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Train HVL Wellington Station Upper Hutt Station

Rail Regular line Operator: Metlink Rail

Line HVL (Wellington Station – Upper Hutt Station) has its first departure on weekdays at 05:50 and its last at 23:05, every ~20 min.

  • Headway~20 min
  • First departure05:50
  • Last departure23:05
  • Average ride~45 min
  • Stops17
  • Departures per day57
  • Route length32.2 km
  • Peak~45 min
  • Off-peak~39 min
  • Saturday32 departures
  • Sunday28 departures

Rail of Wellington public transport — connects Wellington Station and Upper Hutt Station, with 17 stops per direction.The first departure is at 05:50, the last at 23:05.Departures run every ~20 min, and the ride takes ~45 min on average.

Current change 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

05:50

Last

23:05

Departures

57

Line HVL timetable — on weekdays
0550
060844
07082847
08073050
09103050
Line HVL timetable — on Saturdays
0605
070535
080535
090535
100535
Line HVL timetable — on Sundays and holidays
0705
080535
090535
100535
110535
Valid from11.10.2026.
Changed25.10.2026.
Checked25.10.2026.

Stops

17 stops~45 min in total
  1. JVLKPLMELWRLdeparture0min
  2. MEL+6 min6min
  3. MELWRL+6 min12min
  4. +2 min14min
  5. +3 min17min
  6. WRL+3 min20min
  7. +2 min22min
  8. +2 min24min
  9. +2 min26min
  10. +3 min29min
  11. +2 min31min
  12. +2 min33min
  13. +3 min36min
  14. +2 min38min
  15. +2 min40min
  16. +3 min43min
  17. WRL+2 min45min

Current changes on this line 1

Holiday serviceActive

KPL, HVL, JVL: Extra services after match on 27 Oct

Extra services run after the match on 27 October on lines KPL, HVL, and JVL. Some services have increased capacity. Train fares are not covered by match tickets.

26/10/2026 – 27/10/2026
Also affectsKPLJVL
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Frequently asked questions

When are the first and last departures of line HVL?

On weekdays the first departure from Wellington Station is at 05:50 and the last at 23:05. There are 57 departures in total.

Does line HVL run on weekends?

Yes — on Saturday from 06:05 to 01:05 and on Sunday from 07:05 to 23:05.

Does line HVL run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays line HVL has 28 departures from Wellington Station, the first at 07:05 and the last at 23:05.

How often does line HVL run?

Departures run about every 20 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 HVL?

The whole ride takes about 45 minutes on average — from about 39 minutes off-peak to about 45 minutes at peak.

How many stops does line HVL have?

In the Wellington Station → Upper Hutt Station direction, line HVL has 17 stops.

How long is the route of line HVL?

The route in this direction is about 32.2 km long.

Are there any changes on line HVL?

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