RoadworksPlanned
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Auckland · bus timetable
Bus 18 · Stop E New Lynn → Albert Street/Wolfe Street
Line 18 goes from Stop E New Lynn to Albert Street/Wolfe Street; departures on weekdays run from 05:00 until 23:15, every ~12 min.
- Headway~12 min
- First departure05:45
- Last departure00:00
- Average ride~41 min
- Stops30
- Departures per day108
- Route length12.8 km
- Peak~52 min
- Off-peak~26 min
- Saturday87 departures
- Sunday80 departures
Bus of Auckland public transport — connects Stop E New Lynn and Albert Street/Wolfe Street, with 30 stops per direction.The first departure is at 05:45, the last at 00:00.Departures run every ~12 min, and the ride takes ~41 min on average.
3 planned changes on this line
Timetable
First
06:40
Last
23:30
Departures
80
| 06 | 4055 |
|---|---|
| 07 | 10254055 |
| 08 | 10243648 |
| 09 | 0012243648 |
| 10 | 0012243648 |
Valid from12.10.2026.
Changed25.10.2026.
Checked25.10.2026.
Stops
30 stops~41 min in total
- +1 min30min
Great North Road/Roberton Road
- +2 min32min
Avondale Family Health Centre
- +1 min33min
Avondale Police Station
Current changes on this line 3
RoadworksPlanned
Albert Street, City Centre: 7 routes skip Stop G Te Waihorotiu Station
Public eventPlanned
Auckland Marathon: routes 11T, 11W, 18, 27H, 27W, 76, 105, 106, 195, 781, 782, 783, TMK, WX1 detoured
On 1 November, routes 11T, 11W, 18, 27H, 27W, 76, 105, 106, 195, 781, 782, 783, TMK and WX1 are detoured and one stop closes between 4am and 2pm because of the Auckland Marathon. You may face delays.
31/10/2026 – 01/11/2026 75 stops changed
Read the full notice Frequently asked questions
When are the first and last departures of line 18?
On weekdays the first departure from Stop C Lower Albert is at 05:45 and the last at 00:00. There are 108 departures in total.
Does line 18 run on weekends?
Yes — on Saturday from 06:10 to 03:00 and on Sunday from 06:40 to 23:30.
Does line 18 run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays line 18 has 80 departures from Stop C Lower Albert, the first at 06:40 and the last at 23:30.
How often does line 18 run?
Departures run about every 12 minutes (median headway between 06:00 and 21:00 on weekdays). It is denser at peak and sparser in the evening and at weekends.
How long is the ride on line 18?
The whole ride takes about 41 minutes on average — from about 26 minutes off-peak to about 52 minutes at peak.
How many stops does line 18 have?
In the Stop C Lower Albert → Stop D New Lynn direction, line 18 has 30 stops.
How long is the route of line 18?
The route in this direction is about 12.8 km long.