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

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	7:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Hamilton

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	10:15 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	7:45 AM	10:15 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	10:50 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	7:45 AM	10:50 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

National Park

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	7:45 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	7:45 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	7:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	7:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Taumarunui

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	7:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Hamilton

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:05 AM	10:45 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:05 AM	10:45 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

National Park

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:05 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:05 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:05 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:05 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:05 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:05 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:05 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:05 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:05 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:05 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Taumarunui

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:05 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:05 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Papakura

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	4:25 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	4:25 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	4:25 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	4:25 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Blenheim

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Picton

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

12:10 PM

12:40 PM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Christchurch

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

2:05 PM

7:30 PM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Rangiora

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

2:05 PM

6:45 PM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Kaikoura

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

2:05 PM

4:15 PM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Christchurch

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Kaikoura

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027	7:00 AM	9:50 AM	Daily
01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027	7:00 AM	7:30 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific Day Excursion - Christchurch-Kaikoura-Christchurch

Picton

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027	7:00 AM	12:40 PM	Daily
01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027	7:00 AM	7:30 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Kaikoura

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027	7:00 AM	9:50 AM	Daily
01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027	7:00 AM	7:30 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Blenheim

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

7:00 AM

12:10 PM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Picton

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027	7:00 AM	12:40 PM	Daily
01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027	7:00 AM	7:30 PM	Daily

Coastal Pacific Day Excursion- Christchurch-Picton-Christchurch

Greymouth

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Daily
29/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Arthurs Pass

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
06/06/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
06/06/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
03/07/2026 - 07/07/2026	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 01/06/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Greymouth

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	8:15 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Daily
29/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine Day Excursion - Christchurch-Greymouth-Christchurch

Arthurs Pass

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
06/06/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
06/06/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
03/07/2026 - 07/07/2026	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	8:15 AM	7:00 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 01/06/2026	8:15 AM	10:40 AM	Daily

TranzAlpine Day Excursion - Christchurch-Arthurs Pass-Christchurch

Moana (Lake Brunner)

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	8:15 AM	12:15 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:15 AM	12:15 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	8:15 AM	12:15 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	8:15 AM	12:15 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Trains Departing from Greymouth

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Christchurch

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	2:15 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	2:15 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	2:15 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	2:15 PM	7:00 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Arthurs Pass

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	2:15 PM	4:30 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	2:15 PM	4:30 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	2:15 PM	4:30 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	2:15 PM	4:30 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Rolleston

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	2:15 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	2:15 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	2:15 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	2:15 PM	6:35 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Darfield

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	2:15 PM	6:15 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	2:15 PM	6:15 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	2:15 PM	6:15 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	2:15 PM	6:15 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Springfield

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	2:15 PM	5:55 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	2:15 PM	5:55 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	2:15 PM	5:55 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	2:15 PM	5:55 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Moana (Lake Brunner)

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	2:15 PM	3:10 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	2:15 PM	3:10 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Kaikoura

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Blenheim

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

10:00 AM

12:10 PM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Picton

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

10:00 AM

12:40 PM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Rangiora

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

4:25 PM

6:45 PM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Christchurch

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

4:25 PM

7:30 PM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Trains Departing from National Park

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Ohakune

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:10 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	1:10 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:10 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	1:10 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:10 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	1:10 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:10 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	1:10 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:15 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	1:15 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:15 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	1:15 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:15 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	1:15 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:15 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	1:15 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:15 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	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

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:45 PM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	12:45 PM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:45 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	12:45 PM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:45 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	12:45 PM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	12:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	12:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:45 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	12:45 PM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Palmerston North

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:40 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	1:40 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	1:40 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	1:40 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026

1:40 PM

6:25 PM

Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Otorohanga (Waitomo)

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

National Park

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:45 AM	1:15 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:45 AM	1:15 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:45 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:45 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:45 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Taumarunui

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:45 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:50 AM	1:45 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:50 AM	1:45 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Hamilton

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	3:45 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	3:45 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	3:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	3:45 PM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	3:45 PM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	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

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:00 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:00 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

