Canberra public transport journey planner

A Origin

B Destination

Beta — The planner is in beta — routes and times may contain errors.

Journey planner — Canberra public transport

Enter your origin and destination (an address, a stop or a point on the map) and the planner finds the fastest way by public transport: which lines, where to change and how far you walk. It is computed from the real timetable, and lines affected by changes are marked.

Now — departures from the current time. At a time — for an exact day and hour. Anytime — typical duration, without specific departures (to compare routes).
When roadworks affect one of the suggested routes, that route is marked “roadworks on route”, and the closed sections are visible on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How do I plan a trip by public transport across Canberra?

Enter your origin and destination — an address or a stop, pick a point by clicking on the map, or use your location. The planner finds up to 3 best routes with lines, transfers, walking and departure times.

Does the planner use the official timetable?

Yes. Departures are calculated from the weekday, Saturday and Sunday timetables, and ride durations from measured per-hour times for every segment — so a rush-hour ride is realistically estimated as slower than one at night.

Can I plan a trip for later or for the weekend?

Yes. Besides departing "Now" you can pick an exact departure date and time, or the "Anytime" option, which shows which route is generally best and how long the trip typically takes on a weekday.

Does the planner work at night too?

Yes. After midnight it calculates with night lines and their departures, and if it is faster to wait for the first morning departure — it will suggest that as well.

What if a line is currently not running?

Lines that are temporarily suspended are automatically excluded from suggestions while the suspension lasts, so the planner never recommends a ride that is currently impossible.

Is the planner free and does it need to be installed?

It is completely free and works directly in the browser, on your phone and computer — no installation and no sign-up. The site can also be added to your home screen as an app.

Can I share a planned route?

Yes — every search has its own link. Just copy the address from the browser and send it: whoever opens it will see the same search with the same origin and destination.

Does the planner show which streets the bus actually takes?

Yes — routes are drawn on the map along the real line paths, and walking along real footpaths, so you can see exactly where you go and where you transfer.