Transport
Queen Margaret College’s central location makes it highly accessible via public transport, no matter where your journey might begin. We also offer several QMC private school bus options that bring students direct to the front gate, see below for more information about these 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 | Simla Cres by Simla Train Station | |
| 9 Cockayne Road via 106 Khandallah Road | 7.51am | Cockayne Road (Boxhill Station) via Agra Crescent, via Cashmere Avenue | 4.02pm |
| Simla Cres by Simla Train Station | 7.53am | 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 | |
| Ngaio Gorge Road (near 17) Stop ID 4406 via Kaiwharawhara Road | 7.59am | Halswater Drive opposite Lakewood Reserve Stop 3274 | 4.13pm |
| QMC | 8.10am | Westchester Drive at Amesbury Drive Stop 3276 | 4.27pm |
QMC Charter - Lower Hutt/Petone Coach Service
A private coach service is available to students based in Lower Hutt and Petone. Bookings are required to use this service.
Please note, this service is new and timings may not be exact. There is potential for more stops to be included, please contact QMC reception for more information regarding extra stops.
Contact QMC reception to reserve a spot today.
| To QMC | Arrival Time (approx.) | From QMC | Arrival Time (approx.) |
| High Street Opp Burger king #8117 | 7.00am | Queen Margaret College | 3.40pm |
| Queensgate Bus Stop C | 7.10am | Hutt Road towards Petone Station | |
| Waterloo Road opp Chilton St James | 7.12am | Jackson Street at Petone Ave #9003 | |
| Waterloo Station Stop B | 7.15am | Jackson Street at Brittania Street #9005 | |
| Ludlum Cres Bus Stop 8157 | 7.17am | Jackson Street opp. Aurora Street #9017 | |
| Randwick Road Bus stop 8155 | 7.20am | Randwick Road at Morea Shops #9155 | |
| Jessie Street Bus stop 8020 | 7.25am | Ludlam St | |
| Jackson Street at Aurora Street #8017 | 7.27am | Waterloo Station Stop D | |
| Jackson Street at Police Station #8005 | 7.29am | Waterloo Road at Chilton St James | |
| Jackson Street at Smiths. #8003 | 7.30am | Queensgate Stop A | |
| Queen Margaret College | 8.10am | High Street at Burger King #9117 | 4.30pm |