Turning commuter time
into office time

This popular service provides commuters in the lower North Island with a convenient connection between Palmerston North and Wellington from Monday to Friday excluding public holidays.

The Capital Connection makes the trip to and from the office easy and comfortable, travelling non-stop between Paraparaumu and Wellington Station. You’ll have time to sit back and relax, sleep, read, take in the view from large, panoramic windows, or use the time productively to catch up on your work.

A licensed café carriage provides drinks, snacks and light meals and there are also toilet facilities on board.

Tickets can be purchased on board from the Train manager on the day of travel, or from a Capital Connection ticketing agent.

From Monday 9 January 2012 all Capital Connection tickets and passes are only valid for travel on Capital Connection services.

Download the Capital Connection Brochure (PDF 391KB) for more information on timetable and fares.

Getting your ticket

• Palmerston North Information Centre - The Square, Palmerston North (View Map)
• Paraparaumu Station, Amohia Street - (View Map)
• Wellington Railway Station - Bunny Street - (View Map)

For further timetable and fare information please phone us on 0800 872 468.

Concession Fares:

• Children aged 5 – 15 years inclusive
• Full time Secondary students in uniform or with a current school ID
• Full time studying Tertiary students with a current Tertiary ID
• SuperGold card holders with a current SuperGold card
• Blind passenger with guide dog

Child Policy

• Applies to children aged 5-15 years inclusive
• Children aged 0-4 years inclusive travel free if sitting on an adult's knee, one infant per adult
• Children 13 years and under must be accompanied by an adult

Wheelchairs

• Conventional and motorised wheelchairs can be conveyed on the Capital Connection subject to space availability
• Mobility scooters are unable to be conveyed due to the weight and space constraints

Bicycles

• Bicycles can be conveyed on the Capital Connection in the baggage van subject to space availability
• Please make yourself known to the Train Manager as they will place your bicycle onboard.

Please note: Tranz Metro tickets and school passes are not accepted on the Capital Connection, seats are not guaranteed and fares are subject to change without notice.