Central Canberra's public transport, cycling and walking guide

Why not leave the car at home this year and take public transport or walk, ride and scoot? It’s better for the planet, reduces your time spent in traffic and helps you save on parking fees.



Rapid bus services

Rapid bus services link town centres and other key destinations, running at least every 15 minutes between 7am and 7pm on weekdays and every 15-30 minutes at other times (including weekends).

Travel from the city to Woden (R4 and R5) or Belconnen (R2, R4 and R5) in about 20 minutes.

Local bus services

Local bus services operate every 30 minutes or less on weekdays, connecting the region’s suburbs to local shops and the city.

Light rail services

Light rail takes only 24 minutes to get from the city to Gungahlin via Dickson and Mitchell. It operates every 5-6 minutes (peak periods) or 10-15 minutes (off-peak periods) on weekdays, and every 15 minutes on weekends.

MyWay+ retail outlets

Visit a retail outlet to:

  • get a standard (adult) or concession MyWay+ travel card
  • top up your MyWay+ travel card
  • update your concession status.

Central MyWay+ retail outlets

City

Name

Address

BP Braddon

2 Lonsdale Street, Braddon

Daily Market Groceries Kambri

The Australian National University, Joplin Lane B156-B1 Kambri, Acton

EzyMart NorthbourneJolimont Centre, 65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra
Supa 24 Convenience2 Mort Street, Canberra
The Corner Market113-119 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra

Inner north

Name

Address

Ainslie Newsagency and Post Office

3 Edgar Street, Ainslie

BP Watson

110 Federal Highway (corner of Federal Highway and Antill Street), Watson

Dickson Newsagency

6 Dickson Place, Dickson

Inner south

Name

Address

BP Express Kingston

77 Canberra Avenue, Kingston

Deakin Newsagent4 Duff Place, Deakin
King of the Pack26 Spitfire Avenue, Majura Park
Manuka Newsagency36 Franklin Street, Manuka

You can also order and manage your MyWay+ travel card, including concession status, online through the MyWay+ account.

E-scooters

Shared e-scooters are available for hire throughout central Canberra. Hop on and travel between central Canberra, Belconnen, Gungahlin, Woden, Weston Creek, Molonglo and Tuggeranong.

E-scooters are a popular active travel option which help to shift people away from car dependence, better connect them with public transport and introduce them to their local network of shared paths. They are convenient, accessible, environmentally friendly and fun.

Maps

Click on the Inner north map (PDF 518.9 KB) or the Inner south map (PDF 488.8 KB) below to view bus routes.

Inner north map Inner south map

Schools

Reduce congestion and increase safety around schools by walking, riding or using public transport. See schools for more information.

We’re going electric

A zero-emission public transport system is a critical step in achieving a sustainable, resilient future for our city and environment. It will deliver a smoother ride, healthier streets, and lead the way to a more sustainable future. Read the Zero-Emission Transition Plan for Transport Canberra to find out more.

Cycling and walking

Take advantage of the scenic cycle routes that connect the City to neighbouring town centres. These include:

  • C1 (City to Gungahlin) `
  • C2 (City to Queanbeyan)
  • C3a (City to Belconnen via Town Centre)
  • C3b (City to Belconnen Town Centre bypass) Your 2022 public transport, cycling + walking guide
  • C4 (City to Tuggeranong via Woden)
  • C6 (ANU to Dickson)
  • C8 (City loop) and LBG (Lake Burley Griffin Circuit)
  • C4 (Tuggeranong to City via Woden)
  • C5 (Tuggeranong to Belconnen via Weston Creek).

Bike rails and bike cages are located at many public transport stops and stations, and you take your bike onboard light rail or use the bike racks on the front of buses.

Parking

For information about parking including a map of city car parks see the parking page.