Timetable changeActive
S-C: expect delays and cancellations
A track fault is causing delays and cancellations on train S-C at all stops on 25 Oct 2026.
24/10/2026 – 25/10/2026
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Auckland · train timetable
Train S-C · Pukekohe Train Station 3 → Newmarket Train Station 2
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 departure05:11
- Last departure23:24
- Average ride~90 min
- Stops23
- Departures per day82
- Route length54.7 km
- Peak~90 min
- Off-peak~51 min
- Saturday68 departures
- Sunday64 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 05:11, the last at 23:24.Departures run every ~15 min, and the ride takes ~90 min on average.
Current change on this line · 13 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
05:26
Last
23:24
Departures
64
| 05 | 2656 |
|---|---|
| 06 | 112641B56 |
| 07 | 11B2641B56 |
| 08 | 11B2641B56 |
| 09 | 11B2641B56 |
Valid from12.10.2026.
Changed25.10.2026.
Checked25.10.2026.
Stops
23 stops~90 min in total
- departure0min
Newmarket Train Station 2
- +5 min5min
Parnell Train Station 1
- +2 min36min
Penrose Train Station 2
- +7 min57min
Homai Train Station 2
- +3 min60min
Manurewa Train Station 2
- +2 min62min
Te Mahia Train Station 2
- +3 min65min
Takaanini Train Station 2
- +4 min69min
Papakura Train Station 1
- +5 min74min
Drury Train Station 2
- +9 min83min
Paerata Train Station 2
- +7 min90min
Pukekohe Train Station 3
Current changes on this line 14
RoadworksPlanned
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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When are the first and last departures of line S-C?
On weekdays the first departure from Newmarket Train Station 2 is at 05:11 and the last at 23:24. There are 82 departures in total.
Does line S-C run on weekends?
Yes — on Saturday from 05:26 to 01:24 and on Sunday from 05:26 to 23:24.
Does line S-C run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays line S-C has 64 departures from Newmarket Train Station 2, the first at 05:26 and the last at 23:24.
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 90 minutes on average — from about 51 minutes off-peak to about 90 minutes at peak.
How many stops does line S-C have?
In the Newmarket Train Station 2 → Pukekohe Train Station 3 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.