Auckland Passenger Train Services
Suburban Regional Commuter and Long Distance Rail Services
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Service Information: As at 01 May 12 - There will be no trains services on the Auckland suburban rail network between 02 to 04 Jun 12 for the entire suburban network, due to ongoing upgrading of the network for electrification. Buses will be used on all affected train services * Overlander train service between Auckland, Hamilton, National Park, Ohakune, Palmerston North & Wellington is operating Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 25 Jun 12 & will be replaced by the new Northern Explorer Auckland to Wellington train service operating Monday, Thursday & Saturday from 26 Jun 12. For alternative Auckland to Wellington land travel Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday until 25 Jun 12 & Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday from 26 Jun 12, please click on the above Bus Services link for online times, fares & instant confirmation reservations
Auckland Suburban and Regional Train Services -  

Auckland Suburban train services - For fare and timetable information for suburban passenger rail train services in the greater Auckland area please phone Maxx on 0800-103-080 tollfree in New Zealand or click for online train timetables and fares within the Auckland and greater Auckland area.

There is no regular commuter train services from to Auckland to Hamilton or Hamilton to Auckland.  The Overlander train provides one service per day from Auckland to Hamilton and Hamilton to Auckland.

There are no passenger train or rail services between Auckland and Paihia (Bay of Islands), Auckland and Whangarei, Auckland and Rotorua, Auckland and Taupo, Auckland and Gisborne or Auckland and Tauranga.

 Wellington Suburban and Regional trains
Long Distance Passenger Train Services -

The Overlander train is a rail journey through the heart of the North Island travelling between Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city and home of the Sky Tower, to Wellington, New Zealand’s arts and culture capital. 

You see fantastic views of New Zealand farmland, the volcanic plateau, Mount Ruapehu, the world famous Raurimu Spiral, and stunning river gorges – all from our panoramic windows or open air viewing decks allowing you the best possible views.

All carriages on The Overlander train are centrally heated/air conditioned, with 'Airline' style reclining seats, with large panoramic windows giving sweeping views of the magnificent North Island. 

The Overlander train has a Buffet Carriage, offering a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and light meals plus the Observation Carriage includes a mix of seating including lounge style seating.

The lounge style seating is arranged at the very rear of this glass backed carriage enabling you to enjoy a totally unique Overlander experience.

The Overlander train is a reserved seating 'One Class/Non-smoking' service.

The Overlander train does not operate of Christmas Day - 25 December.

Please click for timetable information and online reservations.

There is no overnight passenger rail or train service between Auckland, Hamilton, National Park, Ohakune, Palmerston North and Wellington.