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Bus 72 · Stockland Shellharbour → Peterborough Ave before Pur Pur Ave → Stockland Shellharbour
Line 72 goes from Stockland Shellharbour to Peterborough Ave before Pur Pur Ave; departures on weekdays run from 09:00 until 16:25, 5 departures a day.
- Headway~120 min
- First departure09:41
- Last departure17:06
- Average ride~21 min
- Stops23
- Departures per day5
- Route length6.2 km
- Peak—
- Off-peak—
- Saturday4 departures
- Sundaynot running
A circular bus line of Wollongong public transport — it departs from Stockland Shellharbour, passes Peterborough Ave before Pur Pur Ave and returns.The first departure is at 09:41, the last at 17:06.Departures run every ~120 min, and the ride takes ~21 min on average.
The line runs as a loop — Peterborough Ave before Pur Pur Ave is a through terminus.
Important:departures from Peterborough Ave before Pur Pur Ave (return direction) are estimates — derived from departures at the origin stop and the average travel time to the turning point. They are not official and may differ from the actual timetable.
Timetable
First
09:41
Last
17:06
Departures
5
| 09 | 41 |
|---|---|
| 10 | 41 |
| 13 | 01 |
| 14 | 41 |
| 17 | 06 |
Stops
- departure0min
Peterborough Ave before Pur Pur Ave
- +1 min1min
Osborne Pde opp Pur Pur Ave
- +1 min2min
Osborne Pde at Little Lake Cres
- +0 min2min
Osborne Pde before George St
- +1 min3min
George St opp Stephanie Ave
- +0 min3min
Warrigal Care Retirement Village, George St
- +2 min8min
The Salvation Army, Leawarra Ave
- +1 min9min
Leawarra Ave before Roberts Ave
- +1 min10min
The Kingsway before Messenger Rd
- +0 min10min
Messenger Rd at Captain Cook Dr
- +1 min11min
Lindesay St opp Oconnell St
- +1 min12min
Loftus Dr opp Lindesay St
- +1 min13min
Carrington St after Clematis Cres
- +0 min13min
Wattle Rd opp Benson Ave
- +1 min14min
Wallaroo Dr before Echidna Pl
- +1 min15min
Wallaroo Dr before Platypus Way
- +0 min15min
Wallaroo Dr before Gilder Ave
- +1 min16min
Glider Ave opp Nazareth Catholic School
- +0 min16min
Cygnet Ave before Albatross Dr
- +2 min18min
Cygnet Ave opp Chillawong Cct
Frequently asked questions
When are the first and last departures of line 72?
On weekdays the first departure from Peterborough Ave before Pur Pur Ave is at 09:41 and the last at 17:06. There are 5 departures in total.
Does line 72 run on weekends?
Yes — on Saturday from 11:36 to 15:21.
Does line 72 run on Sundays?
No. The current timetable has no Sunday departures for line 72.
How often does line 72 run?
Departures run about every 120 minutes (median headway between 06:00 and 21:00 on weekdays). It is denser at peak and sparser in the evening and at weekends.
How long is the ride on line 72?
The whole ride takes about 21 minutes on average.
How many stops does line 72 have?
Line 72 is circular and has 23 stops (via Peterborough Ave before Pur Pur Ave).
How long is the route of line 72?
The route in this direction is about 6.2 km long.