Public Transportation
Train and Bus Transport
Public Transportation to Parnell is well serviced by both busses and train. For tourists, a popular option is the Hop On Hop Off bus and the City Link Bus service the most frequent for everyday commuting around the city.
Parnell Train Station
In March 2017 the Parnell train station opened, which has greatly assisted with accessibility into Parnell, providing great links to the Parnell Town Centre, The Domain and Museum. From Sunday the 26th of August 2018 Parnell Station will be serviced by both the Southern Line and the Western Line trains. Ticket gates are being arranged for installation in the 3rd quarter of 2018.
To view the Southern Line timetable click here and to view the Western Line timetable click here.
Note: If you are travelling on the Onehunga line you will need to disembark at Newmarket and connect to either the Southern or Western Line to stop in Parnell.
Bus Services
Hop On Hop Off Tours
See Auckland’s major sights and attractions with a hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Perfect for first-time visitors to Auckland, it’s a great way to explore the city. Choose between the Auckland Explorer Bus and Soaring Kiwi Tours.
Link Bus Services
LINK bus services are the easiest way to get around Auckland. 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.
Inner LINK:
The InnerLink is the easiest way to get around Auckland’s inner city. It operates from the Britomart train station, out to Parnell, through Newmarket, along Karangahape Rd, Ponsonby Road, past Victoria Park and then back to Britomart via SkyCity. The buses are bright green.
Timetable
Monday to Friday: Every 10 to 15 minutes from 6.10am to midnight*
Weekends and Public Holidays: Every 15 minutes from 6.20am to midnight*
*Actual frequency may vary.
Fares:
Normal bus fares apply.
Outer LINK:
From November 17th 2024 the OuterLink bus route has changed. However, it is the easiest way to get back and forth between the inner suburbs of Auckland city. It operates a service from St Lukes to Newmarket (and return) via Mt Albert Station, Pt Chevalier, Westmere, Herne Bay, Wellesley Street City Universities and Parnell. The buses are bright amber.
Timetable
Monday to Friday: Every 12 to 15 minutes from 6.00am to midnight*
Weekends and Public Holidays: Every 15 minutes from 6.00am to midnight*
*Actual frequency may vary.
Fares:
Normal bus fares apply.
CENTRAL AUCKLAND NETWORK MAP
The 755 bus travels from Britomart to Lucerne Road (via Benson Rd to Martin Ave). With the current route from Britomart being along the Strand, up Gladstone Road, through Canterbury Place, then along St Stephens Avenue to Brighton Road. From there it travels along Shore Road up Portland Road to Remuera Road. Then down Orakei Road to Benson Road where the service terminates in Lucerne Road. The service to town starts from Lucerne Road, travels to Martin Avenue where it meets back up with Benson Road to continue its journey in the reverse direction back to Britomart.
This service is classed as a Connector Service, which means busses will travel at least every 30 minutes, 7am – 7pm, 7 days a week. Frequencies may be lower early mornings and evenings.
To view the Route Map and Timetable in greater detail click here.
