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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 as each service operates on such 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
The CityLink is the easiest way to get around Auckland's city centre. It operates from the newly developed Wynyard Quarter, along Queen St, up to Karangahape Road and then back down Queen Street. All the CityLink buses are bright red and are easy to spot.
Timetables
Monday to FridayEvery 7 to 8 minutes*
6.00am to midnight 
Weekends and Public Holidays
Every 10 minutes*
6.20am to midnight
*Actual frequency may vary.
Cost
$1.00 maximum adult and tertiary cash fare and 50c 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.
Route
- Operates through the centre of the city and the developing Wynyard Quarter
- Links with waterfront tram, trains, ferries, Northern Express and other buses
Connecting Wynyard Quarter, Queen Street and Karangahape Road
More about the CityLink bus
- Frequent services mean minimal waiting times
- Air conditioned with designer comfort seats
- Wheelchair and pushchair friendly buses
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, through Newmarket, along Karangahape Rd, Ponsonby Road, past Victoria Park and then back 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. With an AT HOP card, fares are based on the number of zones you travel through.
Find out more on fare zones and calculating how much you pay.
More about the InnerLink bus
- Links with trains, ferries, Northern Express and other buses
- Cost effective way to get between the inner city and nearest suburbs
- Frequent services mean minimal waiting times
- Air conditioned with designer comfort seats
- Wheelchair and pushchair friendly buses
OuterLink bus to get around the inner suburbs
The OuterLink is the easiest way to get around the inner suburbs of Auckland city. It operates from Wellesley Street, past the Universities, through Parnell, Newmarket, Epsom, Balmoral, Mt Eden, St Lukes, Mt Albert, out to the Meola Rd entrance to MOTAT, through Westmere, Herne Bay and then back to Wellesley Street. The buses are bright amber.
Timetable
Monday to Friday: Every 12 to 15 minutes from 6.00am to midnight*
Weekends and Public Holidays: Every 15 minutes from 6.00am to midnight* 
*Actual frequency may vary.
Cost
Normal fares apply. With an AT HOP card, fares are based on the number of zones you travel through.
Find out more on fare zones and calculating how much you pay.
More about the OuterLink bus
- Convenient way to get around Central Auckland and inner suburbs
- Frequent services mean minimal waiting times
- Air conditioned with designer comfort seats
- Wheelchair and pushchair friendly buses
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) 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 6.00am 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: 1.00am, 2.00am, 3.00am)
*Actual frequency may vary.
Cost
Normal fares apply. With an AT HOP card, fares are based on the number of zones you travel through.
Find out more on fare zones and calculating how much you pay.
More about the TāmakiLink bus
- Convenient way to get from Waitematā Station (Britomart) to and from Glen Innes.
- Frequent services mean minimal waiting times
- Air conditioned with designer comfort seats
- Wheelchair and pushchair friendly buses
Route map
View route map of the CityLink, InnerLink, OuterLink and TāmakiLink (PDF 1.2MB).
Buses operate in both directions unless indicated with arrows.
Link services are brought to you by Auckland Transport and NZ Bus.