November 2019 Service Adjustments
On November 25, 2019, Halifax Transit will introduce large-scale service changes in Sackville, Bedford, Dartmouth, and Halifax Mainland South as part of the Moving Forward Together Plan. These service changes are outlined in Halifax Transit's 2019/2020 Annual Service Plan, which was approved by Regional Council in April 2019.
Trip Planning Resources
See the Riders’ Guide and Route Map to help you plan your route as of November 25.
Below, you'll see brief route descriptions, general frequencies, service spans, maps and schedules for each new route. Minor route adjustments are outlined as well. Explore your new route options with a route comparison table here, see detailed new route descriptions here, and find answers to frequently asked questions here.
Booklets
See all changes effective November 25 at a glance in the service changes booklet. Simplified translated versions of the booklet are available in Arabic, Farsi, French, Korean, Mandarin, Mi'kmaq, Nepali, Russian, Spanish, and Tagalog.
Interactive Maps
Two interactive maps are available to help you plan your trip. Map 1 represents bus stop changes effective November 25, 2019. The map only shows new stops, discontinued stops and stops where bus service is changing on November 25, 2019. Map 2 shows new routes, changed routes, discontinued routes and the stops that are serviced for each new route or changed route. Please note, these maps do not function properly using Microsoft Edge.
New Corridor Route 8 Sackville
This new corridor route replaces the existing route 80 Sackville. There will be no changes to the route 80 routing.
General Frequency/Span of Service
New Local Route 25 Governors Brook
This new local route will provide service between the Governor's Brook subdivision and Mumford Terminal via Williams Lake Road and Purcells Cove Road.
General Frequency/Span of Service
New Local Route 64 Burnside
This new local route will provide service in the Burnside Industrial Park between the Marketplace Drive / Wrights Cove area and Highfield Terminal.
General Frequency/Span of Service
Changed Local Route 66 Penhorn
This changed route will provide service between Gaston Road, Penhorn Terminal and Highfield Terminal via Micmac Terminal. This route will follow the same route as the existing route 66 Penhorn between these areas.
The existing route will be changed to end at Highfield Terminal. That means it will no longer provide service to Cobequid Terminal or within Burnside Industrial Park which is what the route currently does on Saturdays and Sundays.
General Frequency/Span of Service
New Local Route 82 First Lake & New Express Route 182 First Lake
This new local route will provide service between Sackville Terminal and Cobequid Terminal via First Lake Drive. During rush hour local route 82 will be replaced by the new express route 182 in the peak direction to provide express service between the First Lake Drive area and downtown Halifax via Dartmouth Road and Windmill Road. All stops in the local service area will be serviced by the new express route.
Route 82 and Route 182 Schedule
General Frequency/Span of Service
New Local Route 83 Springfield & New Express Route 183 Springfield
This new local route will provide service between Springfield Estates and Sackville Terminal via Sackville Drive and provides new service on Beaconsfield Way, Darlington Drive, Hanwell Drive and Swindon Drive. During rush hour local route 83 will be replaced by the new express route 183 in the peak direction to provide express service between the Springfield Estates area and downtown Halifax via Highway 101, Bedford Bypass and Windmill Road. All stops in the local service area will be serviced by the express route.
Note: these new routes will not travel through the Downsview Mall.
Route 83 and Route 183 Schedule
General Frequency/Span of Service
New Local Route 84 Glendale
This new local route will provide service between Sackville Terminal and Scotia Square following similar routing to the existing route 84 Glendale Express. This new local route will no longer provide service from Scotia Square to Summer Street.
General Frequency/Span of Service
New Local Route 85 Millwood & New Express Route 185 Millwood
This new local route will provide service between Millwood subdivision and Sackville Terminal and provides new service on Jackladder Drive, Rossing Drive and Beaver Bank Cross Road. During rush hour local route 85 will be replaced by the new express route 185 in the peak direction to provide express service between the Millwood subdivision and downtown Halifax via Highway 101, Bedford Bypass and Windmill Road. All stops in the local service area will be serviced by the express route.
Note: these new routes travel in one direction from Millwood Drive to Beaver Bank Cross Road.
