Service updates
Find out about current and planned service updates.
Footy Express 2020
Monday 20 July 2020 - 12:00am
The 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season match between Adelaide and St Kilda will be held at Adelaide Oval, 7.20pm Monday 20 July 2020.
Don't Drive and Drive Footy Express services are FREE!
Leave the car at home and catch a FREE Don't Drink and Drive Footy Express bus, train or tram with your valid AFL game day ticket.
251-252-253-254 - Detouring due to Gawler Rail Electrification
Tuesday 14 July 2020 - 12:00am
251-252-253-254 - Detouring due to Gawler Rail Electrification
Affecting: 251, 251A, 252, 252A, 253, 254
Stop B1 Grote Street closed due to roadworks
Monday 13 July 2020 - 12:00am
Stop B1 Grote Street closed due to roadworks
Affecting: 202, 202F, 203F, 203, 203B, 241, 245, 248F, 251, 252, 253, 254, 262, 265, 719, 720, 720H, 721, 721F, T721X, 722, 722F, 722X, T722, N254
300 services detour due to road profiling and asphalt works
Monday 13 July 2020 - 12:00am
300 services detour due to road profiling and asphalt works
Affecting: 300
Stops 25 & 26 Brighton Rd closed due to roadworks.
Saturday 11 July 2020 - 12:00am
Stops 25 & 26 Brighton Rd closed due to roadworks.
Affecting: 263
Quinliven Road closed due to roadworks
Friday 10 July 2020 - 12:00am
Quinliven Road closed due to roadworks
Affecting: 750, 750A, 750R
229 services detouring due to roadworks.
Friday 10 July 2020 - 12:00am
229 services detouring due to roadworks
Affecting: 229, 229F, 229X
404 and 405 services detouring due to roadworks
Thursday 9 July 2020 - 12:00am
404 and 405 services detouring due to roadworks
Affecting: 404, 404R, 405
The eastern lift at Tram Stop 6 South Road closed until further notice
Tuesday 7 July 2020 - 12:00am
The eastern lift at Tram Stop 6 South Road closed until further notice
Affecting: , GLNELG, FESTVL
462 services detouring due to essential service works
Monday 6 July 2020 - 12:00am
462 services detouring due to essential service works
Affecting: 462
Stop 89 Grand Boulevard closed due to concrete works
Monday 6 July 2020 - 12:00am
Stop 89 Grand Boulevard closed due to concrete works
Affecting: 747
Salisbury Interchange bus stop changes due to Gawler Line Electrification Project
Monday 6 July 2020 - 12:00am
Salisbury Interchange bus stop changes due to Gawler Line Electrification Project
Affecting: 224, 225, 400, 401, 403, 404, 405, 411, 500, 502, 900
451, 452, 461 & 462 services detouring due to roadworks
Sunday 5 July 2020 - 12:00am
451, 452, 461 & 462 services detouring due to roadworks
Affecting: 451, 452, 461, 462
Suspended services begin to resume following COVID-19 restrictions
Sunday 5 July 2020 - 12:00am
With COVID-19 restrictions easing and an increase in the number of people visiting and travelling around the CBD and North Adelaide, the City Connector and After Midnight bus services will resume over the coming weeks, and run to the regular timetables that were in operation prior to April 4.
The free City Connector bus service through the Adelaide CBD and North Adelaide will resume from Sunday 5 July 2020.
After Midnight services, those that operate between 12am and 5am every Saturday night from the city to various locations around metropolitan Adelaide, will resume from Saturday 11 July 2020.
640 services detouring due to roadworks
Friday 3 July 2020 - 12:00am
640 services detouring due to roadworks
Affecting: 640
Stop X1 Pulteney St closed due to building works
Thursday 2 July 2020 - 12:00am
Stop X1 Pulteney St closed due to building works
Affecting: 106, H30, H33, X30, W90, W91
Bus Network
Monday 29 June 2020 - 12:00am
On June 13, the South Australian Government announced proposed changes to the Adelaide Metro bus network for consultation.
We have listened to the feedback to date and the clear message from our valued customers has been that they want the current network to remain.
