Check the Mainlander train schedule for every upcoming departure, with live availability. Book a ticket-only seat or a Rail & Stay package straight from the schedule.
Plan your South Island rail journey with confidence — browse weekend dates, compare routes between Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill, and jump through to booking when you are ready.
Live availability
Browse every upcoming departure by weekend on the Mainlander train schedule. Book a ticket-only journey, or choose a Rail & Stay package when one is available for your dates. Looking for a longer trip? See our southern rail coach tour or weekend rail journeys.