The Seasider Timetable & Fares
Choose the Seasider journey that suits your day
The Seasider offers several different ways to experience Dunedin's coastal railway.
Journey duration, destination, operating dates and fares vary, so check the details of the experience you're booking.
The Seasider
The standard Seasider travels from Dunedin Railway Station to Merton and return.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Merton
Local Rates
Arc Brewery Stop-Off
The Arc Brewery Stop-Off operates as part of the standard Seasider service.
You'll travel north aboard The Seasider before leaving the train at Arc Brewery for approximately 90 minutes.
The train continues to Merton before turning around and collecting you on its return journey.
Stopover: 90 minutes
Return: Rejoin the standard Seasider travelling back to Dunedin
Choosing the brewery stop means you will not travel the section of the Seasider route between Arc Brewery and Merton.
Local Rates
The Seasider Twilight
The Seasider Twilight follows the same route as the standard Seasider to Merton and return but operates later in the day.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Merton
Local Rates
The Seasider Full Day
The Full Day extends The Seasider north to Ōamaru.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Ōamaru
Ōamaru stopover: Approximately 3 hours
Departure: Varies by service
Return: Same day
Local Rates
The Seasider Full Day+
The Full Day+ also travels to Ōamaru but includes an extra hour at the destination.
Duration: Approximately 9 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Ōamaru
Ōamaru stopover: Approximately 4 hours
Departure: Varies by service
Return: Same day
Local Rates
Otago Local rates
Otago Local fares are available on eligible standard Seasider journeys.
Residents within the Otago Regional Council area need to show proof of their Otago address at check-in.
Special and event departures may be excluded from local pricing.