Wellington Train Timetables Regional and Long Distance Passenger Train services from Wellington
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Service Information:   As at 01 May 13 - All train services on the Johnsonville, Melling, Hutt & Kapiti lines, the Capital Connection & the Wairarapa Connection services are operating to normal timetables. For further information or any disruptions to suburban train services, please call Metlink 0800-801-700 Tollfree * Due to major works projects on Auckland's suburban rail network, all Northern Explorer train services to Auckland will arrive at Papakura. Buses will be used between Hamilton & Papakura from 8 to 20 Jan 13 * The Northern Explorer Wellington/Palmerston Nth/Ohakune/National Park/Hamilton/Auckland train service operates Tuesday, Friday & Sunday. For alternative Wellington to Auckland land travel Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday, please click on the above Bus Services link for online times, fares & instant confirmation reservations
Rail & train services from Wellington to Auckland Palmerston North Hamilton Christchurch Kaikoura Ohakune National Park Featherston Masterton Levin Otaki
Wellington to:	Departs	Arrives	Frequency		Remarks	Train
Auckland	7.55am	6.45pm	-T--F-S*	Online Fares & Reservations		The Northern Explorer
Christchurch	8.25am	6.05pm	Daily#	Online Fares & Reservations	Train & Ferry Service	The Coastal Connection
Featherston	8.25am	9.22am	MTWTF--*	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
	12.55pm	1.52pm	MTWTF--*	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
	4.33pm	5.34pm	MTWTF--*	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
	5.33pm	6.34pm	MTWTF--*	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
	6.18pm	7.15pm	MTWTF--*	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
	10.25pm	11.22pm	----F--*	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
	9.55am	11.52am	-----SS	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
	6.55pm	7.52pm	-----SS	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
Hamilton	7.55am	4.30pm	-T--F-S*	Online Fares & Reservations	For bus services to Rotorua and Tauranga	The Northern Explorer
Kaikoura	8.25am	3.25pm	Daily#	Online Fares & Reservations	Train & Ferry Service	The Coastal Connection
Levin	5.15pm	6.42pm	MTWTF--#	Fares Only	Commuter Train Service	Capital Connection
Masterton	8.25am	10.00am	MTWTF--*	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
	12.55pm	2.30pm	MTWTF--*	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
	4.33pm	6.15pm	MTWTF--*	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
	5.33pm	7.15pm	MTWTF--*	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
	6.18pm	7.55pm	MTWTF--*	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
	10.25pm	11.59pm	----F--*	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
	9.55am	11.30am	-----SS	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
	6.55pm	8.30pm	-----SS	No Reservations	Commuter Train Service	The Wairarapa Connection
National Park	7.55am	1.20pm	-T--F-S*	Online Fares & Reservations	For Tongariro National Park &  Whakapapa Skifield	The Northern Explorer
Ohakune	7.55am	12.50pm	-T--F-S*	Online Fares & Reservations		The Northern Explorer
Otaki	5.15pm	6.22pm	MTWTF--#	Fares Only	Commuter Train Service	The Capital Connection
Otorohanga	7.55am	3.45pm	-T--F-S*	Online Fares & Reservations	For Waitomo Villages & Caves	The Northern Explorer
Palmerston North	7.55am	10.05am	-T--F-S*	Online Fares & Reservations		The Northern Explorer
	5.15pm	7.20pm	MTWTF--#	Fares Only	Commuter Train Service	Capital Connection
Papakura	7.55am	5.55pm	-T--F-S*	Online Fares & Reservations		The Northern Explorer
*   Does not operate Christmas Day (25 December) #  Does not operate on on public holidays and Christmas Day (25 December)
The above times are for guidance only and may change without notice to suit operational requirements
*  M = Monday  T = Tuesday  W = Wednesday  T = Thursday  F = Friday  S = Saturday  S = Sunday *  There are no passenger train/rail services from Wellington to New Plymouth, Wellington to Wanganui, Wellington to Taupo, Wellington to Tauranga, Wellington to Napier or Hastings, Wellington to Gisborne or Wellington to Rotorua. *  There is no overnight passenger rail or train service between Wellington, Palmerston North, Ohakune, National Park, Hamilton and Auckland. *  Click for Wellington suburban train services on the Johnsonville, Melling, Hutt and Kapiti lines only.