The LINK services are the easiest way to get
around Auckland and are simple to use. Just look for the red, green
or amber buses.
There is no need for a timetable as each service operates on such
a frequent basis. Simply head to the appropriate bus stop and wait
for the right coloured bus.
LINK services are brought to you by Auckland Transport and NZ
Bus.
City LINK
The City LINK is the easiest way to get around
Auckland's CBD. It runs from the newly developed Wynyard Quarter,
along Queen St, up to K-Rd and then back down Queen Street. All the
City LINK buses are bright red and are easy to spot. There's no
need for a timetable either as the services run on such a regular
basis.
50c maximum cash fare or FREE for HOP users✝
- Runs through the centre of the City and the developing Wynyard
Quarter
- Links with waterfront tram, trains, ferries, Northern Express
and other buses
- Frequent services mean minimal waiting times
- Air conditioned with designer comfort seats
- Wheelchair and pushchair friendly buses
Britomart - Queen St - K-Rd (Return) **
Mon to Sat Every 7 to 8mins from 6:30am to
11:30pm*
Sundays & public holidaysEvery 10mins from
7:00am to 11:00pm*
Wynyard - Britomart - Queen St - K-Rd (Return)
**
Mon to Sat Every 15mins from 6:30am to
11:30pm*
Sundays & public holidays Every 20mins from
7:00am to 11:00pm*
** Please note: If you wish to head to Wynyard Quarter, you will
need to look for the City LINK bus displaying Wynyard Quarter as
one of its destinations
*Actual frequency may vary.
✝From 1 January 2012, City LINK is free to HOP card
users and cost 50 cents for other passengers (30c for child
fare).
Click here for a full list of stops
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Inner LINK
The Inner LINK is the easiest way to get around
Auckland's inner city. It runs from the Britomart Train Station,
out to Parnell, through Newmarket, along K-Rd, Ponsonby Rd, past
Victoria Park and then back to Britomart via SkyCity. The buses are
bright green and the service runs on such a frequent basis that
timetables are not required.
$1.90 maximum cash fare
- Links with trains, ferries, Northern Express and other
buses
- Cost effective way to get between the inner City and nearest
suburbs
- Frequent services mean minimal waiting times
- Air conditioned with designer comfort seats
- Wheelchair and pushchair friendly buses
- Please note the new Inner LINK route is similar to the previous
LINK route but with some amendments
Mon to Fri
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.
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Outer LINK
The Outer LINK is the easiest way to get around the inner
suburbs of Auckland City. It runs from Wellesley St, past the
Universities, through Parnell, Newmarket, Epsom, Balmoral, Mt Eden,
St Lukes, Mt Albert, out to the Meola Rd entrance to MOTAT, through
Westmere, Herne Bay and then back to Wellesley St. The buses are
bright amber and operate on a frequent basis, so no timetables are
required. There are 3 fare stages on the Outer LINK, you will only
ever pay for a maximum of two. See route map for location of fare
stages.
$1.90 or $3.40 maximum cash fare
(concessions apply)
- Links with trains, b.line and other buses
- Convenient way to get around Central Auckland and inner
suburbs
- Frequent services mean minimal waiting times
- Air conditioned with designer comfort seats
- Wheelchair and pushchair friendly buses
Mon to Sat Every 15mins from 6:30am to
11:00pm*
Sundays & public holidays Every 15mins from
7:00am to 11:00pm* *Actual frequency may vary.
Click here for a full list of stops
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The triangle marker with an "F" denotes the location of the Outer
LINK fare stages.
For non-HOP card holders the new
fare will be 50c for adults, 30c for children (5 to 15 years
inclusive). Under 5 year olds continue to travel free.
Please try to give the correct
change to the driver.