As a result, Adelaide Metro will not be proceeding with the proposed changes.
401 detour due to road works
Thursday 18 June 2020 - 12:00am
Section of Waterloo Corner Road will be closed due to road works from 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM the following day from Thursday 18 June 2020 until further notice.
Affecting: 401
Zone C Flinders Uni Interchange closed until further notice
Thursday 18 June 2020 - 12:00am
Zone C Flinders Uni Interchange closed until further notice
Affecting: 300, 300G, 600, 601, 681, G10
Stop 14A Ilford St closed due to footpath and kerbing works
Monday 15 June 2020 - 12:00am
Stop 14A Ilford St closed due to footpath and kerbing works
Affecting: 281, W90
Footy Express - postponed until further notice
Saturday 13 June 2020 - 12:00am
On Saturday 13 June the Showdown will be held at Adelaide Oval at 7:10pm, with 2,000 people able to attend the match.
Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Footy Express services remain postponed with no additional public transport services operating.
Free travel is not available. Normal bus, train and tram services are operating and patrons will need to use their metroCARD or purchase a ticket if travelling on public transport.
Please note that bus drivers do not accept cash and do not sell MetroTickets. Please see where you can purchase a ticket before travelling.
Adelaide Metro thanks passengers for their cooperation and understanding.
Stop 28 Sturt Road temporarily relocated due to footpath works
Friday 12 June 2020 - 12:00am
Stop 28 Sturt Road temporarily relocated due to footpath works
Affecting: 681, 720, 782, 993, 996
Say hello to some great new apps
Monday 8 June 2020 - 12:00am
To provide our customers with the best and most up to date experience in public transport apps, we've partnered with third-party app experts to enhance existing public transport apps to suit Adelaide and out public transport customers.
Public transport road map to keep South Australians safe
Friday 29 May 2020 - 12:00am
The State Government has announced a public transport road map, in response to Australia Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice released on Friday, 29 May, to help continue to keep South Australians safe on buses, trains and trams.
The AHPPC has developed Principles for COVID-19 Public Transport Operations to provide guidance to public transport operators and passengers to help keep them safe.
Among the measures are a trial to extend the morning and afternoon peak periods on the Gawler train line, additional marking on platforms, updated signage and posters and to accelerate the introduction of new smartphone apps to provide commuters with enhanced real-time information.
Long term night works on Lower North East Road from 22 May 2020
Friday 22 May 2020 - 12:00am
Long term night works on Lower North East Road
Affecting: 174, 178, 556, 557
Night works on Lower North East Rd commencing 10 May 2020 until further notice.
Sunday 10 May 2020 - 12:00am
Night works on Lower North East Rd commencing 10 May 2020 until further notice.
Affecting: 556, 557
Stop 80 Anderson Walk, Stop 79H Coventry Road closed & Stop 79G Coventry Road only serviced by 451 services from 11 May till further notice.
Saturday 9 May 2020 - 12:00am
Stop 80 Anderson Walk, Stop 79H Coventry Road closed & Stop 79G Coventry Road only serviced by 451 services from 11 May till further notice.
Affecting: 451, 452, 461, 462
Stops 51 & 52 Hub Drive closed due to roadworks
Tuesday 5 May 2020 - 12:00am
Stops 51 & 52 Hub Drive closed due to roadworks
Affecting: 600, G21, G21F, G21X
Stop 4 Magill Rd closed due to footpath and building works
Thursday 23 April 2020 - 12:00am
Stop 4 Magill Rd closed due to footpath and building works
Affecting: 106, 638, H30, H33, X30
Hospital staff travel FREE on public transport
Sunday 12 April 2020 - 12:00am
The State Government is providing Hospital workers FREE travel on South Australia’s public transport system during the coronavirus pandemic to support frontline hospital staff in their lifesaving work to protect the health of South Australians.
This covers doctors, nurses, administration, cleaners and other support staff. Please show your Hospital ID when boarding to take advantage of these services.
Adelaide Metro and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure would like to thank hospital workers during these times.
