Sunbury Line
Starts: 1:00am Saturday 5 April 2025
Ends: Last service Sunday 6 April 2025
planned works
Updated: 7:04am Saturday 5 April 2025
Added: 12:43pm Friday 14 February 2025
Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine from 1am Saturday 5 April to last service Sunday 6 April, due to Metro Tunnel works.
Please note: Between 12am and 4am, Saturday 5 April, there will be no train services between the city and North Melbourne Station. During this time, a shuttle bus service will operate between Flinders Street (opposite platform 1) and North Melbourne stations (Dryburgh Street).
Allow extra time.
Replacement bus frequency:
| Time | Stopping Pattern | Frequency |
| Saturday, 1am to 5am | S - Stopping All Stations from North Melbourne to Sunshine, except South Kensington | Buses depart every 30-60 minutes * |
| Saturday, 5am to 8pm | S - Stopping All Stations from North Melbourne to Sunshine, except South Kensington | Buses depart every 10-20 minutes * |
| E - Express, North Melbourne to Sunshine | ||
| Saturday, 8pm to midnight | S - Stopping All Stations from North Melbourne to Sunshine, except South Kensington | Buses depart every 15-30 minutes * |
| E - Express, North Melbourne to Sunshine | ||
| Sunday, midnight to 5am | S - Stopping All Stations from North Melbourne to Sunshine, except South Kensington | Buses depart every 30-60 minutes * |
| Sunday, 5am to 7:30am | S - Stopping All Stations from North Melbourne to Sunshine, except South Kensington | Buses depart every 15-30 minutes * |
| Sunday, 7:30am to 9am | S - Stopping All Stations from North Melbourne to Sunshine, except South Kensington | Buses depart every 15-30 minutes * |
| E - Express, North Melbourne to Sunshine | Buses depart every 20-40 minutes * | |
| Sunday, 9am to 8pm | S - Stopping All Stations from North Melbourne to Sunshine, except South Kensington | Buses depart every 10-20 minutes * |
| E - Express, North Melbourne to Sunshine | ||
| Sunday, 8pm to last service | S - Stopping All Stations from North Melbourne to Sunshine, except South Kensington | Buses depart every 15-30 minutes * |
| E - Express, North Melbourne to Sunshine |
* Buses are subject to local traffic conditions
Replacement buses will stop at:
| STATION | FROM CITY | TO CITY |
| North Melbourne |
Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne Station Entrance Proceed to bus stop on Dryburgh Street. Exit North Melbourne Station through main entrance on to Adderley Street, turn left and proceed about 50 metres to the PTV stop in Dryburgh Street. |
Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne Station Entrance Proceed to bus stop on Dryburgh Street. Exit North Melbourne Station through main entrance on to Adderley Street, turn right and proceed about 50 metres to the PTV stop in Dryburgh Street. |
| Footscray |
Irving Street, Footscray Station Exit Footscray Station, turn left on Irving Street, proceed along footpath for approx. 50 metres to the Metro Designated Bus Stop directly in front of taxi rank. |
Irving Street Exit Footscray Station, turn left on Irving Street, proceed along pathway to pedestrian crossing, cross Irving Street and then turn left. Proceed approx. 40 metres to regular 216 PTV bus stop. |
| Middle Footscray |
Buckley Street Exit Middle Footscray Station onto Victoria Street, turn right and in 50 metres proceed to Buckley Street intersection. Keep right at intersection and proceed 70 metres to pedestrian crossing. Cross Buckley Street, turn right and proceed to bus stop. |
Buckley Street Exit Middle Footscray Station onto Victoria Street, turn right and in 50 metres proceed to Buckley Street intersection. Keep right at intersection and proceed approximately 80 metres to bus stop, located on Buckley Street, just past pedestrian crossing. |
| West Footscray |
Sunshine Road Exit West Footscray Station on to Sunshine Road. Cross Sunshine Road with caution, turn right and proceed to the designated bus stop. |
Sunshine Road, West Footscray Station Entrance Exit West Footscray Station on to Sunshine Road. Turn left and proceed to the designated bus stop in 20 metres. |
| Tottenham |
Sunshine Road Exit Tottenham Station on to Sunshine Road. Proceed to pedestrian crossing straight ahead and cross Sunshine Road. Turn left and proceed approximately 60 metres to the Metro Designated Bus Stop. |
Sunshine Road Exit Tottenham Station on to Sunshine Road, turn left and proceed approximately 25 metres to the bus stop directly outside the car park on Sunshine Road. |
| Sunshine |
City Place, Car Park/ Sunshine Station Entrance Exit Sunshine Station on to City Place Car park, proceed down the ramp and the designated bus interchange is at the base on the Entry/Exit point of the Ramp. |
City Place, Car Park/ Sunshine Station Entrance Exit Sunshine Station on to City Place Car park, proceed down the ramp and the designated bus interchange is at the base on the Entry/Exit point of the Ramp |
Travelling on rail-replacement bus services
Passengers with accessibility needs are advised to contact their local train station in advance or ask staff at the replacement bus stops to organise travel.
For the safety and comfort of all passengers, there are restrictions on what you may take with you on buses.
You cannot:
- Take a conventional bike on a bus or tram (only folding bikes that meet the size criteria).
- Take an animal on a bus or tram unless it is in a suitable container. Exceptions apply for assistance dogs.
- Take a surfboard on a tram or a bus.
Additional information
- To plan your route, use Journey planner.
- All your travel needs in one place. Download the PTV app for Android and iOS.
- See Accessibility for information on accessible transport in Victoria.
- See information about travelling on the network with luggage, bikes and animals.
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