This section provides an overview of MAXX public transport options for getting to and from Vector Arena.
Vector Arena is a busy venue featuring major international concerts, family shows, conferences, business and sporting events.
Vector Arena is located in Mahuhu Cres on the edge of the Auckland CBD. It is accessible from Beach Rd and Quay St.
Vector Arena is a short 10 to 15 minute walk from the Britomart Transport Centre and the Downtown Ferry Terminal. The arena is conveniently signposted from Britomart Transport Centre.
You can check regular service times by using the MAXX Journey Planner.
BUS:
Regular timetabled services leave from Britomart Transport Centre to destinations across Auckland. Final services are in general between 11pm and midnight. For specific service times please check by using the MAXX Journey Planner. For events on Friday and Saturday night the NiteRider service operates from 1am to 3.40am (Sat and Sun mornings). Buses leave via Lower Albert St, Civic/St James, top of Queen St and K Rd, with 10 services travelling via North, South, East, Central and West suburbs
The Beach Rd stop on the Inner LINK bus route is approximately 100m from the Arena. The Inner LINK service runs:
Monday to Friday Every 10 mins from 6.30am to 8.00pm * Every 15 mins from 8.00pm to 11.00pm * Saturdays Every 15 mins from 6.30am to 11.00pm * Sundays & public holidays Every 15 mins from 7.00am to 11.00pm * *Actual frequency may vary.
TRAIN:
An exit at the eastern end of the Britomart Transport Centre (at Takutai Square) brings patrons onto a walkway leading to Britomart Place. There are signs directing patrons from Britomart Transport Centre to Vector Arena. Final train services from Britomart Transport Centre are as follows:
Monday to Thursday 9.36pm to Waitakere 9.17pm to Onehunga 10.10pm to Papakura via Newmarket 10.40pm to Otahuhu via Glen Innes
Friday: 12.36am to Waitakere 9.17pm to Onehunga 12.10am to Papakura via Newmarket 11.40pm to Papakura via Glen Innes
Saturday: 11.50pm to Waitakere 10.42pm to Onehunga 12.10am to Papakura via Newmarket 12.08am to Otahuhu via Glen Innes
Sunday: 9.50pm to Henderson Only 8.42pm to Onehunga 10.10pm to Papakura via Newmarket 10.40pm to Otahuhu via Glen Innes
FERRY:
The Downtown Ferry Terminal is a 10-15 minute walk from the Arena. Final ferry services from Downtown are as follows;
Last Devonport ferry times: Monday to Thursday 11:15pm Friday and Saturday 1.00am Sunday 10.00pm
Last Birkenhead ferry times: Monday to Thursday 10.40pm Friday 11.10pm Saturday and Sunday 5.40pm
Last Bayswater ferry times: Monday to Thursday 9.10pm Friday 11.10pm Saturday and Sunday 5.10pm
Last Waiheke ferry times: Monday to Saturday 11.45pm Sunday 9.30pm
Last Half Moon Bay ferry times: Monday to Thursday 8.00pm Friday 11.35pm Saturday and Sunday 4.30pm
WALKING:
Vector Arena is within easy walking distance from Auckland City Centre and central suburbs such as Grafton, Parnell and Newmarket.
