Bus & Airport Express

Airport Express

The Airport Express service travels between the Wellington Airport and Wellington Railway Station.

The route runs seven days a week between Wellington Station, along Lambton Quay and through Kilbirnie to Wellington Airport.

The Airport Express bus service runs between Wellington Airport and the Wellington Railway Station seven days a week, with a timetable designed around airport and train departure and arrival times.

Nine new purpose-built electric buses run a high frequency of approximately 10-20 minutes depending on the time of day, except for the first few morning services and evening services.

Travel time between the railway station and the airport is around 25-35 minutes depending on traffic. More information including timetable and stops is available here.

Where to catch

At Wellington International Airport, exit the airport terminal from the Ground Floor out of Door E and follow the signs to the Airport Express.

At Wellington Station (Lambton Interchange) the AX departs and arrives at the dedicated Airport Express Stop B.

Stopping through Wellington’s CBD (from Lambton Quay, Willis Street, Manners Street to Courtenay Place), Kilbirnie and Hataitai. CDB stops are within 5 minutes' walk to most of the central city’s hotels, offices and attractions.

Payment

Payment is accepted with a Snapper card, cash, or contactless debit or credit card.

View the latest Airport Express fares on the Metlink Website.

SuperGold card and Veteran card holders travel for free during off-peak (weekdays 9am – 3pm and after 6.30pm, weekends and public holidays).

Snapper

Snapper Cards can be topped up or purchased for $10 at the Snapper Kiosk at Wellington Airport which is on the Gorund Floor by Door E near International Arrivals.

Onboard features

Free Wi-Fi and USB charging are available to passengers, along with luggage storage.

Metlink Route 2 Bus
(Karori-Wellington-Hataitai-Seatoun)

The Metlink Route 2 bus is a regular bus service. It travels through the city to Seatoun. It will take you within 7 minutes (around 700m) walk of the airport. The Hobart Street at Broadway Stop 7033 is the closest to the airport.

Note: please check the front of the bus to ensure it says Route 2 – Seatoun for airport travel (the service alternates with Route 2 - Miramar, which does not go towards the airport).

Other Buses

InterCity operates daily buses to and from Wellington Airport – please check their website for the latest schedules.

All other buses and charters are located at the Bus Hub on the Ground Floor of the Multi Level Car Park.