Getting to and around Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt Main Street

Upper Hutt offers a range of convenient and reliable transport options—whether you're commuting to Wellington, heading to school, or exploring the wider region. Here's everything you need to know about getting around Upper Hutt by train, bus, car, or carpool.

Public transport in Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt is well-connected by both train and bus services, making it easy to travel within the city and to other parts of the Wellington region. Over 10% of our residents use public transport to travel to work, and it's a vital service for those attending schools, major events in Wellington, and the 11% of households without a private vehicle.

Trains

The Hutt Valley Line runs through the centre of Upper Hutt, offering direct rail services to Lower Hutt and Wellington. The Wairarapa Line runs from Upper Hutt to Masterton for our northbound train-travellers. These train services are managed by Metlink so please refer to their website for train schedules and updates. You can also ring Metlink on 0800 801 700.

Check Metlink for train timetable here

Buses

Local buses connect suburbs throughout Upper Hutt and link with train stations for seamless transfers. These services are also managed by Metlink, so please refer to their website for bus schedule and updates. Remember to filter by Upper Hutt city to get the information you are after. You can also ring Metlink on 0800 801 700.

Check Metlink for bus timetable here

Driving to and from Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt is easy to reach by car and well-connected to key transport routes in the Wellington region.

Located on State Highway 2 (SH2), Upper Hutt is just a 25-minute drive to Wellington City via a dual-lane road. Access to State Highway 1 and the Porirua Basin is available through the Haywards Hill Interchange (SH2/SH58), located just south of the city. The state highways are part of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)'s network of roads connecting regions.

The city is:

  • 30 km from the Port of Wellington (approx.35 minutes by car)
  • 35 km from Wellington Airport (approx. 45 minutes by car)

We have plenty of free time-limited parking around the city centre and all-day park-and-ride parking at our train stations for public transport users.

Check out the NZTA website for more information

Carpooling and sustainable travel

Looking to reduce your travel costs or environmental impact? Carpooling is a great option.

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) provides information on how to start or join a carpool. Carpooling can help save money, reduce congestion, and support more sustainable transport.

Learn more about carpooling on the NZTA website

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