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Train JVL Wellington Station Johnsonville Station

Rail Regular line Operator: Metlink Rail

The Wellington Station – Johnsonville Station route is served by line JVL, on weekdays from 05:32 to 23:02, every ~15 min.

  • Headway~15 min
  • First departure06:00
  • Last departure23:30
  • Average ride~24 min
  • Stops9
  • Departures per day45
  • Route length10.2 km
  • Peak~28 min
  • Off-peak~23 min
  • Saturday32 departures
  • Sunday29 departures

Rail of Wellington public transport — connects Wellington Station and Johnsonville Station, with 9 stops per direction.The first departure is at 06:00, the last at 23:30.Departures run every ~15 min, and the ride takes ~24 min on average.

2 current changes on this line · 1 planned

Timetable

First

06:00

Last

23:30

Departures

45

Line JVL timetable — on weekdays
06003045
0700153045
0800153045
090030
100030
Line JVL timetable — on Saturdays
0630
0730
080030
090030
100030
Line JVL timetable — on Sundays and holidays
0630
0730
0830
090030
100030
Valid from11.10.2026.
Changed25.10.2026.
Checked25.10.2026.

Stops

9 stops~24 min in total
  1. departure0min
  2. +2 min2min
  3. +3 min5min
  4. +2 min7min
  5. Simla Crescent Station

    #SIML — Simla Crescent Station

    +1 min8min
  6. +2 min10min
  7. +2 min12min
  8. +2 min14min
  9. HVLKPLMELWRL+10 min24min

Current changes on this line 3

RoadworksActive

Wellington to Johnsonville: buses replace trains 24–26 October

Buses replace train services on line JVL between Wellington and Johnsonville from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 October. Monday runs to a Sunday timetable. Check the bus replacement timetable for departure times and allow extra time.

23/10/2026 – 26/10/2026
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Timetable changeActive

JVL: 12:30am and 1:30am services from Johnsonville to Wellington run Fridays

The 12:30am and 1:30am services from Johnsonville to Wellington still run on Fridays. These services were missing from the timetable due to an error. Check your timetable again.

12/10/2026 – 21/11/2026
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Holiday servicePlanned

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 affectsKPLHVL
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Frequently asked questions

When are the first and last departures of line JVL?

On weekdays the first departure from Johnsonville Station is at 06:00 and the last at 23:30. There are 45 departures in total.

Does line JVL run on weekends?

Yes — on Saturday from 06:30 to 01:30 and on Sunday from 06:30 to 23:30.

Does line JVL run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays line JVL has 29 departures from Johnsonville Station, the first at 06:30 and the last at 23:30.

How often does line JVL 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 JVL?

The whole ride takes about 24 minutes on average — from about 23 minutes off-peak to about 28 minutes at peak.

How many stops does line JVL have?

In the Johnsonville Station → Wellington Station direction, line JVL has 9 stops.

How long is the route of line JVL?

The route in this direction is about 10.2 km long.

Are there any changes on line JVL?

Yes — there are 2 active changes at the moment. Details are in the “Current changes on this line” section above.