Bus Stop Management Plan
Monday 6 April 2020 - 12:00am
The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) is seeking to improve the travel times of Adelaide Metro services for commuters by investigating the location of bus stops along key service corridors.
The Bus Stop Management Plan project includes investigating the potential location of stops and shelters that may better serve Adelaide Metro passengers, and identifying how different bus stop configurations may improve travel times whilst also maintaining good levels of accessibility.
Bus stops and shelters will be relocated, removed or indented as part of the plan. Changes are based on DPTI patronage, operational and road safety data.
Grange Road, South Road, Magill Road and The Parade will be receiving bus stop changes from 6 April 2020.
Same day metroCARD recharge now available
Tuesday 31 March 2020 - 12:00am
Customers who perform a recharge to their metroCARD online or via the InfoLine will now have their recharge available on their metroCARD within an hour of performing the recharge.
Adelaide Metro is cashless
Monday 30 March 2020 - 12:00am
Adelaide Metro staff and bus drivers will no longer accept cash to purchase tickets or add credit to metroCARDs.
This is part of our efforts to protect staff and passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 - Protecting public transport customers
Monday 16 March 2020 - 12:00am
The safety of passengers and staff remains the highest priority in the face of community concerns around coronavirus (COVID-19).
Cleaning schedules have been increased across all public transport modes and disinfectant products recommended under national health guidelines are being used.
All public transport customers and the wider South Australian community are advised to be alert to the threat of COVID-19 and adhere to health advice. If you are feeling ill with flu-like symptoms, please avoid travel on public transport.
There are no impacts to public transport services at this stage, however the South Australian Public Transport Authority (SAPTA) will act on advice from authorities to change schedules if required. SAPTA is in regular contact with national transport bodies to ensure a consistent approach is taken.
Public transport changes in response to coronavirus
Monday 16 March 2020 - 12:00am
The safety of passengers and staff remains the highest priority in the face of community concerns around coronavirus (COVID-19).
Self-isolation and social distancing measures has seen a decrease in public transport patronage.
Due to this, Adelaide Metro will be reducing selected bus services to align with passenger demand and public safety.
Stop 10 Greenhill Rd relocated due to building works
Friday 21 February 2020 - 12:00am
Stop 10 Greenhill Rd relocated due to building works
Affecting: 147, 580, 820, 821, 822, 871
Stop 54 Golden Grove Road towards Golden Grove closed due to roadworks
Wednesday 19 February 2020 - 12:00am
Stop 54 Golden Grove Road towards Golden Grove closed due to roadworks
Affecting: 541, 541X, 548, G40
Quick. Easy. Effective. Adelaide Metro journey planning by Google.
Monday 17 February 2020 - 12:00am
The Adelaide Metro website has changed how you plan your journeys.
Pomona road closure effecting 865, 866, 822
Monday 10 February 2020 - 12:00am
Pomona road closure effecting 865, 866, 822
Affecting: 865, 865S, 866, 822
506 services detouring due to long term bridge works
Saturday 1 February 2020 - 12:00am
506 services detouring due to flooding
Affecting: 506, 506H
481 Route change for St Gabriel's School
Tuesday 28 January 2020 - 12:00am
481 Route change for St Gabriel's School
Affecting: 481
Stop 56 Golden Grove Road closed due to the Golden Grove Road upgrade
Monday 6 January 2020 - 12:00am
Stop 56 Golden Grove Road closed due to the Golden Grove Road upgrade
Affecting: 541, 541G, 541X, 548, G40, G40M
271 and 273 Detour due to lane restrictions on Frome Road
Wednesday 1 January 2020 - 12:00am
271 and 273 Detour due to lane restrictions on Frome Road
Affecting: 271, 273
Temp Closure - Stop 20 Briar Rd - W90 Route
Tuesday 17 December 2019 - 12:00am
Temp Closure - Stop 20 Briar Rd - W90 Route
Affecting: W90
Paradise Park 'n' Ride car park construction
Thursday 5 December 2019 - 12:00am
Construction of the Paradise Park 'n' Ride car park will begin in December 2019. During construction, a number of the current car parks will need to be closed.
