Changes to bus routes for 2025 school year

Students across the City of Moreton Bay should plan their back-to-school journeys ahead of the new school year with changes to bus routes in place.

Translink has worked with 11 SEQ bus operators to introduce 33 new school routes, 833 route modifications, 11 route removals and has supplied four new buses.

A Translink spokesperson says new bus services have been introduced in new estates and expanded in areas experiencing growth.

“In addition to improved coverage, the changes help to address reliability, safety, and reduced run times and transfers for many school bus users,” the spokesperson says.

Some changes are a result of new school bell times. Other changes have been made in response to requests from students, schools, and community regarding their services.

Students, parents and guardians are urged to familiarise themselves with any changes to their service by using Translink’s School Service Finder or Journey Planner or visiting local bus operator websites.

Other important tips for students to ensure a smooth transition back to school include:

• buying/checking the validity of travel cards or go cards and considering auto top-up;
• familiarising themselves with local public transport stops, stations, and services;
• claiming School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS) if applicable; and
• checking out Translink’s safe school travel tips.

Caboolture Bus Lines (24 route changes)

• New routes to Elimbah State School and Pumicestone State School based on feedback from parents.
• New route to Morayfield High, removing a dangerous stop.
• New services for students in Pacific Harbour and Sandstone Boulevard.
• Adjusted services to ease congestion for students from multiple schools.
• Improved trip times for Pacific Harbour, enhancing efficiency.

Kangaroo Bus Lines (14 route changes)

• New services to Amity estate and North Harbour, improving student safety by reducing the need to walk along busy roads.
• Service adjustments for Narangba Valley Primary School following feedback from parents.
• A service to Summerstone estate to address customer needs.
• Realignment of service 7022PM to include The Younity School for the first time. The change also improves safety by avoiding crossings on busy Pitt Rd.
• A diversion into Narangba Valley State School enhances safety by removing the need for students to cross Young Rd.
• Multiple adjusted departure times to avoid congestion and ensure timely arrivals, as well as realignment and timetable changes to reduce delays, and adjustments made to help reduce overcrowding.

Thompson Bus Services (35 route changes)

• Route adjustments for 6800AM, 6806PM, and 6807PM to better align with school schedules.
• Multiple routes, such as 6824AM and 6831AM/PM, have been extended into northern Griffin, improving accessibility to school bus services for students.
• The removal of low patronage route 6825AM.

More information about school travel is available on the Translink website, via the Translink app or by phoning 13 12 30.