National Park

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:00 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:00 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:00 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:00 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:00 AM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:00 AM	4:29 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:00 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:00 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:00 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:00 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:00 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	10:00 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Paraparaumu

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	4:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	4:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	4:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	4:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Paraparaumu

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Palmerston North

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	9:59 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	8:45 AM	9:59 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Ohakune

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	8:45 AM	12:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

National Park

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	8:45 AM	1:14 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	8:45 AM	3:44 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026

8:45 AM

4:29 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	8:45 AM	5:55 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	8:45 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:45 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	8:45 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Trains Departing from Picton

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Christchurch

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

1:40 PM

7:30 PM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Blenheim

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

1:40 PM

2:05 PM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Kaikoura

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

1:40 PM

4:15 PM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Rangiora

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

1:40 PM

6:45 PM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Picton to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Wellington

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Auckland

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:55 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	7:55 AM	7:00 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Palmerston North

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:55 AM	10:00 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	7:55 AM	10:00 AM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Ohakune

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026

7:55 AM

12:45 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

National Park

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:55 AM	1:15 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	7:55 AM	1:15 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026

7:55 AM

3:45 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:55 AM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	7:55 AM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:55 AM	6:05 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	7:55 AM	6:05 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Taumarunui

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	7:55 AM	2:10 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/09/2026	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

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Arthurs Pass

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	8:35 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	8:35 AM	10:40 AM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	8:35 AM	10:40 AM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Arthurs Pass

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Moana (Lake Brunner)

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	10:50 AM	12:15 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:50 AM	12:15 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	10:50 AM	12:15 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	10:50 AM	12:15 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Greymouth

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	10:50 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	10:50 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	10:50 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	10:50 AM	1:10 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Christchurch

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	4:35 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	4:35 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	4:35 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	4:35 PM	7:00 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Rangiora

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Kaikoura

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

7:30 AM

9:50 AM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Picton

01/09/2026 - 30/04/2027

7:30 AM

12:40 PM

Daily

Coastal Pacific - Christchurch to Picton

Trains Departing from Papakura

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Palmerston North

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	8:35 AM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	8:35 AM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	8:35 AM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	8:35 AM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

National Park

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	8:35 AM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026

8:35 AM

10:45 AM

Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Hamilton

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	10:05 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	8:35 AM	10:05 AM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Taumarunui

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:35 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	8:35 AM	12:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Trains Departing from Taumarunui

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

National Park

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:20 PM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	12:20 PM	1:10 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Ohakune

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:20 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	12:20 PM	1:40 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Palmerston North

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:20 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	12:20 PM	4:20 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Paraparaumu

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	12:20 PM	5:30 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Wellington

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	12:20 PM	6:25 PM	Mon, Thu, Sat

Northern Explorer - Auckland to Wellington

Otorohanga (Waitomo)

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	2:10 PM	3:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	2:10 PM	3:45 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Hamilton

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	2:10 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun
01/07/2026 - 30/06/2027	2:10 PM	4:25 PM	Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Papakura

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026

2:10 PM

5:55 PM

Wed, Fri, Sun

Northern Explorer - Wellington to Auckland

Auckland

01/05/2026 - 30/06/2026

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

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	12:15 PM	1:10 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	12:15 PM	1:10 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	12:15 PM	1:10 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	12:15 PM	1:10 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Rolleston

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	3:10 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	3:10 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	3:10 PM	6:35 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	3:10 PM	6:35 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Christchurch

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	3:10 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	3:10 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	3:10 PM	7:00 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	3:10 PM	7:00 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Greymouth to Christchurch

Trains Departing from Springfield

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Greymouth

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	9:20 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	9:20 AM	1:10 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth

Trains Departing from Darfield

Destination

Dates	Departs	Arrives	Frequency

Train

Greymouth

01/05/2026 - 15/05/2026	8:55 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
23/05/2026 - 30/06/2026	8:55 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
03/07/2026 - 06/07/2026	8:55 AM	1:10 PM	Daily
14/07/2026 - 10/05/2027	8:55 AM	1:10 PM	Daily

TranzAlpine - Christchurch to Greymouth