Metlink Bus Timetable AX

Airport Express (Wellington - Airport)

Wellington AX bus stop list and next bus times

The Wellington AX bus serves 12 bus stops in Wellington departing from Wellington International Airport and ending at Wellington Station / Stop E. Scroll down to see upcoming bus AX times at each stop. You can also see connecting lines for the bus AX route at each stop, so you can understand where and when to transfer. The full Metlink AX schedule with real-time tracker data is available in the app.

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Stops

Thu, May 28, 2026

Wellington International Airport9:35 AM
Kilbirnie / Stop B9:41 AM
Hataitai / Stop A9:45 AM
Courtenay Place / Stop A9:50 AM
Courtenay Place / St James Theatre9:51 AM
Manners Street / Cuba Street / Stop A9:53 AM
Manners Street / Willis Street9:54 AM
Willis Street / Grand Arcade9:56 AM
Lambton Quay / Cable Car Lane9:58 AM
Lambton Central / Stop A9:59 AM
Lambton Quay North / Stop C10:00 AM
Wellington Station / Stop E10:02 AM

Metlink Airport Express (Wellington - Airport) map

Wellington AX bus route map

The Wellington AX bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Wellington AX 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 AX bus is approaching your stop.

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Wellington AX bus Service Alerts

Open the app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the bus AX 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 AX bus Service Frequency

The next AX bus leaves Wellington International Airport at 9:35 AM, and arrives at Wellington Station / Stop E at 10:02 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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Metlink AX bus On-Time Performance

80 % on time

80% of riders report that the Metlink AX bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 13 riders reported on the on-time performance of the AX bus. Compared to other Metlink lines, the AX bus is ranked 5 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 AX by opening the Transit app.

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Wellington AX bus FAQ

What time does the next Wellington AX bus depart from Wellington International Airport?
The next AX bus leaves Wellington International Airport at 9:35 AM, and arrives at Wellington Station / Stop E at 10:02 AM. The total trip time for the next Wellington AX bus is 27.
Is the AX 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 AX schedule by downloading the Transit app.
When does the next AX bus arrive?
You can see the next Wellington AX bus times in the app, and you can see future departure times as well.
How many bus stops are there for the Wellington AX bus?
There are 12 stops on the Wellington AX bus.
Is the Wellington AX bus usually crowded?
You can find real-time information on Wellington AX 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 AX bus currently running?
Find out the current status for the Wellington AX bus in the app
What is the closest Wellington AX bus stop to me?
Open the app to see your location on a map and find the closest bus AX stop to where you are.