Kāpiti Line
This page only shows planned buses replacing trains schedules.
During unplanned disruptions, bus service information will be included in the service alert. (external link)
Bus stop locations are listed at the bottom of this page.
Website train timetables do not show bus departure times.
Train timetables will highlight bus replaced trips in pink and the service times will be crossed out. This helps you know to check the bus replacement PDF timetable directly, instead of assuming it follows the regular train timetable. The bus replacement timetable is available below or on the train timetable page.
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Calendar & Timetables for Kāpiti Line
Monthly calendar updated 1 December
Sometimes buses replace trains only on part of the line, even when all services are affected.
Detailed information below will note which stations are affected when only a portion of the line has bus replacements.
Monday 8 - Wednesday 10 December
Buses replace some evening services between Wellington and Paekākāriki
Sunday 14 December
Buses replace some evening services between Porirua and Waikanae
Monday 15 - Wednesday 17 December
Buses replace some evening services between Porirua and Waikanae
Sunday 21 December
Buses replace all daytime services between Porirua and Waikanae
Friday 26 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae
Friday 26 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae
Monday 5 - Sunday 11 January
Buses replace all services between Porirua and Waikanae
Sunday 25 - Wednesday 28 January
Buses replace some evening services between Porirua and Waikanae
Stop locations are visible on the map by selecting "Buses replacing trains bus stops" from the Show on map tab.
Last published: Thursday, 8 February 2024 at 12:22 am