Route 85 and Route 185 Schedule
General Frequency/Span of Service
New Local Route 86 Beaver Bank & New Express Route 186 Beaver Bank
This new local route will provide service between the Kinsac Community Centre and Sackville Terminal via Beaver Bank Road. The PM School trip will no longer enter Woodbine Park community but will stop on Beaver Bank Road instead. During rush hour local route 86 will be replaced by the new express route 186 in the peak direction to provide express service between Beaver Bank Road and downtown Halifax via Highway 101, Bedford Bypass and Windmill Road. All stops in the local service area will be serviced by the express route.
Route 86 and Route 186 Schedule
General Frequency/Span of Service
New Express Routes 183, 185 and 186
These three new express routes will provide a combined level of service to replace the existing 185 Sackville Link. These routes will travel between Sackville Terminal and Scotia Square along the exact same route as the existing 185 Sackville Link but with a new extension to Summer Street. These new express routes will also provide new local service in Sackville past the Sackville Terminal.
Routes 183, 185, and 186 Schedule
General Frequency/Span of Service
New Local Route 87 Sackville – Dartmouth
This new local route will provide service between Sackville Terminal and Dartmouth Bridge Terminal via Sackville Drive, Dartmouth Road and Windmill Road. This route will travel on Sackville Drive and will replace service on Bedford Highway and Dartmouth Road where existing route 66 Penhorn service will be removed.
General Frequency/Span of Service
Changed Local Route 88 Bedford Commons
This existing route will be extended to provide service between Sackville Terminal and Bedford Commons. It will travel on Walker Avenue and Old Sackville Road and continue to service Cobequid Terminal. This route is being extended, no change will be made to the existing portion of the route.
General Frequency/Span of Service
Changed Local Route 90 Larry Uteck
This existing route will be extended to provide service to West Bedford via Larry Uteck Boulevard, Broad Street, Gary Martin Drive to Innovation Drive. This route is only being extended, no change will be made to the existing portion of the route.
General Frequency/Span of Service
New Local Route 91 Hemlock Ravine
This new local route will provide service between West Bedford and Mumford Terminal, via Bedford South and Bedford Highway.
General Frequency/Span of Service
New Local Route 93 Bedford Highway
This new local route will provide service between Cobequid Terminal and downtown Halifax via Bedford Highway. This new route will travel to Scotia Square via Lady Hammond Road, Duffus Street, and Barrington Street and will service all stops along the route.
General Frequency/Span of Service
New Rural Route 415 Purcells Cove
This new rural route will provide service between York Redoubt and Mumford Terminal via Purcells Cove Road during the weekday peak period. This new rural route will now end at Mumford Terminal instead of continuing to the Bayers Road Shopping Centre as the existing Route 15 Purcells Cove does. Riders can transfer to corridor route 2 Fairview, local route 28 Bayers Lake or 29 Barrington to continue to the shopping centre.
General Frequency/Span of Service
| Route | Type of Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Route 3 Crosstown | Schedule adjustments to improve late night connections with Route 1. |
| Route 9A/B Herring Cove, Route 21 Timberlea, Route 28 Bayers Lake, Route 39 Flamingo, Route 135 Flamingo Express, Route 136 Farnham Gate Express, Route 137 Clayton Park Express, Route 138 Parkland Express, Route 433 Tantallon | Schedule adjustments to improve on-time performance. |
| Route 29 Barrington | Route 29 Outbound will stop opposite Mumford Terminal at the new Bay 4 (stop number 2122) due to capacity issues at the terminal. Inbound Route 29 will still enter Mumford Terminal and stop at Bay 1. |
| Route 159 Portland Hills Link | Timepoints on Wyse road will be removed but these stops will continue to be serviced. |
| Route 320 Airport—Fall River, Route 330 Tantallon, Route 370 Porters Lake Regional Express | Minor inbound route change. No bus stops will be affected. |
Beginning on Monday, May 27, 2019, we’re replacing Route 86 Basinview Express with Route 196 Basinview Express.
We will also be introducing new bus stop St. Margarets Bay Road after Crescent Avenue (2035).
Route 196 Basinview Express.
Current Route 86 Basinview Express will become new Route 196 Basinview Express. All existing bus stops and trips will remain the same. This number change will ensure the route meets the Moving Forward Together Plan’s criteria for express route numbering.
