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Link bus services are the easiest way to get around Auckland. Just look for the red, green, amber or blue buses.
There is no need for a timetable. Each service operates on a frequent basis. Simply head to the appropriate bus stop and wait for the right coloured bus.
CityLink bus to get around the city centre
CityLink is the easiest way to get around Auckland's city centre.
From Wynyard Quarter, it travels up Queen Street to Karangahape Road then back down Queen Street. All the CityLink buses are bright red and are easy to spot.
It links with:
- waterfront tram
- trains
- ferries
- Northern Express and other buses.
Benefits
Frequent services mean minimal waiting times. The buses are air conditioned and have comfortable seats. They are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Timetables
Monday to FridayEvery 7 to 8 minutes*
6am to midnight
Weekends and Public Holidays
Every 10 minutes*
6:20am to midnight
*Actual frequency may vary.
Cost
$1 maximum adult and tertiary cash fare and 50 cents maximum child cash fare. Discounts apply when using your AT HOP card (adult, child and tertiary).
CityLink is free when transferring to or from another bus or train when using AT HOP.
Terms and conditions apply.
InnerLink bus to get around the inner city
The InnerLink is the easiest way to get around Auckland's inner city.
It operates from Waitematā Station (Britomart) out to Parnell. It then travels through Newmarket, along Karangahape Road then Ponsonby Road. Finally it passes Victoria Park and returns to Waitematā Station via the viaduct. 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.
Cost
Normal fares apply. If you use a contactless payment method or an AT HOP card, fares are based on the number of zones between the stations you tag on and off at.
Find out more on fare zones and calculating how much you pay.
More about the InnerLink bus
InnerLink connects with trains, ferries, Northern Express and other buses. It is a cheap way to get between the inner city and nearest suburbs. There are frequent services which means minimal waiting times. The buses are:
- Air conditioned and have comfortable seats
- Accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs
OuterLink bus to get around the inner suburbs
The OuterLink is one of the easiest ways to get around the Auckland’s inner suburbs.
It starts and ends at Newmarket and St Lukes, travelling through the city centre. Since 17 November 2024, it no longer travels through Epsom, Mount Eden, and Balmoral. The buses are orange.
For details about this change please visit Central crosstown bus changes.
The route goes:
- through Parnell, Herne Bay, Westmere, Point Chevalier, Mount Albert
- through the city centre on Wellesley Street
- past the University of Auckland and AUT
- past Auckland War Memorial Museum
- to Meola Road and MOTAT.
Timetable
Monday to Friday
Every 12 to 15 minutes from 6am to midnight.
Weekends and public holidays
Every 15 minutes from 6am to midnight.
The actual frequency of buses may vary.
Cost
Normal fares apply. If you use a contactless payment method or an AT HOP card, fares are based on the number of zones between the stations you tag on and off at.
For more information, visit fare zones and calculating how much you pay.
Information in Mandarin Chinese
Download the information brochure about these changes in Mandarin Chinese 下载关于这些变更的中文信息手册 (PDF, 5.3MB).
OuterLink updated route map
Download the full-size route map (PDF, 3.3MB).
TāmakiLink bus to travel Tāmaki Drive
The TāmakiLink is the easiest way to get to and from the Eastern Bays. It operates along Tāmaki Drive from Waitematā Station (Britomart). It travels to Spark Arena, Okahu Bay, Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's, Mission Bay, Kohimarama Beach, St Heliers Bay, and Glen Innes. The buses are bright blue.
Timetable
To Waitematā Station (Britomart):
Monday to Saturday: Every 15 minutes from 5:30am to 11:15pm*
Sunday and Public Holidays: Every 15 minutes from 6am to 11:15pm* 
From Waitematā Station (Britomart):
Monday to Saturday: Every 15 minutes from 5:30am to 11:15pm*
Sunday and Public Holidays: Every 15 minutes from 6:40am to 11:15pm*
(Friday and Saturday: 1am, 2am, 3am)
*Actual frequency may vary.
Cost
Normal fares apply. If you use a contactless payment method or an AT HOP card, fares are based on the number of zones between the stations you tag on and off at.
Find out more on fare zones and calculating how much you pay.
More about the TāmakiLink bus
It's a convenient way to get between Waitematā Station (Britomart) to and Glen Innes. Frequent services mean minimal waiting times. The buses are:
- air conditioned with comfortable seats
- accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs
More information
Buses operate in both directions unless indicated with arrows.
Link services are brought to you by Auckland Transport and NZ Bus.