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Orakei during the Rail Network Rebuild Orakei during the Rail Network Rebuild

Page last updated: 11am Thursday 23 March 2023

Ōrākei station will be closed from 20 March 2023 to January 2024. Find out other ways of travelling.

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Key information

Ōrākei station will be closed from 20 March 2023 until January 2024 for Stage 2 of the Rail Network Rebuild. The Eastern Line will not be running between Britomart and Ōtāhuhu during this time.

Because Ōrākei station will be closed, HOP top up machines located on the platform will be out of service. You can top up at one of our HOP retailers or top up online instead.

Travelling from Ōrākei Station

If you're travelling from Ōrākei Station, there are several ways you can get around.

Rail bus Eastern Line (RBE)

The rail replacement bus stops at all stations between Ōtāhuhu and Britomart:

  • Ōtāhuhu
  • Sylvia Park
  • Panmure
  • Glen Innes
  • Meadowbank
  • Ōrākei
  • Britomart

Download the Rail Bus and Train Timetable for Ōrākei - Weekdays (PDF 839KB)

Download the Rail Bus and Train Timetable for Ōrākei - Weekends (PDF 835KB)

Scheduled bus services

There are scheduled bus services that follow similar routes to the train line. Depending on where your journey starts, they may be a better way for you to get to your destination.

Rail replacement bus services for Ōrākei during Stage 2

Ōrākei will be served by one rail replacement bus service.

Direction Route
Towards the city Rail Bus Eastern Line (RBE)

From Ōtāhuhu to
Sylvia Park,
Panmure,
Glen Innes,
Meadowbank,
Ōrākei,
Britomart
Away from the city Rail Bus Eastern Line
From Britomart to
Ōrākei,
Meadowbank,
Glen Innes,
Panmure,
Sylvia Park,
Ōtāhuhu

Bus services from Ōrākei Station

Please note that:

  • journey times are estimates only
  • journey times do not include transfer and wait times
  • journey times will vary depending on traffic
  • buses will be busy at peak commuting times.
To get to Take this bus From bus stop The journey will take
Britomart Rail Bus Eastern Line (RBE) 7793 - Ōrākei Park and Ride 15 minutes
76 from Coates Avenue, Ōrākei 7884 - Ōrākei School, 71 Coates Avenue 19 minutes
Middlemore Rail Bus Eastern Line (RBE) to Britomart, then transfer to a train 7793 - Ōrākei Park and Ride 15 minutes on the bus, then 27 minutes on the train
76 from Coates Avenue, Ōrākei, to Britomart, then transfer to a train 7884 - Ōrākei School, 71 Coates Avenue 19 minutes on the bus, then 27 minutes on the train
Rail Bus Eastern Line (RBE) to Ōtāhuhu, then transfer to a train 7793 - Ōrākei Park and Ride 1 hour on the bus, then 3 minutes on the train
781 to Newmarket, then transfer to a train. Please note that the 781 may be busy at peak times. 7769 - opposite 234 Ōrākei Road 21 minutes on the bus, then 19 minutes on the train
Panmure Rail Bus Eastern Line (RBE) 7793 - Ōrākei Park and Ride 34 minutes