A new bus network for Gisborne

In December 2024, we introduced a more flexible bus network in Gisborne with more services and improved coverage of new estates and more schools.

Routes 473 and 474 became routes 73 and 74, and formed a new two-way bus loop around Gisborne.  Routes 73 and 74 run to a timetable and passengers can catch a bus in either direction without pre-booking.

A dedicated pre-booked Route 77 service travels between Bullengarook and Gisborne Station via the town centre with more services throughout the day and on weekends. 

To plan your journey:

All passengers can purchase paper tickets on the bus with the driver using cash or card for single trips or a daily, weekly, or monthly pass.

Passengers transferring to or from a V/Line service at the Gisborne Station will not be required to pay for a separate bus ticket.

The Gisborne bus network 

Watch our video and learn more

Route 73 and 74 service details

New routes 73 and 74 replaced routes 473 and 474:

  • Routes 73 and 74 are connected and travel in a two-way bus loop for most of the day.
  • Routes 73 and 74 run to a timetable do not require pre-booking.
  • Each route starts at Gisborne Station and ends at Willowbank Road/Brady Road.
  • When the routes reach their destination, they continue on the loop as the opposite route instead of turning around.
  • You don’t need to switch or change buses to continue on the loop.
  • There are more bus services across the day and longer operating hours, with buses running every hour in both directions. Bus services also start earlier and finish later.
  • The two-way public bus network replaced the Gisborne Town School Special, doubling the seats available during school travel time.
  • An extension was introduced at the start and end of each school day for students who attend Holy Cross Primary School.

Route 77 service details

Route 77 is the dedicated pre-booked bus from Bullengarook to Gisborne Station via town centre, with more services on weekdays, and new weekend services.

  • The prebooked Route 77 bus will be available for four return trips per weekday and have new weekend availability – three return trips on Saturday and two on Sunday.
  • Route 77 can be booked online through the Gisborne Transit website. Bookings must be made by 6pm the day before your booking.

Gisborne Route maps 

Route 73 Gisborne Station – Willowbank Road (PDF) 312 KB

Route 74 Gisborne Station – Willowbank Road (PDF) 305 KB

Route 77 Bullengarook – Gisborne Station On-Demand only (PDF) 291 KB

Map showing Route 73, 74 and 77 in the Gisborne area

View a larger version of the map (JPG) 1.3 MB