoto and Rakino islands.
How much does a trip cost?
Fares depend on how many zones you cross. Pay with an AT HOP card ($5) or a contactless Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay or American Express card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay. Since 1 February 2026 an adult bus or train trip costs $3 for one zone and $7.90 for four zones or more; an inner-harbour ferry costs $7.80.
- Caps: AT HOP users pay at most $50 in any 7-day period on buses, trains and inner-harbour ferries. Contactless users get a $20 daily cap instead.
- Transfers: tag off and on within 30 minutes and finish within 4 hours, and the whole journey costs one fare. Use the same card or device every time.
- Children: under-5s travel free with a paying passenger; with a registered AT HOP card children travel free on buses and trains at weekends and on public holidays. Child fares are not available with contactless.
Contactless does not work on the Fullers360 Waiheke and tourist ferries. Cash can be used only for train and ferry tickets.
How do I get to Auckland Airport?
The orange AirportLink bus connects the airport with Puhinui Station and Manukau Bus Station every 10 minutes; from Puhinui you change to the East West or South City line. Route 38 runs from the airport to Onehunga via Māngere Town Centre. Standard AT HOP fares apply.
