Last updated at 01:15, Wednesday December 17
Wadestown: Grosvenor Terrace stop 4117 closed and stop 5117 moved – until further notice
During Seismic Strengthening of Retaining Wall, city bound stop 4117 closed until further notice. Stop 5117 toward Wadestown moved 90m toward Wadestown Vet and Cattery. Works are due to last several months, stops will reopen once work has ended.
Valid from 12:12, Tuesday 27 May to 15:12, Saturday 31 January
Otaki: stop 1708 Main Rd – Main Rd moved 20m north to outside Harcourts
Valid from 07:20, Friday 15 August to 10:20, Friday 24 October
Hataitai: Greta Point bus stops,7547 and 6547 permanent removal – Monday 6 October 2025
Stops 7547 Evans Bay Parade opp Greta Point Wharf, and 6547 Evans Bay Pde (near 331) are to be removed as part of the Ākau Tangi Evans Bay improvements project. These changes will help improve bus journey times. Alternates stops are located south near Cog Park or north toward NIWA.
Valid from 08:59, Friday 5 September to 11:59, Thursday 15 January
Evans Bay: Stop 6548 moved 100-150 meters along, to opposite Rata rd intersection from Monday 3 November until further notice.
Valid from 11:11, Monday 3 November to 19:11, Saturday 10 January
Brooklyn: Ohiro Road route 7 and 17 bus stop closure, 9am - 3pm Monday 17 November to Friday 19 December
Due to roadworks, bus stop 6719 Ohiro Road at Cleveland Street will be closed and passengers are advised to use bus stop 6718 Ohiro Road at Bretby Crescent or bus stop 6720 Brooklyn - Stop C.
Valid from 09:00, Monday 17 November to 15:00, Friday 19 December
Karori: Stop 5330 Karori Road opp Tringham Street will permanently move 160m west to outside 379 Karori Rd during December.
Valid from 10:11, Monday 1 December to 17:11, Saturday 31 January
Karori: Stop 4330 Karori Road at Tringham Street will permanently move 120m west to outside 364 Karori Rd during December (date to be confirmed).
Due to cycleway.
Valid from 10:18, Monday 1 December to 17:18, Saturday 31 January
Buses replace all services between Wellington and Upper Hutt - Friday 26 December 2025 to Sunday 11 January 2026
Please allow extra time for travel. The Metlink website timetable highlights affected train trips in pink. See the bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.
Valid from 16:00, Friday 26 December to 01:00, Monday 12 January
Buses replace all services between Wellington and Johnsonville - Friday 26 December to Sunday 4 January 2026
Please allow extra time for travel. The Metlink website timetable highlights affected train trips in pink. See the bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.
Valid from 04:00, Friday 26 December to 23:59, Sunday 4 January
Buses replace all services between Wellington and Masterton - Thursday 25 December 2025 to Sunday 11 January 2026
Please allow extra time for travel. The Metlink website timetable highlights affected train trips in pink. See the bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.
Valid from 04:00, Thursday 25 December to 23:30, Sunday 11 January
Buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae – Friday 26 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026
Some days, services are running to a holiday timetable, please read poster carefully. Please allow extra time for travel. Metlink website timetable highlights train trips affected in pink. See bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.
Valid from 05:00, Friday 26 December to 23:59, Sunday 4 January
Buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae – Friday 26 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026
Please allow extra time for travel. Metlink website timetable highlights train trips affected in pink. See bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times. Some services are running to a holiday timetable, please read poster carefully.
Valid from 05:00, Friday 26 December to 23:59, Sunday 4 January
Buses replace all services between Porirua and Waikanae – Monday 5 to Sunday 11 January 2026
Please allow extra time for travel. Metlink website timetable highlights train trips affected in pink. See bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.
Valid from 05:00, Monday 5 January to 01:30, Monday 12 January
Buses replace some evening services between Wellington and Taitā – Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 December
Please allow extra time for travel. Metlink website timetable highlights train trips affected in pink. Buses depart Wellington 10 minutes early. See bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.
Valid from 20:00, Monday 15 December to 23:59, Monday 15 December
Buses replace some evening services between Porirua and Waikanae – Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 December
Please allow extra time for travel. Metlink website timetable highlights train trips affected in pink. Services to Wellington will do drop off by ask if the bus replacement misses the train connection at Porirua.
Valid from 19:00, Monday 15 December to 00:45, Tuesday 16 December
Strathmore: Taiaroa Street stop 6094 Taiaroa at Tukani St temporarily moving 200m toward Rahui St outside No9 24/7 until Friday 19 December
Valid from 08:53, Monday 8 December to 17:00, Friday 19 December
Melling: Route 145 will detour away from Melling Station from 22 December 2025
To support the Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (RiverLink) project, Route 145 timetables will change from 22 December. The service will travel to Waterloo Station. Please note that from this date, connections to the Melling Line will no longer be available.
Valid from 01:00, Monday 22 December to 23:59, Tuesday 30 June
Melling: Route 149 will detour away from Melling Station from 22 December 2025
To support the Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (RiverLink) project, Route 149 timetables will change from 22 December. The service will travel to Waterloo Station. Please note that from this date, connections to the Melling Line will no longer be available.
