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List of bus routes in Melbourne

List of bus routes in Melbourne

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This is a list of bus routes that are part of the bus network, in Melbourne, Australia.

For detailed travel information, do not rely solely on this page; please refer to the Public Transport Victoria website, or the appropriate bus company website.

Two Transdev Melbourne buses operating route 251 in Clifton Hill

Kinetic Melbourne operate approximately 30% of the bus network, signing contracts in 2021 as part of the Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Franchise. The remaining 70% of the network is operated under 23 contracts with other bus operators, all of these contracts were entered into in mid-2018 and will expire in 2025 or 2028.[1][2]

Route numbering scheme

The route number of buses in Melbourne can tell a little about the route's operator, area served and even its history.

Route numbering was a reflection of the designated zonal area used during the 1980s. Areas were referred to as "Neighbourhood Zones". However, as part of the "Grow or Go" policies, route numbers across the bus network were affected. There are no two-digit route numbers – these are used exclusively by trams.

  • 150–199, 400–899: These routes are run by private companies. Most are found in the middle and outer suburbs, where they provide feeders to railway stations and provide local travel.
  • 200–399: These routes were former government-run routes (Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board and then MetBus). They are found mostly in inner suburbs such as Footscray/Sunshine, Elsternwick-Brighton, Clifton Hill and Port Melbourne. Routes in the Doncaster/Templestowe area also have these numbers due to a Tramways board takeover after the area's private operator collapsed. In the 1990s all MetBus routes were put out to private franchise. Until August 2013, these services were operated by Melbourne Bus Link and National Bus Company. All of these services were taken over by Transdev Melbourne, which were since taken over by Kinetic Melbourne
  • 900 series: Historically these route numbers were used by Victorian Railways, who ran buses co-ordinated with trains on some routes. Routes with these numbers have either been abolished or incorporated into other routes. The 900 series is now used for the high frequency SmartBus services, which are mostly cross-town and orbital routes.

By route number

100–199

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200–299

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300–399

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400–499

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500–599

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600–699

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700–799

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800–899

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900–999

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Airports

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Former Routes

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References

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    "Metropolitan Bus Services Contract - Dineen Group". Buying for Victoria. Archived from the original on 9 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
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    "Metropolitan Bus Services Contract - Cranbourne Transit". Buying for Victoria. Archived from the original on 9 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
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    "Route 109 Express". Public Transport Victoria. Archived from the original on 9 February 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
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    "200 City (Queen St) - Bulleen". Public Transport Victoria.
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    "201 Box Hill Station - Deakin University". Public Transport Victoria.
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    "215 Caroline Springs - Highpoint SC". Public Transport Victoria.
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    "223 Yarraville - Highpoint SC". Public Transport Victoria.
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    "232 Altona North - City (Queen Victoria Market)". Public Transport Victoria.
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    "234 Garden City - City (Queen Victoria Market)". Public Transport Victoria.
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    "Wyndham - Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 January 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
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    Dysons announces acquisition of Moonee Valley route services Australasian Bus & Coach 1 March 2024
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    Little hope for Brunswick bus route favoured by aged The Age 10 August 2012
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    Consultation begins on reinstatement of Hope Street bus Public Transport Victoria 22 May 2015
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    New bus route 509 introduced to Brunswick West Archived 2016-04-10 at the Wayback Machine Public Transport Victoria
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    Hope St bus service returns to Brunswick from 4 January Leader Community Newspapers 17 November 2015
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    Kinetic acquires two Melbourne Bus Contract Services from MorelandBus Australasian Bus & Coach 16 August 2023
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    Upcoming improvements to the Yarra Valley bus network Public Transport Vicroria November 2023
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    "745 Knox City - Bayswater - Wantirna Primary School". Public Transport Victoria.
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    Bus services tripled and a new station to boost public transport for Point Cook area
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    Victorian government improves popular university bus services Australasian Bus & Coach 14 September 2023
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