Catch public transport or walk the fan trail to Tuesday’s semi-final

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 is back in Auckland on Tuesday (24 March) with the first semi-final. Public transport is the easiest way to get to Eden Park to see the action which starts at 2pm. Travel on trains and special event buses is included with your match ticket.

We would recommend that you travel early to avoid the crowds. Tuesday is a normal business day so services are likely to be busy.

Bus

Travel on special event buses is included with your match ticket. Services operate to Eden Park starting at around midday from Auckland City Centre (outside Civic Theatre, Queen St), Northern Busway stations, Takapuna (Hurstmere Rd by Wilson’s car park), Manukau (Leyton Way), Pakuranga Plaza, Botany Town Centre, Newmarket (19 Remuera Rd) and Mt Eden (train station and village).

Full details on service times and pick-up and drop-off points are on our website and remember to keep your match ticket for the ride home.

Northern Express

Additional Northern Express buses will operate after midnight on Tuesday departing from Britomart. These extra services are at 12.15am, 12.30, 12.45 and 1.00.

Train

Travel on trains from midday until the end of services after the match is included with your ticket. Extra trains will be provided after the game until the crowds are cleared, and remember to keep your match ticket for the ride home.

Western Line:

Additional trains will operate on the Western Line.

After the match, Morningside is the station for all passengers travelling west.

Southern/Eastern Line:

Regular train services operate before the match but there will be extra services from Britomart afterwards.

When the game is over, Kingsland will be the station for passengers heading back to Britomart where they can transfer onto Eastern andSouthern Line trains.

Ferry

The Downtown Ferry Terminal is next to the Britomart Transport Centre; ferry passengers can easily change to a bus or train to get to Eden Park. Normal fares apply on the ferries.

Road closures

During the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 there will be road closures and parking restrictions in the vicinity of Eden Park. Full details here:https://at.govt.nz/about-us/news-events/eden-park-event-road-closures/

Please note there will be some mobility parking available on Cricket Ave.

Cycling and Walking

There is some bike parking at Eden Park and the ground is an easy walk from many of Auckland’s inner suburbs, it’s a comfortable 50 minute walk from Auckland’s city centre.

Plan your journey, check timetables and fares online at www.at.govt.nz or phone 09 366 6400 to talk to our AT Contact Centre team.

Passengers are reminded that alcohol and drugs are not permitted for consumption on any of our public transport services.

For everything you need to know about transport on Tuesday go to: https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/events/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/

Visit the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 website.

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