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Train S-C Pukekohe Train Station 3 Newmarket Train Station 2

Rail Regular line Operator: AT Metro

Line S-C runs between Pukekohe Train Station 3 and Newmarket Train Station 2; on weekdays the first departure is at 05:06 and the last at 23:10, every ~15 min.

  • Headway~15 min
  • First departure05:06
  • Last departure23:10
  • Average ride~84 min
  • Stops23
  • Departures per day79
  • Route length54.7 km
  • Peak~84 min
  • Off-peak~35 min
  • Saturday66 departures
  • Sunday62 departures

Rail of Auckland public transport — connects Pukekohe Train Station 3 and Newmarket Train Station 2, with 23 stops per direction.The first departure is at 05:06, the last at 23:10.Departures run every ~15 min, and the ride takes ~84 min on average.

Current change on this line · 12 planned

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

05:06

Last

23:10

Departures

79

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

Stops

23 stops~84 min in total
  1. Pukekohe Train Station 3

    #9234 — Pukekohe Train Station 3

    departure0min
  2. Paerata Train Station 1

    #9236 — Paerata Train Station 1

    +5 min5min
  3. +8 min13min
  4. Papakura Train Station 3

    #9230 — Papakura Train Station 3

    +5 min18min
  5. Takaanini Train Station 1

    #9226 — Takaanini Train Station 1

    +4 min22min
  6. Te Mahia Train Station 1

    #9224 — Te Mahia Train Station 1

    +2 min24min
  7. Manurewa Train Station 1

    #9222 — Manurewa Train Station 1

    +3 min27min
  8. +3 min30min
  9. Puhinui Train Station 1

    #9216 — Puhinui Train Station 1

    E-WHUIA+6 min36min
  10. Papatoetoe Train Station 1

    #9214 — Papatoetoe Train Station 1

    E-W+2 min38min
  11. Middlemore Train Station 1

    #9212 — Middlemore Train Station 1

    E-W+3 min41min
  12. Otahuhu Train Station 1

    #9210 — Otahuhu Train Station 1

    E-W+3 min44min
  13. Penrose Train Station 1

    #9206 — Penrose Train Station 1

    +5 min49min
  14. Ellerslie Train Station 1

    #9204 — Ellerslie Train Station 1

    O-W+4 min53min
  15. Greenlane Train Station 1

    #9202 — Greenlane Train Station 1

    O-W+2 min55min
  16. Remuera Train Station 1

    #9200 — Remuera Train Station 1

    O-W+2 min57min
  17. Newmarket Train Station 1

    #9100 — Newmarket Train Station 1

    O-W+3 min60min
  18. Grafton Train Station 1

    #9301 — Grafton Train Station 1

    O-W+3 min63min
  19. Karanga-a-Hape Train Station 1

    #9295 — Karanga-a-Hape Train Station 1

    E-W+4 min67min
  20. Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1

    #9297 — Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1

    E-W+3 min70min
  21. Waitemata Train Station 1

    #9001 — Waitemata Train Station 1

    E-W+3 min73min
  22. Parnell Train Station 2

    #9106 — Parnell Train Station 2

    +7 min80min
  23. Newmarket Train Station 2

    #9103 — Newmarket Train Station 2

    +4 min84min

Current changes on this line 13

RoadworksActive

South City Line: closure between Newmarket and Grafton on 27 October

The S-C line closes after 11pm on Tuesday 27 October between Newmarket and Karanga-a-Hape through Grafton. Trains run via Parnell instead. To reach Grafton Station, catch a scheduled bus from Newmarket or Karanga-a-Hape stations.

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

South City Line: night closure 28 October, bus replacement

The S-C line closes between Newmarket and Karanga-a-Hape through Grafton after 11pm on Wednesday 28 October for maintenance. Trains run via Parnell instead. To reach Grafton Station, catch a scheduled bus from Newmarket or Karanga-a-Hape.

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

South City line: night works 2 November

The South City line closes after 9:30pm on Monday 2 November between Pukekohe and Puhinui, between Ōtāhuhu and Newmarket, and between Waitematā and Parnell. Trains run between Puhinui and Newmarket. From Manukau, trains detour via the East West line to Newmarket. RBS buses replace the service between Pukekohe and Newmarket.

