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Auckland Transport: Bus, Train & Ferry
Buses, trains and ferries across Auckland — official Auckland Transport (AT) services.
BusAuckland Bus Services
Operated by Auckland Transport (AT)
Auckland's bus network covers the entire city, with frequent Link, City and metro routes around the CBD plus regional services to the wider Auckland region. Pay with an AT HOP card or contactless to get the cheapest fare and free transfers within 30 minutes.
- Frequent CityLink, InnerLink & OuterLink loops around the CBD
- Tag on/off with AT HOP for the cheapest fare + free transfers
- Live arrivals on the AT Mobile app and stop displays
TrainAuckland Train Services
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Auckland's electric train network runs from Britomart in the CBD out across four lines — Western, Southern, Eastern and Onehunga. Trains are fast, frequent and the easiest way to skip motorway traffic between the city and suburbs.
- Four lines from Britomart: Western, Southern, Eastern, Onehunga
- All-electric fleet — quiet, smooth and step-free boarding
- AT HOP card required for travel; fares zone-based
FerryAuckland Ferry Services
Operated by Auckland Transport (AT)
Ferries depart the Downtown Ferry Terminal on Quay Street to Devonport, Waiheke Island, Half Moon Bay, Hobsonville Point, Bayswater, Birkenhead, Northcote and more. The fastest and most scenic way to cross the Waitematā Harbour.
- Devonport in 12 minutes from the Downtown Ferry Terminal
- Routes to Waiheke, Hobsonville Point, Half Moon Bay & North Shore
- AT HOP accepted on most AT-branded services
Source: Auckland Transport · at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry
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Auckland public transport guide — bus, train and ferry services on the AT network.
Auckland's public transport is run by Auckland Transport (AT) and covers bus, train and ferry services across the city and wider region. The AT HOP card is the cheapest and easiest way to pay, with free transfers within 30 minutes between most services. Trains run from Britomart in the CBD on four electric lines — Western, Southern, Eastern and Onehunga. Ferries depart the Downtown Ferry Terminal on Quay Street to Devonport, Waiheke Island, Hobsonville Point, Half Moon Bay and the North Shore. CityLink, InnerLink and OuterLink buses loop the central city for a quick way around the CBD, K Road, Ponsonby and Newmarket. Use this guide to plan a journey on Auckland Transport, find live timetables, buy or top up an AT HOP card, and pick the best mode for your trip — whether you're a commuter, a visitor heading to Waiheke for the day, or a local heading to a concert at Spark Arena.
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- How do I pay for Auckland buses, trains and ferries?
- The cheapest way is to tag on and off with an AT HOP card. You can also pay contactless with most credit and debit cards on bus and train, and cash on most buses (no cash on trains).
- How long is the ferry from Auckland city to Devonport?
- The Devonport ferry takes about 12 minutes from the Downtown Ferry Terminal on Quay Street and runs every 15–30 minutes through the day.
- Where can I plan an Auckland public transport journey?
- Use the Auckland Transport journey planner at at.govt.nz/journey-planner or the AT Mobile app for real-time bus, train and ferry departures.
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