National Train Timetables

North Island:
Auckland
National Park
Ohakune
Wellington

South Island:
Picton
Blenheim
Kaikoura
Christchurch
Arthurs Pass
Greymouth

Trains Departing from Auckland

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Wellington

01/10/2023 - 30/04/2034	11:15 PM	5:25 AM	Daily
01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:45 AM

10:14 AM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:45 AM

10:54 AM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:45 AM

1:14 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:45 AM

1:44 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:45 AM

4:19 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:45 AM

5:29 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:45 AM

12:25 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/10/2023 - 30/04/2034	11:15 PM	5:25 AM	Daily
01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	7:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Hamilton

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:15 AM

10:54 AM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:15 AM

1:14 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:15 AM

1:44 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:15 AM

4:19 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:15 AM

5:29 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:15 AM

6:25 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:15 AM

12:25 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

4:25 PM

6:05 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

4:25 PM

7:00 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Christchurch

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Greymouth

21/11/2024 - 24/12/2044	8:15 AM	1:05 PM	Daily
13/01/2025 - 31/12/2035	8:15 AM	1:05 PM	Daily
01/05/2025 - 01/05/2035	8:15 AM	1:05 PM	Daily
01/10/2024 - 01/06/2044	8:15 AM	1:05 PM	Daily
09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Arthurs Pass

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Greymouth

21/11/2024 - 24/12/2044	8:15 AM	1:05 PM	Daily
13/01/2025 - 31/12/2035	8:15 AM	1:05 PM	Daily
01/05/2025 - 01/05/2035	8:15 AM	1:05 PM	Daily
01/10/2024 - 01/06/2044	8:15 AM	1:05 PM	Daily
09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine Day Excursion - Christchurch-Greymouth-Christchurch

Arthurs Pass

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine Day Excursion - Christchurch-Arthurs Pass-Christchurch

Moana (Lake Brunner)

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:15 AM

12:05 PM

Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Trains Departing from Greymouth

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Christchurch

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

2:05 PM

6:31 PM

Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Arthurs Pass

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

2:05 PM

4:30 PM

Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Rolleston

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

2:05 PM

6:35 PM

Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Darfield

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

2:05 PM

6:10 PM

Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Springfield

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

2:05 PM

5:45 PM

Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Moana (Lake Brunner)

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

2:05 PM

3:05 PM

Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Trains Departing from National Park

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

1:15 PM

1:44 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

1:15 PM

4:19 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

1:15 PM

5:29 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

1:15 PM

6:25 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

1:15 PM

3:44 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

1:15 PM

4:29 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

1:15 PM

6:05 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

1:15 PM

7:00 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

1:15 PM

2:10 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Ohakune

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

12:45 PM

1:14 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

12:45 PM

3:44 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

12:45 PM

4:29 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

12:45 PM

7:00 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

12:45 PM

7:00 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

12:45 PM

2:10 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

1:45 PM

4:19 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

1:45 PM

5:29 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

1:45 PM

6:25 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Otorohanga (Waitomo)

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:50 AM

1:15 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:50 AM

1:45 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:50 AM

4:20 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:50 AM

5:30 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:50 AM

6:25 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:50 AM

12:25 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

3:45 PM

4:29 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

3:45 PM

3:05 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

3:45 PM

7:00 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Palmerston North

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:00 AM

12:44 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:00 AM

1:14 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:00 AM

3:44 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:00 AM

4:29 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:00 AM

6:05 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:00 AM

7:00 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:00 AM

2:10 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

4:20 PM

5:29 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

4:20 PM

6:25 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Paraparaumu

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:45 AM

9:59 AM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:45 AM

12:44 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:45 AM

1:14 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:45 AM

3:44 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:45 AM

4:29 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:45 AM

6:05 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:45 AM

7:00 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:45 AM

2:10 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Wellington

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:55 AM

7:00 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:55 AM

9:59 AM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:55 AM

12:44 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:55 AM

1:14 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:55 AM

3:44 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:55 AM

4:25 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:55 AM

6:05 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

7:55 AM

2:10 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Rolleston

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Greymouth

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:34 AM

1:05 PM

Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Arthurs Pass

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:35 AM

10:40 AM

Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Arthurs Pass

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Greymouth

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:50 AM

1:05 PM

Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Moana (Lake Brunner)

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

10:52 AM

12:05 PM

Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Christchurch

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

4:30 PM

7:00 PM

Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Rolleston

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

4:30 PM

6:35 PM

Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Trains Departing from Papakura

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:35 AM

4:20 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:35 AM

6:25 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:35 AM

5:30 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:35 AM

1:45 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:35 AM

1:15 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:35 AM

10:50 AM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Taumarunui

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:35 AM

12:25 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:40 AM

10:14 AM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Taumarunui

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

National Park

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

12:25 PM

1:15 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

12:25 PM

1:45 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

12:25 PM

4:20 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

12:25 PM

5:30 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

12:25 PM

6:25 PM

Daily

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

2:10 PM

3:45 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

2:10 PM

4:25 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

2:10 PM

6:05 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

2:10 PM

7:00 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Moana (Lake Brunner)

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Greymouth

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

12:05 PM

1:05 PM

Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Darfield

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

3:03 PM

6:10 PM

Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Christchurch

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

3:03 PM

7:00 PM

Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Rolleston

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

3:05 PM

6:35 PM

Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Springfield

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Greymouth

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

9:20 AM

1:05 PM

Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Trains Departing from Darfield

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Greymouth

09/05/2025 - 30/06/2025

8:56 AM

1:05 PM

Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth