Get ready to take advantage of free bus travel on Fridays and weekends in Coffs Harbour, and to and from neighbouring areas!
City of Coffs Harbour has partnered with Busways and Forest Coach Lines to offer free route bus travel every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starting Friday 19 April and ending Sunday 14 July 2024.
There’s no cost, and the benefits include:
- Community connection: Be socially active and connect with your community.
- Environmental impact: Help build long-term sustainability by using public transport.
- Supporting the local economy: Travel for free and support local activities and businesses on your journey.
- Convenience: Take a break from driving and travel stress-free.
- Explore the broader region: Take advantage of free travel to and from neighbouring Local Government Areas, as far as Grafton* in the north, Bellingen in the west and Macksville in the south. Please note free travel does not include trips on Busways buses within Grafton also the trial excludes Woopi Connect On Demand Services (Forest Coach Lines).
Be part of an initiative that’s helping our community be connected, sustainable and thriving. Jump on a bus! Plan your Friday, Saturday and Sunday free route trips ahead of time by visiting the Transport for NSW Trip Planner and finding a bus stop and service near you.
Trip Planner | transportnsw.info
You can also view online timetables here:
Busways Coffs Harbour
Forest Coach Lines
Note:
- School services on Fridays are not included in the free travel
- Free travel does not include trips on Busways buses within Grafton. Forest Coach Line service to Grafton runs on Fridays, not on weekends.
- Free travel does not include Woopi Connect On Demand Services (Forest Coach Lines).
We’re inviting passengers to share your travel experiences, to help us evaluate the trial and learn more about local travel habits. Take our survey
Closes Sunday 21 July, 2024.
FAQS
When can I travel for free?
Free bus travel will be available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Friday 19 April to Sunday 14 July.
Are any services excluded?
- Free travel does not apply to school bus services, only public route services.
- Free travel does not apply to Busways services in Grafton, only to Forest Coach Lines services to Grafton.
- Free travel does not apply to Woopi Connect On Demand services by Forest Coach Lines.
- Public Holidays are not included in FREE Travel, unless on a Friday
Is there a limit to how many trips I can take?
No, you are encouraged to enjoy as many free bus trips as you would like during the trial period.
How do I find out when a bus is coming to my nearest stop?
Plan your trip using Transport for NSW trip planner: www.transportnsw.info
Do I need to book in advance?
You do not need to book in advance for public bus services. Please be aware that if a bus is full you may need to wait for the next bus.
Does the offer include school services?
Free travel does not apply to school services, only public route services.
What is the purpose of the free trial?
The trial is intended to introduce people to the option of bus travel and encourage use of public transport.
Will the trial be extended?
The planned end date for the trial is Sunday 14 July.
Free travel does not include trips on Busways buses within Grafton
Forest Coach Line service to Grafton runs on Fridays, not on weekends.
Group travel - I want to book a charter service
If you wish to organise a booked group outing it is possible to book a charter service with Busways or CDC NSW / Forest Coach Lines. To book a charter or get a quote contact:
Visit Charter Info | Forest Coach Lines or call (02) 6653 3345