Plan about 22 min for the trip from Wellington Airport to Newtown, on line AX, 18, 3, with 1 transfer, and about 9 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line AX towards Wellington Station - Stop E: board at Wellington International Airport, alight at Kilbirnie - Stop B — 1 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line 18 towards Karori - Karori Road: board at Rongotai Road at Ross Street, alight at Constable Street at Owen Street (near 84) — 6 stops, 7 min ride.
- Line 3 towards Wellington Station - Stop E: board at Kilbirnie - Stop C, alight at Constable Street at Riddiford Street — 6 stops, 7 min ride.
- Line 4 towards Mairangi Road at Norwich Street: board at Tukanae Street (near 11), alight at Constable Street at Riddiford Street — 22 stops, 25 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Wellington Airport
The city's airport in Rongotai, served by the Airport Express bus.
Newtown
A diverse southern suburb with Wellington Hospital, the zoo and a lively main street.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Wellington Airport to Newtown?
A typical trip takes about 22 minutes, of which roughly 9 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Wellington Airport to Newtown?
There is a direct connection — line 4, no transfers.
From Wellington Airport onward
