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Metlink Bus Timetable 18

Miramar - Newtown - Kelburn - Karori

88 % on time

Wellington 18 bus stop list and next bus times

The Wellington 18 bus serves 49 bus stops in Wellington departing from Miramar / Darlington Road (near 124) and ending at Karori / Karori Road. Scroll down to see upcoming bus 18 times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus 18 route at each stop, so you can understand where and when to transfer. The full Metlink 18 schedule with real-time tracker data is available in the app.

Karori
Miramar
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Thu, May 28, 2026
Metlink Miramar - Newtown - Kelburn - Karori map

Wellington 18 bus route map

The Wellington 18 bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Wellington 18 bus to help you plan your journey on Metlink. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 18 bus is approaching your stop.

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Wellington 18 bus Service Alerts

Open the app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus 18 schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by Metlink so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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Metlink 18 bus Service Frequency

The next 18 bus leaves Miramar / Darlington Road (near 124) at 7:45 AM, and arrives at Karori / Karori Road at 8:49 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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Metlink 18 bus On-Time Performance

88 % on time

88% of riders report that the Metlink 18 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 10 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 18 bus. Compared to other Metlink lines, the 18 bus is ranked 2 out of 222 Metlink lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official Metlink metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 18 by opening the Transit app.

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Wellington 18 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next Wellington 18 bus depart from Miramar / Darlington Road (near 124)?

    The next 18 bus leaves Miramar / Darlington Road (near 124) at 7:45 AM, and arrives at Karori / Karori Road at 8:49 AM. The total trip time for the next Wellington 18 bus is 64.

  • Is the 18 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the Metlink 18 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next 18 bus arrive?

    You can see the next Wellington 18 bus times in the app, and you can see future departure times as well.

  • How many bus stops are there for the Wellington 18 bus?

    There are 49 stops on the Wellington 18 bus.

  • Is the Wellington 18 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on Wellington 18 bus crowding levels in the app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your stop.

  • Is the Wellington 18 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the Wellington 18 bus in the app

  • What is the closest Wellington 18 bus stop to me?

    Open the app to see your location on a map and find the closest bus 18 stop to where you are.

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