Transport

Queen Margaret College’s central location makes it highly accessible via public transport, no matter where your journey might begin. We also offer private QMC charter bus services for students travelling from Wellington’s western suburbs, as well as a new trial service for families in the Hutt Valley, Petone and Eastbourne areas. These services bring students directly to QMC. See below for more information or email reception@qmc.school.nz

QMC Charter Bus - Hutt Valley, Petone and Eastbourne Service

QMC is pleased to offer a new private charter bus service for students living in the Hutt Valley, Petone and Eastbourne areas from the start of Term 3, 2026.

The service operates in the morning and afternoon, from an Eastbourne parent drop spot, along the Petone foreshore, with stops through Lower Hutt, before travelling directly to QMC. This is a private QMC charter service and is separate from public bus and train services. Bookings are required to use this service.

As this is a new service, it will initially operate as a trial while we assess demand. We welcome feedback from families, including suggestions for pick-up points along the route, and encourage parents to contact us to discuss any transport needs. Our hope is to make this a permanent service, subject to ongoing demand.

Contact QMC reception to reserve your space or discuss the service today.

To QMC Arrival Time (approx.) From QMC
(Departing 3.40pm)
Arrival Time (approx.)
Makaro Gardens | Muritai Road at Makaro Gardens| Stop ID 8850 7.15am Bunnings, Hutt Road opposite Nevis Street | Petone | Stop ID 8046 3.52pm
Houhere Terrace | Muritai Road at Houhere Terrace, near 108| Stop ID 8848 7.17am Jackson Street at Bolton Street, near Subway and Hell Pizza | Petone | Stop ID 8006 3.58pm
Days Bay Wharf | Stop ID 8845 7.20am Cuba Street at Burnham Street | Alicetown | Stop ID 9009 4.00pm
Mahina Bay | Marine Drive near Mahina Bay | Stop ID 8842 7.22am Victoria Street near 64 | Alicetown | Stop ID 8112 4.01pm
York Bay | Stop ID 8840 7.23am Hutt Valley High School | Opposite side of Woburn Road | Stop ID 8159 4.03pm
Lowry Bay | Stop ID 8839 7.25am Woburn Road | At Hutt Recreation Ground | Stop ID 8158 4.04pm
Point Howard | Stop ID 8838 7.27am Ludlam Crescent | At Wai-iti Crescent, near 28 | Stop ID 8157 --------
Ludlam Crescent | At Wai-iti Crescent, near 28 | Stop ID 8157 7.34am Point Howard | Stop ID 9838 4.11pm
Woburn Road at Hutt Recreation Ground | Stop ID 8158 7.35am Lowry Bay | Near 230 | Stop ID 9839 4.13pm
Hutt Valley High School | Woburn Road | Stop ID 9159 7.36am York Bay | Near 305 | Stop ID 9840 4.15pm
Victoria Street near 64 | Alicetown | Stop ID 8112 7.37am Mahina Bay | Stop ID 9842 4.16pm
Cuba Street at Burnham Street | Alicetown | Stop ID 8009 7.39am Days Bay Wharf | Stop ID 9845 4.18pm
Jackson Street at Bolton Street, near Subway and Hell Pizza | Petone | Stop ID 8006 7.42am Houhere Terrace | Stop ID 9848 4.20pm
Bunnings, Hutt Road at Nevis Street | Petone | Stop ID 8001 7.45am Makaro Gardens | Stop ID 9854 4.22pm

Terms & Conditions

  • 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

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

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