Canberra bus tickets & fares

Official fares for city buses in Canberra: tickets, passes, discounts and where to buy.

Fares at a glance

A single ticket costs A$3.41 (90 minutes from first tap-on, transfers included, bus and light rail).

Tickets

MyWay+ peak fare — adult 90 minutes from first tap-on, transfers included, bus and light railWith a MyWay+ card, the MyWay+ Pass in the app or a contactless bank card. Concession, school student and tertiary student A$1.71. Fares valid from 10 January 2026 (DI2025-314), checked 2026-10-24.A$3.41
MyWay+ off-peak fare — adult 90 minutes from first tap-on, transfers included, bus and light railOff-peak is weekdays 9:00 am–4:30 pm and after 6:30 pm, and all day on weekends and public holidays. Concession A$0.95; school and tertiary students A$1.71. Fares valid from 10 January 2026 (DI2025-314), checked 2026-10-24.A$2.70
MyWay+ school day trip — school student 90 minutes from first tap-on, transfers included, bus and light railFor primary and secondary students on official ACT school days. Fares valid from 10 January 2026 (DI2025-314), checked 2026-10-24.A$1.29
MyWay+ single use ticket — adult 2 hours from first validation of the QR codePre-paid paper ticket with a QR code. Concession and students A$2.65. Fares valid from 10 January 2026 (DI2025-314), checked 2026-10-24.A$5.29

Passes and cards

MyWay+ weekday daily cap — adult Maximum charge per day, weekdaysConcession, school and tertiary students A$5.08. The fare day runs from 2:00 am to 1:59 am. Fares valid from 10 January 2026 (DI2025-314), checked 2026-10-24.A$10.16
MyWay+ weekend / public holiday daily cap — adult Maximum charge per day, weekends and public holidaysConcession, school and tertiary students A$2.30. Fares valid from 10 January 2026 (DI2025-314), checked 2026-10-24.A$6.22
MyWay+ monthly journey cap Per calendar month, MyWay+ account holdersAfter 40 paid journeys in a calendar month (school students 30), further journeys that month are free. Fares valid from 10 January 2026 (DI2025-314), checked 2026-10-24.
MyWay+ daily ticket — adult Unlimited bus and light rail travel on the day of activationConcession and students A$5.08. Fares valid from 10 January 2026 (DI2025-314), checked 2026-10-24.A$10.16

Discounts and free travel

Free travel — ACT residents aged 70+ with an ACTION Gold Card or MyWay+ card, holders of vision impaired or TPI travel passes, Companion Card companions, children under school age who do not occupy a seat, seniors during Seniors Week, medal wearers on Anzac Day and everyone on 25 December. Fares valid from 10 January 2026 (DI2025-314), checked 2026-10-24.

Buying tickets and notes

How to pay — Tap on and off with a MyWay+ card, the MyWay+ Pass QR code in the app or a contactless bank card or device; or buy a pre-paid single use or daily ticket. Missing a tap-on or tap-off adds a default fare of up to A$1.88 (concession A$0.95). Fares valid from 10 January 2026 (DI2025-314), checked 2026-10-24.

Official sources

Prices are taken from the operators' official websites. Check before you travel — operators can change fares.

legislation.act.gov.au/DownloadFile/di/2025-314/current/PDF/2025-314.PDF

Frequently asked questions

How much is a bus ticket in Canberra?

MyWay+ peak fare — adult: A$3.41 (90 minutes from first tap-on, transfers included, bus and light rail).

Is there a day pass in Canberra?

Yes — MyWay+ weekday daily cap — adult: A$10.16.

Who travels free or at a discount in Canberra?

Free travel: ACT residents aged 70+ with an ACTION Gold Card or MyWay+ card, holders of vision impaired or TPI travel passes, Companion Card companions, children under school age who do not occupy a seat, seniors during Seniors Week, medal wearers on Anzac Day and everyone on 25 December. Fares valid from 10 January 2026 (DI2025-314), checked 2026-10-24.

Where can I buy bus tickets in Canberra?

How to pay: Tap on and off with a MyWay+ card, the MyWay+ Pass QR code in the app or a contactless bank card or device; or buy a pre-paid single use or daily ticket. Missing a tap-on or tap-off adds a default fare of up to A$1.88 (concession A$0.95). Fares valid from 10 January 2026 (DI2025-314), checked 2026-10-24.