Tickets and fares

No. Te Huia is a public transport service operating on a first in, first served basis for general seating. Wheelchair users will need to book a seat, as there are only two available spaces on each train. Please use the booking form to check availability and secure your place.

Te Huia is a public transport service so you do not need a ticket. You will need to pay your fare onboard via Bee Card or cash/EFTPOS. Bee Cards are available to purchase online, on board or at one of our retailers. Find out more here. 

Te Huia is a public transport service so bookings are not available. However, for groups of more than 10 passengers, we recommend notifying the team in advance. Please get in contact at least one week prior to your intended departure date so we can assess availability and passenger demand.

No. In July 2021, the Waikato Regional Council removed child fares in favour of a single Bee Card or cash fare to simplify the system. 

No.

Not currently. Weekly fare capping is being investigated for regular users to receive discounted rates. 

No.

No. You will need to use a Bee Card or pay a cash fare. You can only use the AT HOP card on the Auckland Transport Metro network.

Fares will depend on where you are departing from and if you're eligible for a concession. Please refer to the fares to calculate the price of your trip.

If you have a SuperGold Card you'll need to get your concession loaded onto your Bee Card. This will grant you free travel on all services from 1 February 2022. 

No. Cash fares are only available to purchase on board the train.

If you are leaving Te Huia at Papakura to transfer to an AT Metro train or bus service, you will need to pay for a second fare with an AT HOP card.

Yes you can, but please note this is not valid on the Auckland Transport Metro network.

You can buy a AT HOP card online, at the Hamilton Transport Centre or at an AT HOP retailer. Visit the AT website for more information.

No, the cards use different payment systems and are not compatible.