Half of the Beefacres car park will be closed from Monday 9 December until the end of 2020. Gameau Road car park will be closed from 9pm Wednesday 11 December until the end of 2020.
Please note that the Darley Road car park will remain open, and nearby on-street parking is available.
Tram timetable adjustments - November 2019
Sunday 3 November 2019 - 12:00am
Following the completion of the City Tram Extension, adjustments have been made to the tram timetable to respond to customer feedback and better align services with passenger patronage.
The new tram timetable will be effective from Sunday 3 November 2019.
Affecting: , GLNELG, BTANIC, FESTVL
Stops 24A and 27 Main South Road no longer serviced by T buses
Friday 1 November 2019 - 12:00am
Bus Stop 24A and Stop 27 on Main South Road, Bedford Park will no longer be serviced by T721 and T722 buses due to the opening of the lowered roadway underneath Tonsley Boulevard, as part of the Darlington Upgrade Project.
Patrons can board 721F or 722F for an express journey to the City. Normal services 719, 720, 721, 722, 723F are also available.
Patrons are advised to board and alight T721 and T722 buses from Stop 20 South Road, which is the previous T bus stop on South Road. Alternatively patrons can board and alight at Stop 40 Panalatinga Road, Happy Valley.
Affecting: T721, T722
Stop I1 North Terrace closed due to building works
Saturday 5 October 2019 - 12:00am
Stop I1 North Terrace closed due to building works
Affecting: 106, 174, 176, 178, N178, 281, 98C, 99C, H30, H33, W90, W91, X30
Stop 17 Regency Rd closed
Wednesday 2 October 2019 - 12:00am
Stop 17 Regency Rd north side closed due to roadworks from Wednesday 16 October 2019 until further notice
Affecting: 300, 300C, 300G, 300H, 949
Stop 44 Wynn Vale Drive relocated due to construction of road indent
Monday 9 September 2019 - 12:00am
Stop 44 Wynn Vale Drive relocated due to construction of road indent
Affecting: 566
Services have Priority Seats and Allocated Spaces for passengers less able to stand
Monday 1 July 2019 - 12:00am
Adelaide Metro provides direct and easy access to priority seating on all trains and trams for passengers with a disability, who are pregnant or less able to stand. Allocated spaces are available for passengers with a mobility device.
New and improved digital stops
Tuesday 2 April 2019 - 12:00am
Public transport accessibility continues to be improved for passengers, with the further installation of digital bus and tram stops around metropolitan Adelaide in 2020.
Works for the digital bus and tram stops are close to completion with North Terrace and Elizabeth Interchange signs to be powered in July
These digital public transport stops are in addition to the installation and upgrade of 50+ digital bus and tram stops that have been completed around metropolitan Adelaide.
Birkenhead Bridge closure bus detours
Thursday 27 September 2018 - 12:00am
Due to on-going bridge works, Nelson Street, Port Adelaide including the Birkenhead bridge will be closed to all buses in both directions until further notice.
Affecting: 150, 150B, 150P, 333, N254
Stop D2 Currie Street closed - go to stop D1
Friday 15 June 2018 - 12:00am
Stop D2 Currie Street has been closed until further notice due to construction work.
Passengers using 167, 168, 235, 271, N22, W90 & W91 bus routes are directed to stop D1 Currie Street.
Affecting: 167, 168, 235, 271, 273, N22, W90, W91
Gawler rail line closures
Sunday 5 July 2020 - 12:00am
REMINDER: A two week partial line closure is taking place across the Gawler rail line during the school holidays while patronage is lower, for works on the Gawler Rail Electrification project.
The closure is between Adelaide Railway Station and Salisbury Interchange, from first service Sunday, 5 July to last service, Sunday, 19 July 2020.
Train services will operate between Salisbury Interchange and Gawler Central Station. Substitute buses will be in place to transport passengers between Salisbury Interchange and Adelaide Railway Station.
Affecting: GAW, GAWC, SALIS
Adelaide Metro bus service changes
Sunday 5 July 2020 - 12:00am
From Sunday 5 July, minor timetable changes will be made to many Adelaide Metro bus services. These changes will improve journey times and on time running to provide better services.