Bus · Wellington

NZ Bus

71 bus routes in Wellington. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on NZ Bus in the CityTransit app.

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Routes
71
Stops
819
Modes
Bus

NZ Bus at a glance

Serves
Wellington, North Island
Modes
Bus
Service hours
7:00 AM to 10:31 PM
Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Schedule valid through
Jan 30, 2027
Data last updated
Nov 5, 2026
Official website
metlink.org.nz

Busiest NZ Bus routes

  • 2 Karori - Wellington - Hataitai - Miramar/Seatoun
  • KPN Kāpiti Brt (Waikanae - Wellington)
  • 3 Lyall Bay/Rongotai - Kilbirnie - Newtown - Wellington
  • 4 Strathmore - Newtown - Wellington - University - Mairangi
  • 14 Wilton - Wellington - Roseneath - Hataitai - Kilbirnie

About NZ Bus

NZ Bus is a public transportation provider that serves the Wellington area. NZ Bus operates the following transit modes across the Wellington area: Bus. In total, NZ Bus operates 71 routes and serves 819 stops or stations in the Wellington area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.

NZ Bus routes

NZ Bus Bus · 71 routes

NZ Bus: frequently asked questions

How many routes does NZ Bus operate?

NZ Bus operates 71 bus routes and serves 819 stops or stations in Wellington.

What are the NZ Bus service hours?

Most NZ Bus service runs from about 7:00 AM to 10:31 PM. Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.

What are the busiest NZ Bus routes?

By scheduled trips, the busiest NZ Bus routes are 2 Karori - Wellington - Hataitai - Miramar/Seatoun, KPN Kāpiti Brt (Waikanae - Wellington), 3 Lyall Bay/Rongotai - Kilbirnie - Newtown - Wellington, 4 Strathmore - Newtown - Wellington - University - Mairangi, 14 Wilton - Wellington - Roseneath - Hataitai - Kilbirnie.

How do I contact NZ Bus?

Website: http://www.metlink.org.nz.

How do I see NZ Bus schedules and next departures?

Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose Wellington, then pick NZ Bus to browse routes and timetables.

NZ Bus service updates

Check the CityTransit app for NZ Bus schedule changes, route changes, stop changes and other service updates.

NZ Bus fares

Prices of different ticket types may change. Check the CityTransit app for fares on individual lines, and visit NZ Bus's official site for ride fares and tickets.

NZ Bus schedules

Looking for a specific NZ Bus bus schedule? All NZ Bus lines and schedules in Wellington are in the CityTransit app, with step-by-step navigation.

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