Train Fares
Try the Journey Planner to see how much your journey will cost and which type of ticket is the best deal for you. For example if you travel from Ellerslie Station to Britomart Station 4 days per week, a 10-ride ticket or monthly pass will be the better deal than a single ride ticket.
Below you'll find fares for Auckland's train operator, Veolia Transport Auckland.
Tickets can be purchased on the train, however for travel from Britomart, Newmarket or Papakura it is recommended that you buy your ticket before you board at the station ticket offices.
For information on discounted travel, please see Fare Policies for Discounted Travel.
For more information about stages, zones and where to buy tickets, please see where and how to pay.
Veolia Transport Auckland Train Fares
| Adult | Child | Tertiary | |||
| Single Ride | 10 Rides | Single Ride | 10 Rides | 10 Rides | |
| 1 Stage | $1.50 | $13.30 | $0.90 | $8.00 | $9.00 |
| 2 Stages | $3.00 | $26.60 | $1.70 | $15.30 | $18.00 |
| 3 Stages | $4.00 | $36.00 | $2.40 | $21.50 | $24.00 |
| 4 Stages | $5.00 | $45.00 | $3.00 | $26.50 | $30.00 |
| 5 Stages | $6.00 | $54.00 | $3.60 | $32.00 | $36.00 |
| 6 Stages | $6.60 | $59.40 | $3.90 | $35.10 | $39.60 |
| 7 Stages | $8.10 # | $72.70 # | $4.80 # | $43.10 # | $48.60 # |
| 8 Stages | $9.60 + | $86.00 + | $5.60 + | $50.40 + | $57.60 + |
# Customers need to purchase a 1 stage and 6 stage ticket.
+ Customers need to purchase a 2 stage ticket and a 6 stage ticket.
A two stage fare applies between Pukekohe and Papakura
| Monthly Passes | |||
| Pass Type | Fare (purchased on trains) | Fare (purchased at ticket agents) | Zone Coverage |
| City Monthly Adult Child |
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$105.00 $64.00 |
Unlimited train travel between Otahuhu and New Lynn. * |
| All Zones Monthly Adult Child |
$170.00 $100.00 |
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Unlimited train travel between Papakura and Waitakere. * |
| Regional Monthly Adult Child |
$240.00 $140.00 |
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Unlimited train travel between Pukekohe and Waitakere. * |
| Discovery Monthly Pass | N/A | $225.00 (available only at selected ticket agents) |
Unlimited travel on most scheduled services provided by Veolia Transport, Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST, Metrolink, LINK, Howick and Eastern, Ritches, Birkenhead Transport, Urban Express and Fullers North Shore ferries, (excludes Great Barrier, Waiheke and Half Moon Bay Ferries.) * * Not valid for trains to Pukekohe. |
* All Monthly Passes include travel on Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST and Metrolink bus services within the Inner City Zone. Excluding LINK, Ritchies, Urban Express, Howick and Eastern, Birkenhead Transport and Airbus services.
* * Discovery Passes are valid within the boundary created by Drury, Beachlands, Maraetai, Wenderholm (Waiwera) and Waimauku.
| Day Passes | ||
| Pass Type | Fare | Zone Coverage |
| Day Rover |
$10.50 |
Unlimited train travel. Available after 9.00am on weekdays and anytime on the weekends and public holidays. |
| Family Pass |
$21.00 |
Unlimited train travel. Available after 9.00am on weekdays and anytime on the weekends and public holidays. Family consists of 1 adut and up to 5 children or 2 adults and up to 4 children travelling together. |
| Discovery Pass |
$14.00 |
One day pass for unlimited travel on most scheduled services provided by Veolia Transport, Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST, Metrolink, LINK, Howick and Eastern, Ritches, Birkenhead Transport, Urban Express and Fullers North Shore ferries, (excludes Great Barrier, Waiheke and Half Moon Bay Ferries.) * * Not valid for trains to Pukekohe. |
| Bikes | $1.00 (per trip) | A bicycle ticket must be purchased for each trip. Carrying of bicycles on board trains is dependant on space and the discretion of on board staff. Avoid travelling with bicycles at peak times, as space will be limited. Bikes cannot be carried on rail buses where buses replace trains due to construction works. |
* * Discovery Passes are valid within the boundary created by Drury, Beachlands, Maraetai, Wenderholm (Waiwera) and Waimauku
The Northern Pass can be used on some of these services. View fares and conditions of use
Notes:
- A two stage fare applies between Pukekohe and Papakura.
- Single ride, ten trip tickets and monthly passes can be purchased at the Britomart, Newmarket and Papakura StationTicket offices. Ten trip tickets and monthly passes can be purchased from ticket agents.
- For Monthly passes the month commences from the day and month first used. For example, if the pass is first used on the 6th of the month, it will expire on the 5th of the following month.
- Discovery Monthly Passes are valid for a calender month.
- Senior citizens are entitled to free travel with a valid SuperGold Card or Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) approved senior citizen ID card. Available after 9.00am weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays. For travel prior to 9.00am on weekdays adult fares apply.
- Travel is free for children under 5 years ( 0 - 4 yrs inclusive) of age accompanied by a fare paying passenger.
- Children attending primary and intermediate school are eligible for a child discount
All secondary students attending high school / college within the Auckland region must hold and present their MAXX Student ID Card to the operator to ensure they receive the child discount on public transport.
Secondary students that cannot provide proof of school attendance may be required to pay an adult single cash fare for their travel. - Tertiary fares are available to full-time tertiary students enrolled and attending an accredited, approved full time tertiary course at a registered institute or private training establishment within the Auckland region. Tertiary passes can only be obtained at selected tertiary ticket agents.
