Timetable and route path changes for routes 603, 604 and 605
From 17 November 2024, passengers on bus routes 603, 604 and 605 will have new timetables and route changes. This is due to the completion of major works on Anzac Station and the reopening of nearby roads.
Passengers will benefit from new routes, making it easier to access key destinations such as Burnley, Hawksburn, Elsternwick, and Anzac stations, as well as the new Australia Post head office in Burnley.
When the Metro Tunnel opens in 2025, the new routes 604 and 605 will connect bus, tram and train services at Anzac Station for the first time. This will allow passengers to connect with the train for quick access to Melbourne CBD, opening more travel opportunities.
To plan your journey, view Route 603 timetable, Route 604 timetable and Route 605 timetable, download the PTV app, visit Journey planner or call 1800 800 007 to order a printed copy of your timetable.
Learn more about Anzac Station.
What’s changing?
- Route 603 passengers will benefit from a new route connecting to Burnley Station.
- People will be able to get off the train or tram at Burnley Station and transfer to Route 603 to travel to Hawksburn Station, providing a new cross-Yarra River connection.
- Route 604 passengers will benefit from an extended route connecting Anzac and Elsternwick stations.
- The Route 604 change improves access to employment opportunities around Domain Road and public transport connectivity with the tram network.
- Route 604 will also end at Elsternwick Station at the southern end of the route, improving access to the rail network at Elsternwick Station.
- Route 605 passengers will benefit from better weekend services with more services and an extended span.
- Route 605 will travel along Domain Road through to St Kilda Road for the first time, improving connections to the train and tram networks.
New Domain Road Stops
Bus Route 605 will extend further along Domain Road to two new stops.
Tram Route 58 will continue to run along Toorak Road West, providing a shorter and direct path to St Kilda Road and maintaining the same platform interchange for citybound passengers at the Anzac Station tram stop.
We know the Metro Tunnel will change the way people use public transport services in the Anzac precinct.
Our planning will consider new travel patterns once the Metro Tunnel opens – as well as community feedback, infrastructure requirements and vehicle movements in the area before making a decision on the delivery and timing of any network changes.
Example of the new Domain Road stops (not to scale)