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Train E-W Manukau Train Station 1 Swanson Train Station 1

Rail Regular line Operator: AT Metro

Line E-W goes from Manukau Train Station 1 to Swanson Train Station 1; departures on weekdays run from 05:08 until 23:03, every ~15 min.

  • Headway~11 min
  • First departure05:01
  • Last departure23:01
  • Average ride~88 min
  • Stops27
  • Departures per day95
  • Route length50.2 km
  • Peak~88 min
  • Off-peak~47 min
  • Saturday66 departures
  • Sunday62 departures

Rail of Auckland public transport — connects Manukau Train Station 1 and Swanson Train Station 1, with 27 stops per direction.The first departure is at 05:01, the last at 23:01.Departures run every ~11 min, and the ride takes ~88 min on average.

10 planned changes on this line

Routes in this direction

Most departures take route A. Some take a different route — pick one to see it on the map, in the timetable and in the stop list.

B next to a time = that departure takes this route

Timetable

First

05:01

Last

23:01

Departures

95

Line E-W timetable — on weekdays
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Line E-W timetable — on Saturdays
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Line E-W timetable — on Sundays and holidays
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Valid from12.10.2026.
Changed25.10.2026.
Checked25.10.2026.

Stops

27 stops~88 min in total
  1. Swanson Train Station 1

    #9328 — Swanson Train Station 1

    departure0min
  2. +3 min3min
  3. Sturges Rd Train Station 1

    #9324 — Sturges Rd Train Station 1

    +3 min6min
  4. Henderson Train Station 1

    #9322 — Henderson Train Station 1

    +2 min8min
  5. Sunnyvale Train Station 1

    #9320 — Sunnyvale Train Station 1

    O-W+3 min11min
  6. Glen Eden Train Station 1

    #9318 — Glen Eden Train Station 1

    O-W+3 min14min
  7. Fruitvale Train Station 1

    #9316 — Fruitvale Train Station 1

    O-W+3 min17min
  8. New Lynn Train Station 1

    #9314 — New Lynn Train Station 1

    O-W+3 min20min
  9. Avondale Train Station 1

    #9312 — Avondale Train Station 1

    O-W+4 min24min
  10. Mt Albert Train Station 1

    #9310 — Mt Albert Train Station 1

    O-W+3 min27min
  11. Baldwin Ave Train Station 1

    #9308 — Baldwin Ave Train Station 1

    O-W+2 min29min
  12. Morningside Train Station 1

    #9306 — Morningside Train Station 1

    O-W+3 min32min
  13. Kingsland Train Station 1

    #9304 — Kingsland Train Station 1

    O-W+3 min35min
  14. Maungawhau Train Station 1

    #9291 — Maungawhau Train Station 1

    +3 min38min
  15. Karanga-a-Hape Train Station 1

    #9295 — Karanga-a-Hape Train Station 1

    S-C+3 min41min
  16. Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1

    #9297 — Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1

    S-C+3 min44min
  17. Waitemata Train Station 1

    #9001 — Waitemata Train Station 1

    S-C+3 min47min
  18. Orakei Train Station 2

    #9401 — Orakei Train Station 2

    +6 min53min
  19. Meadowbank Train Station 2

    #9403 — Meadowbank Train Station 2

    +3 min56min
  20. Glen Innes Train Station 2

    #9405 — Glen Innes Train Station 2

    +5 min61min
  21. Panmure Train Station 2

    #9406 — Panmure Train Station 2

    +2 min63min
  22. Sylvia Park Train Station 2

    #9409 — Sylvia Park Train Station 2

    +3 min66min
  23. Otahuhu Train Station 3

    #9209 — Otahuhu Train Station 3

    S-C+6 min72min
  24. Middlemore Train Station 2

    #9213 — Middlemore Train Station 2

    S-C+2 min74min
  25. Papatoetoe Train Station 2

    #9215 — Papatoetoe Train Station 2

    S-C+3 min77min
  26. Puhinui Train Station 2

    #9217 — Puhinui Train Station 2

    HUIAS-C+2 min79min
  27. Manukau Train Station 1

    #9507 — Manukau Train Station 1

    +9 min88min

Current changes on this line 10

RoadworksPlanned

East West Line: closed between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm

The East West Line is closed between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm on Tuesday 27 October for maintenance. Trains run between Maungawhau and Manukau. RBW buses replace the service on the closed section.

27/10/2026 – 27/10/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

East West Line: closure between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm

E-W line closes between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm on Wednesday 28 October for maintenance. Trains run Maungawhau to Manukau only. RBW buses replace the closed section — check Train Line Status or Journey Planner for times.

28/10/2026 – 28/10/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

East West line: closure between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm

The East West line closes between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm on Tuesday 3 November for maintenance. Trains run normally between Maungawhau and Manukau. RBW buses replace the service on the closed section.

03/11/2026 – 03/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

East West line: closure between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm

The East West line closes between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm on Wednesday 11 November for maintenance. Trains run between Maungawhau and Manukau. RBW buses replace the closed section — check Train Line Status or Journey Planner for times.

11/11/2026 – 11/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

East West line: closed between Swanson and Kingsland

The East West line closes between Swanson and Kingsland on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November for maintenance. Trains run Kingsland to Manukau only. RBW buses replace the service on the closed section.

13/11/2026 – 14/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

East West line: closures and night works on 15 November

East West line is closed between Swanson and Kingsland all day Sunday 15 November. From 8:30pm it's also closed between Manukau and Waitematā. Use RBW and RBE buses on the closed sections, or plan your journey with Journey Planner.

14/11/2026 – 15/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

East West line: closure between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm

The E-W line closes between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm on Tuesday 17 November for maintenance. Trains run between Maungawhau and Manukau. RBW buses replace the closed section.

17/11/2026 – 17/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

East West line: closure between Swanson and New Lynn after 11pm

The East West line closes between Swanson and New Lynn after 11pm on Wednesday 18 November for maintenance. Trains run between New Lynn and Manukau. RBW buses replace the closed section — check Train Line Status or Journey Planner for times.

18/11/2026 – 18/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

East-West line: closure between Manukau and Waitematā after 9:30pm

The E-W line closes between Manukau and Waitematā after 9:30pm on Sunday 22 November for maintenance. Trains run Waitematā to Swanson only. RBE and RBM buses replace the closed section — check Train Line Status for times.

22/11/2026 – 22/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

East West line: buses replace trains between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm

The East West line closes between Swanson and Waitematā after 11pm on Wednesday 25 November for maintenance. RBW buses run along the closed section. Trains still operate between Maungawhau and Manukau.

25/11/2026 – 25/11/2026
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Frequently asked questions

When are the first and last departures of line E-W?

On weekdays the first departure from Swanson Train Station 1 is at 05:01 and the last at 23:01. There are 95 departures in total.

Does line E-W run on weekends?

Yes — on Saturday from 05:23 to 00:23 and on Sunday from 05:23 to 22:23.

Does line E-W run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays line E-W has 62 departures from Swanson Train Station 1, the first at 05:23 and the last at 22:23.

How often does line E-W run?

Departures run about every 11 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 E-W?

The whole ride takes about 88 minutes on average — from about 47 minutes off-peak to about 88 minutes at peak.

How many stops does line E-W have?

In the Swanson Train Station 1 → Manukau Train Station 1 direction, line E-W has 27 stops.

How long is the route of line E-W?

The route in this direction is about 50.2 km long.