This is a list of bus routes that are part of the
bus network, in
Melbourne, Australia.
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.
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
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,
Elsternwick-
Brighton
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,
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
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services, which are mostly cross-town and orbital routes.
By route number
100-199
200–299
300–399
400–499
500–599
600–699
700–799
800–899
900–999
Airports
Former Routes
By bus company
See also
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Buses in Melbourne
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Transport in Melbourne
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*
List of Victorian Bus Companies
*
Transportation in Australia
References
External links
Public Transport Victoria (PTV)(official public transport website)
{{AusPTBus
Bus routes, Melbourne
Melbourne