An aerial view of the grand, ornate Dunedin Railway Station surrounded by gardens, city streets, and rolling hills under a blue sky.

Scenic Train Timetables

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Plan your journey

Find current departure times for scenic train journeys from Dunedin Railway Station. Operating days and departure times can change throughout the year, so check the timetable for your chosen date before booking.

Dunedin Railway Station

The Taieri Gorge

The Taieri Gorge is approximately five hours return between Dunedin and Pukerangi.

Operating days vary seasonally.

Typical timetable:

Check-in opens
8:30am

Check-in closes
9:15am

Depart Dunedin
9:30am

Depart Pukerangi
12:00pm

Arrive Dunedin
approximately 2:15pm

An aerial view of the Taieri Gorge train traveling along a curving mountain track in Otago, NZ.
Dunedin Railway Station

The Seasider

The standard Seasider is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes return between Dunedin and Merton.

The Seasider Twilight follows the same coastal route with a later departure on selected dates.

Full Day and Full Day+ services continue to Ōamaru on selected dates.

The Seasider train travels along a narrow causeway beside a body of water within Dunedin with a rolling green hill in the background.

Seasonal & Special Journeys

Special journeys operate on selected dates and have their own departure and return times.

See What's On
The Taieri gorge passenger train parked at the Dunedin Railway Station beneath a large glass and steel roof.

Always check your booking

Your booking confirmation is the best source for the check-in and departure time for your specific journey.