# Wellington Trains

> Real-time Wellington train departures and live map. (iPhone/iPad app by Malcolm Pullman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wellington-trains/id879982401 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Malcolm Pullman](https://appshunter.io/developer/879982404)
- Category: Travel, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-05-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wellington-trains/id879982401/reviews.md

## What is Wellington Trains?

Get real-time train departures for the Wellington rail network, right from your pocket.

Features:
• Real-time departure boards for every station on the network
• Live train map showing where trains are right now
• Nearest station detection using your location
• Service alerts and delay notifications filtered by line
• Supports all lines: Kāpiti, Hutt Valley, Melling, Johnsonville, and Wairarapa

Wellington Trains pulls live data directly from Metlink so you always know when your next train is leaving. Open the app, see your departures.

Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with Metlink. Departure information is sourced from Metlink's real-time data feed and accuracy is not guaranteed.

## Key features

- Real-time departure boards
- Live train map
- Nearest station detection
- Service alerts and delay notifications
- Supports all Wellington lines

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wellington-trains/id879982401/reviews.md

### 5/5 — nice app thanks!

*2025-10-22, version 4.1.0*

nice app cheers!👍

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2023-07-09, version 4.0.1*

Totes amazeballs. So simple to use.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2022-09-01, version 4.0.1*

This app tells you what you need to know when you need to know it. So much better than Metlink.

### 1/5 — Great app until

*2021-07-01, version 3.0.1*

Why does this app lose functionality every few months? :( it doesn’t show me any train information now

### 4/5 — Only one more thing!

*2021-05-22, version 3.0.1*

Love this app but the platforms would be awesome! Cheers bro! 
Roamen

### 5/5 — Hallelujah thanks Malcom

*2021-05-06, version 3.0.1*

Finally I can see when the train is coming!!! Thanks bro, who ever thought trying to find a simple thing like “when is my next train coming” as I’m going to the train station when I’m in a hurry. Metlink probably have a whole team people yet hard to figure out every time when the next train is coming. This is simple, informative and so far it works :)

### 4/5 — GPS locating not working

*2021-03-24, version 3.0.1*

Hi the GPS location of trains stopped working:) thanks for the awesome app

### 5/5 — Bus App

*2021-02-21, version 2.4.0*

Awesome app! Could you please make a Wellington bus app with the same style! Cheers

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2019-06-09, version 2.3.2*

If only all timetable apps were this good. So much better than the official Metlink app.
I would pay to lose the adds, though. Mr Pullman’s Bus app is also excellent. Many thanks.

### 4/5 — Graham Congdon

*2018-07-23, version 2.2.1*

Great service. Fantastic staff. Been using the trains from Kapiti for over 15 years. 
Many thanks. 
Graham

## Frequently asked questions about Wellington Trains

### What does Wellington Trains do?

This app provides real-time train departure information for the Wellington rail network. It shows you when your next train is leaving from any station, displays a live map of train locations, and can detect your nearest station.

### What are the key features of Wellington Trains?

Key features include real-time departure boards for all stations, a live train map, automatic detection of your nearest station using your location, and service alerts for delays or disruptions filtered by line. It supports all major Wellington lines.

### Is Wellington Trains free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What lines does Wellington Trains support?

The app supports all lines within the Wellington rail network, including Kāpiti, Hutt Valley, Melling, Johnsonville, and Wairarapa.

### How does the app get its train data?

The application pulls live data directly from Metlink's real-time data feed. While it aims for accuracy, the app is not affiliated with Metlink, and the accuracy of the departure information is not guaranteed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.3 — 2026-04-23

5.0.3
Timetable will now automatically refresh

5.0.0
Fresh new look with enhanced features to keep you on schedule.

### 5.0.0 — 2026-04-08

Fresh new look with enhanced features to keep you on schedule.

### 4.1.0 — 2024-10-07

Bug fixes

### 4.0.1 — 2021-07-22

Bug fixes and improvements

### 4.0.0 — 2021-07-04

Fixed: Train departures were missing after Metlink website changes.

## Related topics

[metlink wellington](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/metlink-wellington)

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