Wellington to Masterton: Buses replace trains 24–26 October

Trains between Wellington and Masterton don't run 24–26 October. Buses replace all services. The Metlink website timetable shows affected train trips in pink. Check the bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times. On Monday services run to the weekend timetable.

Duration23/10/2026 – 26/10/2026
Lines affected1

Published 25 October 2026 at 12:01 · Updated 26 October 2026 at 21:43

What changes

Buses replace all WRL services between Wellington and Masterton from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 October.

Check your times

Metlink website timetable highlights affected train trips in pink
See bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times
Monday services run to the weekend timetable

Allow extra time

Plan for longer travel.

Show the operator’s original text

Please allow extra time for travel. Metlink website timetable highlights train trips affected in pink. Services on Monday are running to the weekend timetable. See bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.

Affected lines

WRL

Click a line to open its timetable and route, with the affected stops marked.

Other changes

All changes