Valid from 01:00, Monday 22 December to 23:59, Tuesday 30 June
Melling: Route 951 will detour away from Melling Station from 22 December 2025
To support the Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (RiverLink) project, Route 145 timetables will change from 22 December. The service will begin at Queensate. Please note that from this date, connections to the Melling Line will no longer be available.
Valid from 13:00, Monday 26 January to 23:59, Tuesday 30 June
Karori: Marshall Street stops closed during chipsealing, 7am to 6pm, possibly Wednesday 17 December
During works stops 5342, 4342, 5341, 4341 closed, use either stops 4330, 5330 on Karori Road or stops 4343, 5343 on Sunshine Avenue. Works is weather related, and dates do change.
Valid from 07:00, Tuesday 16 December to 18:10, Tuesday 16 December
From Wednesday, 24 December 2025 Melling Station will close to prepare for the station move
Melling Station, and its Park & Ride carpark, will be closed for three years. The Melling line will stay open with services travelling between Wellington and Western Hutt Stations.
Valid from 06:24, Monday 15 December to 09:24, Wednesday 14 January
The 7:14pm and 7:44pm services from Wellington to Waikanae are replaced by bus between Paekākāriki and Waikanae - Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 December.
Valid from 19:14, Monday 15 December to 21:00, Monday 15 December
7:35am from Otaki Town to Kāpiti College is cancelled
Valid from 07:35, Wednesday 17 December to 08:23, Wednesday 17 December
8:10am from Te Moana Road at Park Avenue to Paraparaumu College is cancelled
Valid from 08:10, Wednesday 17 December to 08:30, Wednesday 17 December
8:12am from Rimu Street opposite Kapakapanui School to Paraparaumu College is cancelled
Valid from 08:12, Wednesday 17 December to 08:35, Wednesday 17 December
8:20am from Waikanae to Paraparaumu College is cancelled
Valid from 08:20, Wednesday 17 December to 08:30, Wednesday 17 December
3:20pm from Paraparaumu College to Parata Street at Our Lady of Fatima is cancelled
Valid from 15:20, Wednesday 17 December to 15:50, Wednesday 17 December
3:20pm from Paraparaumu College to Te Moana Road at Greenaway Road is cancelled
Valid from 15:20, Wednesday 17 December to 15:36, Wednesday 17 December
3:35pm from Kāpiti College to Otaki Library is cancelled
Valid from 15:35, Wednesday 17 December to 16:18, Wednesday 17 December
7:50am from Waimea Road to Kāpiti College is cancelled
Valid from 07:50, Wednesday 17 December to 08:30, Wednesday 17 December
7:55am from Waimea Road to Paraparaumu College is cancelled
Valid from 07:55, Wednesday 17 December to 08:30, Wednesday 17 December
8:25am from Ruapehu Street at Riwai Street to Kāpiti College is cancelled
Valid from 08:25, Wednesday 17 December to 08:39, Wednesday 17 December
8:38am from Paraparaumu Station to Kāpiti College is cancelled
Valid from 08:38, Wednesday 17 December to 08:48, Wednesday 17 December
8:45am from Paraparaumu Station to Kāpiti College is cancelled
Valid from 08:45, Wednesday 17 December to 08:55, Wednesday 17 December
3:15pm from Kāpiti College to Paraparaumu Station is cancelled
Valid from 15:15, Wednesday 17 December to 15:25, Wednesday 17 December
3:17pm from Kāpiti College to Paraparaumu Station is cancelled
Valid from 15:17, Wednesday 17 December to 15:27, Wednesday 17 December
3:20pm from Paraparaumu College to Waikanae Beach is cancelled
Valid from 15:20, Wednesday 17 December to 15:50, Wednesday 17 December
3:20pm from Kāpiti College to Waikanae Beach is cancelled
Valid from 15:20, Wednesday 17 December to 16:05, Wednesday 17 December
3:30pm from Kāpiti College to Ruapehu Street at Riwai Street is cancelled
Valid from 15:30, Wednesday 17 December to 15:44, Wednesday 17 December
Timberlea: Norana Road routes 112, 929 and 130 bus stop moved, 8:30am - 5pm, Tuesday 16 - Friday 19 December
Due to roadworks, bus stop 8615 Timberlea - Norana Road (near 126) will be closed and moved approx. 120 metres opposite Diamond Grove.
Valid from 08:30, Tuesday 16 December to 17:00, Friday 19 December
Buses replace all services between Wellington and Johnsonville – Saturday 20 December
Please allow extra time for travel. Metlink website timetable highlights train trips affected in pink. See bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.
Valid from 05:00, Saturday 20 December to 02:30, Sunday 21 December
Buses replace some daytime services between Wellington and Johnsonville – Sunday 21 December
Please allow extra time for travel. Metlink website timetable highlights train trips affected in pink. See bus replacement timetable (PDF) for bus departure times.
Valid from 05:00, Sunday 21 December to 18:30, Sunday 21 December
The 7:37am and 8am services from Taitā to Wellington will run with reduced capacity due to set availability
Valid from 07:37, Wednesday 17 December to 08:27, Wednesday 17 December
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