Beginning on Monday, February 18, 2019, we’re updating the following routes:
39, 123, 194
Minor adjustments will be made to these routes:
21, 330
We’re also introducing Easter Sunday Holiday Service to Alderney Ferry.
Route 39 Flamingo
This route has been updated to include a later trip from Bridge Terminal to Lacewood Terminal on weekdays. This trip will depart at 10:57pm.
Route 123 Timberlea Express
This route has been updated to include stops along St. Margarets Bay Road. The route will also now travel via Chebucto Road, Cunard Street, Robie Street, and Bell Road rather than Quinpool Road.
New Route 123 Inbound bus stops:
• St Margarets Bay Rd Before Alderwood Dr (6171)
• St Margarets Bay Rd Before Ferndale Dr (6169)
• St Margarets Bay Rd Before Fairmount Rd (6159)
• Chebucto Rd After Armdale Rotary (6399)
• Bell Rd After Robie St (6291)
New Route 123 Outbound bus stops:
• Robie St After Quinpool Rd (8184)
• Chebucto Rd Before Armdale Rotary (6410)
• St Margarets Bay Rd After Crown Dr (6158)
• St Margarets Bay Rd After Ferndale Dr (6187)
• St Margarets Bay Rd Opposite Bakers Dr (6183)
Discontinued Route 123 Bus Stops:
• Quinpool Rd After Oxford St (8136)
• Quinpool Rd Before Vernon St (8149)
• Quinpool Rd After Quingate Pl (8138)
• Quinpool Rd After Oxford St (8137)
Route 123 Schedule, Route 123 Map
Route 194 West Bedford Express
This route is moving to the new section of Broad Street in Larry Uteck. Inbound to Halifax, Route 194 will turn left onto Broad Street instead of right. In the outbound direction, Route 194 will turn right at the first entrance to Broad Street, then right on Gary Martin Drive to complete the loop.
The express portion of this trip will now travel along Dunbrack Street through Clayton Park.
New Route 194 Inbound Bus Stops:
• Broad St After Gary Martin Dr (2023)
• Broad St After Samaa Ct (2024)
• Broad St Before Rose Fortune Gate (2025)
• Broad St Before Serontina Lane (2026)
• Broad St Before Larry Uteck Blvd (2027)
New Route 194 Outbound Bus Stops:
• Broad St After Larry Uteck Blvd (2028)
• Broad St After Bramwell Ct (2029)
• Broad St After Tilbury Ave (2030)
• Broad St Before Samaa Ct (2031)
• Broad St Before Gary Martin Dr (2032)
Discontinued Route 194 Bus Stops:
• Broad St After Gary Martin Dr (6324)
• Broad St Before Larry Uteck Blvd (6301)
• Broad St After Larry Utech Blvd (6589)
• Broad St Before Gary Martin Dr (6646)
Route 194 Schedule, Route 194 Map
Route 21 Timberlea
This route has had a minor schedule adjustment on James Street to minimize layovers.
Route 330 Tantallon/Sheldrake Lake
This route has had a minor routing change to the express portion as it leaves downtown Halifax. Route 330 will now access Gottingen Street from Duke Street instead of North Street on its outbound trip.
Alderney Ferry
Introducing Holiday Service on Easter Sunday.
Introducing new routes!
Beginning on Monday, August 20, 2018, new routes will replace the following existing routes:
2, 4, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 31, 33, 34, 35, 42, and 52
For a detailed booklet explaining where, how, and why these changes are happening, click here.
Click here to view an updated version of the system map that includes the new routes.
Corridor Routes
Starting Monday, August 20, you’ll have three new corridor routes to choose from (Routes 2, 3, and 4). A corridor route provides a frequent level of service all day along major streets and provides direct connections to terminals.
Route 2 Schedule, Route 2 Map
Route 3 Schedule, Route 3 Map
Route 4 Schedule, Route 4 Map
Local Routes
Starting Monday, August 20, you’ll have four new local routes to choose from (Routes 21, 28, 30, and 39). A local route provides regular, all day service between neighbourhoods and regional destinations.
Route 21 Schedule, Route 21 Map
Route 28 Schedule, Route 28 Map
Route 30 Schedule, Route 30 Map
Route 39 Schedule, Route 39 Map
Express Routes
Residents of Clayton Park! Starting Monday, August 20, you’ll have four new express routes to choose from (Routes 135, 136, 137, and 138) and Timberlea will be served by a new express route (Route 123). An express route provides commuters with a high quality, limited stop transit service during peak periods.
