Bus Timetable Changes Bus Timetable Changes
A number of changes are being made to AT bus timetables from Monday 20 February and from Sunday 19 March 2023.
These changes will:
- Reduce services at peak due to lower demand.
- Spread trips out more evenly.
- Temporarily remove some trips to make better use of available drivers. As staffing levels improve some of these services will be reinstated.
- Some improvements to interpeak frequencies.
- Allow better connections with Half Moon Bay ferries.
Services affected:
Central Auckland:
- New North Rd services 22A, 22N, 22R
- Sandringham Rd services 24B, 24R, 24W
- Dominion Rd services 25B, 252, 25L, 253
- Mt Eden Rd 27T
- 30, 309, 309X, 68, 101, 106, 743, 747, 762, 783
North Shore, Hibiscus Coast Changes:
- 82, 878, 926, 933, 939, 981. 982
South Auckland:
- 309, 309X, 325
West Auckland:
- 22N, 22R, 162, 68
East Auckland:
- 734, 735
Changes from Monday 20 February
Central Auckland changes
| Route | What is changing |
| 22A, 22N, 22R | No 22A trips until further notice*. Weekday timetable changes. |
| 24B, 24R, 24W | No 24W trips until further notice*. Weekday timetable changes. |
| 25B, 25L | Weekday timetable changes. |
| 252, 253 | Afternoon trips reduced to operate between 4pm and 6pm only. |
| 27T | No 27T trips until further notice.* |
| 30 | Reduction in weekday peak trips. Weekday timetable changes. |
| 68 | Weekday timetable changes. |
| 82 | Some reduction at peak times between Takapuna and the City Centre. Now every 10 minutes at the busiest times (was every 7 to 8 minutes) and 15 minutes at other time during the day. |
| 101 | Slight reduction in morning trips. Earlier start time from 6.30am. Morning timetable changes. |
| 106 | Weekday timetable changes. |
| 309, 309X | Timetable changes to afternoon peak trips to coordinate with route 30 along the shared parts of their routes. |
*These trips have been temporarily removed from the timetable due to the ongoing bus driver shortage. As staffing levels improve we'll look to reinstate services based on demant.
North Shore, Hibiscus Coast changes
| Route | What is changing |
| 82 | Some reduction at peak times between Takapuna and the city centre. Now every 10 minutes at busiest times (was every 7 to 8 minutes) and 15 minutes at other times during the day. |
| 878 | Reduction in full route peak frequency from 15 minutes to 20 minutes. Reduction in peak frequency between Northcross and Constellation Station from every 7 to 8 minutes to every 10 minutes. |
| 926 | Increase in weekday peak trips from every 30 minutes to every 20 minutes to Akoranga in the mornings and to Glenfield in the evenings. Increase in weekend frequency from hourly to every 30 minutes. |
| 933 | Increase in interpeak frequency from hourly to every 30 minutes |
| 966 | Increase in interpeak frequency from hourly to every 30 minutes |
| 981 | Reduction in peak time trips between Waiwera and Orewa North from every 10 minutes to every 30 minutes. Orewa North to Hibiscus Coast Station maintains frequency of every 10 to 15 minutes at peak times. Peak frequency extended in the evening. Some additional Sunday night trips. |
| 982 | Slight reduction in frequency at peak times from every 6/7 minutes to every 10 minutes. |
West Auckland
| Route | What is changing |
| 162 | Reduction in weekday peak frequency |
| 22A, 22N, 22R | No 22A trips until further notice*. Weekday timetable changes. |
| 24B, 24R, 24W | No 24W trips until further notice*. Weekday timetable changes. |
| 68 | Weekday timetable changes |
*These trips have been temporarily removed from the timetable due to the ongoing bus driver shortage. As staffing levels improve we'll look to reinstate services based on demand.
South Auckland
| Route | What is changing |
| 309, 309X | Timetable changes to afternoon peak trips to coordinate with route 30 along the shared parts of their routes. |
| 325 | Reduction in peak frequency from every 15 minutes to every 20 minutes. Increase in interpeak frequency from every 30 minutes to 20 minutes. Now every 20 minutes on weekdays. |
Changes from Sunday 19 March
Central Auckland| Route | What is changing |
| 747 | Some reduction in frequency from every 20 minutes to every 30 minutes. Timetable changes. |
| 783 | Minor timetable changes. |
| 743 | Increased frequency to every 15 minutes 7am to 7pm, seven days a week. Route number change from 743 to 74. Timetable changes |
| 762 | Increased frequency to at least every 15 minutes 7am to 7pm, seven days a week. Every 10 minutes at peak times. Route number change from 762 to 76. Timetable changes |
| Route | What is changing |
| 734, and 735 | New timetable with new trip times so buses co-ordinate with ferries at Half Moon Bay. Additional late evening trips on both routes on Fridays and Saturday nights to meet a late evening ferry sailing. |
To plan your journey, please use the AT Mobile app, Journey Planner or phone 09 366 6400.