02/11/2026 – 02/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

South City line: service change on 3 November

The South City line closes between Newmarket and Karanga-a-Hape through Grafton after 11pm on Tuesday 3 November for maintenance. Trains run between Pukekohe and Maungawhau through Parnell instead. Get a bus from Newmarket or Karanga-a-Hape to reach Grafton Station.

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

South City line: closure between Pukekohe and Puhinui

S-C line closes between Pukekohe and Puhinui on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November for maintenance. Trains run Waitematā to Manukau via Puhinui. RBS buses replace the closed section between Manukau and Pukekohe.

06/11/2026 – 07/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

South City line: closed between Pukekohe and Puhinui 7–8 Nov

The S-C line closes between "Pukekohe" and "Puhinui" on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November for maintenance. Trains run "Waitematā" to "Puhinui" then "Manukau". RBS buses replace the closed section between "Manukau" and "Pukekohe".

07/11/2026 – 08/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

South City line: closure between Pukekohe and Puhinui after 9:30pm

The South City line closes between Pukekohe and Puhinui after 9:30pm on Monday 9 November for maintenance. Trains run between Manukau and Newmarket through the city centre. RBS buses replace the closed section — check Train Line Status or Journey Planner for bus times.

09/11/2026 – 09/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

South City line: closure between Newmarket and Grafton, 11 Nov

The S-C line closes between Newmarket and Karanga-a-Hape through Grafton after 11pm on Wednesday 11 November. Trains run via Parnell instead. To reach Grafton Station, catch a bus from Newmarket or Karanga-a-Hape stations.

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

South City line: night works 16 November

The S-C line closes after 9:30pm on Monday 16 November for maintenance. Trains from Manukau run to Ōtāhuhu then detour via the East West line to Newmarket. RBS buses replace services between Pukekohe and Newmarket.

16/11/2026 – 16/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

South City line: closure between Newmarket and Grafton on 17 November

The S-C line closes between Newmarket and Karanga-a-Hape through Grafton after 11pm on Tuesday 17 November for maintenance. Trains run via Parnell instead. To reach Grafton Station, take a scheduled bus from Newmarket or Karanga-a-Hape stations.

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

S-C: closed between Pukekohe and Ōtāhuhu after 9:30pm

The South City line closes between Pukekohe and Ōtāhuhu after 9:30pm on Sunday 22 November for maintenance. Trains run between Ōtāhuhu and Newmarket. RBS buses replace the closed section — check Train Line Status or Journey Planner for times.

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

South City line: closure between Pukekohe and Puhinui after 9:30pm

The South City line is closed between Pukekohe and Puhinui from 9:30pm on Monday 23 November. Trains run between Manukau and Newmarket via city centre stations. RBS buses replace trains on the closed section.

23/11/2026 – 23/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

South City line: closure between Newmarket and Grafton, 25 November

The S-C line closes between Newmarket and Karanga-a-Hape through Grafton after 11pm on Wednesday 25 November for maintenance. Trains run via Parnell instead. To reach Grafton Station, catch a bus from Newmarket or Karanga-a-Hape.

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

When are the first and last departures of line S-C?

On weekdays the first departure from Pukekohe Train Station 3 is at 05:06 and the last at 23:10. There are 79 departures in total.

Does line S-C run on weekends?

Yes — on Saturday from 05:21 to 00:36 and on Sunday from 05:21 to 22:36.

Does line S-C run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays line S-C has 62 departures from Pukekohe Train Station 3, the first at 05:21 and the last at 22:36.

How often does line S-C run?

Departures run about every 15 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 S-C?

The whole ride takes about 84 minutes on average — from about 35 minutes off-peak to about 84 minutes at peak.

How many stops does line S-C have?

In the Pukekohe Train Station 3 → Newmarket Train Station 2 direction, line S-C has 23 stops.

How long is the route of line S-C?

The route in this direction is about 54.7 km long.

Are there any changes on line S-C?

Yes — there is one active change at the moment. Details are in the “Current changes on this line” section above.