Transport
Queen Margaret College’s central location makes it highly accessible via public transport, no matter where your journey might begin. We also offer a QMC private school bus for Wellingtons Western Suburbs that bring students direct to the front gate, see below for more information or email reception@qmc.school.nz
Public Transportation
Our campus is a 10-minute stroll from Wellington Train Station, making rail an efficient option for students and staff. Several bus stops are located within minutes of the college, providing additional commuting options.
We encourage you to visit the Metlink site for specific travel information.
Morning
| Route Number | Starting Point | Suburbs Serviced | Drop Off Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 611 | Karori Mall | Karori, Thorndon | QMC |
| 612 | Allington Road, Karori | Karori, Thorndon | QMC |
| 743 | Surrey St, Wilton | Wilton, Wadestown, Thorndon | Murphy St |
Afternoon
| Route Number | Collection Point | Suburbs Serviced | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 617 | QMC | Thorndon, Kelburn, Karori | |
| 619 | QMC | Thorndon, Wadestown, Wilton, Northland | |
| 623 | QMC | Thorndon, CBD, Mount Victoria, Roseneath, Hataitai, Kilbirnie, Strathmore, Seatoun, Breaker Bay | |
| 625 | QMC | Thorndon, CBD, Brooklyn, Kowhai Park | |
| 732 | QMC | Thorndon, CBD, Newtown, Berhampore, Island Bay |
QMC Charter - Western Coach Service
A private coach service is available to students based in Wellington’s western suburbs, from Churton Park via Johnsonville and Ngaio Gorge. Bookings are required to use this service.
Contact QMC reception to reserve your space today.
| To QMC | Arrival Time (approx.) | From QMC | Arrival Time (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester Drive (near 111) Stop ID 3218 | 7.33am | QMC via Kaiwharawhara Road | 3.40pm |
| Halswater Drive Lakewood Reserve Stop ID 3236 via Middleton Road | 7.35am | Ngaio Gorge Road at Trelissick Crescent Stop 5446 | 3.53pm |
| Johnsonville Hub Stop B | 7.41am | Kenya Street at Crofton Road (near 6) via Khandallah Road | 3.55pm |
| Station Road (near 7) Stop ID 5460 via 41 Agra Crescent | 7.48am | Ngaio Library Stop ID 5449 | 3.56pm |
| 9 Cockayne Road via 106 Khandallah Road | 7.51am | Simla Cres by Simla Train Station | 3.58pm |
| Simla Cres by Simla Train Station | 7.53am | Cockayne Road (Boxhill Station) via Agra Crescent, via Cashmere Avenue | 4.02pm |
| Ngaio Library Stop ID 4449 | 7.54am | Station Road (near 8) Stop via Burma Road | 4.09pm |
| Cnr of Kenya and Crofton Road Stop ID 4448 | 7.55am | Johnsonville Hub Stop A Stop 3000 via Middleton Road | 4.13pm |
| Ngaio Gorge Road (near 17) Stop ID 4406 via Kaiwharawhara Road | 7.59am | Halswater Drive opposite Lakewood Reserve Stop 3274 | 4.20pm |
| QMC | 8.10am | Westchester Drive at Amesbury Drive Stop 3276 | 4.27pm |
NEW QMC Charter Bus – Lower Hutt, Petone & Eastbourne Drop Spot (Term 3, 2026) EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN!
We are pleased to share an exciting transport update for families living in the Hutt Valley, Petone and Eastbourne areas. From the start of Term 3, 2026, QMC is planning to introduce a new charter bus service (private service, not a public bus or train). The proposed route will include stops through Lower Hutt (route to be confirmed), Petone foreshore, with an Eastbourne parent drop spot, before travelling directly to QMC, operating morning and afternoon services.
To help us confirm the viability of this service, we now invite families to complete our Expression of Interest form. Your response is important in helping us determine routes, stops and overall demand. (Please note: this is not a confirmed booking).
Indicative Costs & Terms
- Estimated cost: approximately $600 per term, charged to your school account
- This equates to around $13 per day for a return trip (approximately $2 more than a return student train fare but the bus brings students straight to QMC on Hobson Street)
- No one-way fares are available
- Families will need to commit to a full term in advance
- Charges will be applied at the start of each term
- No refunds will be issued for days the service is not used
- The bus will display ‘Queen Margaret College’ as its destination
- Students should be at their stop 5 minutes before the scheduled time
Any queries should be directed to reception on 04 473 7160 or reception@qmc.school.nz