Route 123 Schedule, Route 123 Map
Route 135 Schedule, Route 135 Map
Route 136 Schedule, Route 136 Map
Route 137 Schedule, Route 137 Map
Route 138 Schedule, Route 138 Map
Rural Routes
Starting Monday, August 20, the Route 33 will become Rural Route 433. A rural route provides connections between rural communities and transit service in the urban area, by bringing passengers to the nearest transit terminal.
Route 433 Schedule, Route 433 Map
Schedule changes
Beginning on Monday, August 20, 2018, the schedules of the following routes will be adjusted:
Please note: the schedule for Route 90 will appear unchanged in this format. A minor change was made for operational reasons, which may be reflected in estimated times on trip planning apps.
Effective Monday, February 19, 2018
Increased daytime Alderney Ferry service
Halifax Transit is pleased to announce that it will be offering more frequent ferry daytime service starting Tuesday, February 20, 2018.
For a trial period, the Alderney Ferry will offer 15-minute weekday service from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. End of day service between 8– 11:30 p.m. will operate on 30-minute intervals.
Fast and reliable harbour crossing
This service change is a pilot project intended to make midday travel between Dartmouth and Halifax more convenient.
There are several bus routes you can take to connect with the 15-minute ferry intervals and many park and ride locations throughout the region that can get you access to your desired bus route. Parking is also available at the Alderney terminal.
Service Adjustments Quick Reference Guide - November 27 (3.6 MB) [PDF]
New Route 9 Herring Cove
Route 19 Greystone & Route 20 Herring Cove will be combined into the new Route 9 Herring Cove connecting downtown and Spryfield - with branches to Greystone and Herring Cove.
Not sure about how the route branches will work? Find more information on branching routes or watch a quick video on the new Route 9 branches below.
New Route 29 Barrington
Route 9 Barrington will be replaced by the new Route 29 Barrington - with more service, more often, to more places, including the Halifax Ferry Terminal and the Bayers Road Centre.
Discontinued Route 6 Quinpool
Route 6 Quinpool will be discontinued. Riders affected by these changes may wish to consider one of the following options:
- St. Margarets Bay Road or beyond: Route 14 Leiblin Park, 22 Armdale, 32 Cowie Hill Express, or the new Route 9 Herring Cove
- Joseph Howe Road or Mumford Road: Route 14 Leiblin Park, or one of many routes from Mumford Terminal including the new Route 9 Herring Cove
- Quinpool Road west of Connaught Avenue: the 32 Cowie Hill Express or to walk beyond the rotary or Connaught Avenue for higher levels of service on the new Route 9 Herring Cove
- Quinpool Road east of Connaught Avenue: the new Route 9 Herring Cove or services on Oxford Street or Robie Street
For help exploring your options, please call 311 or visit Google Transit
Additional changes
Route 22 Armdale
As of November 27, 2017, Route 22 will no longer serve Exhibition Park. Riders affected by this change can consider the Mumford Terminal park and ride as an alternate location.
Macdonald bridge transit routes
As of November 27, 2017, Halifax Transit will discontinue its shuttle service that has been in operation during the Macdonald Bridge Redecking Project and will return to regular routings.
The following routes that travel the Macdonald Bridge will return to regular routings:
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Route 1 Spring Garden
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Route 10 Dalhousie
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Route 14 Leiblin Park
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Route 41 Dartmouth – Dalhousie
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Route 52 Crosstown
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Route 61 Auburn – North Preston
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Route 159 Portland Hills Link
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Route 320 Airport – Fall River MetroX
Halifax Harbour Bridges will continue with the weeknight closures on an as-required basis after November 27, 2017. Transit will operate detoured routes during these affected times.
Route 370 Porters Lake Regional Express
As of November 27, 2017, there will be changes to Route 370:
- No longer serving Micmac Terminal
- Porters Lake to Micmac evening service will be discontinued
- Minor schedule adjustments related to this change
New Bus Bay Assignments: Mumford Terminal and Scotia Square
Some routes will be serving new bus bays at Mumford Terminal and Scotia Square Terminal. To review new bus bay assignments, please see the terminal maps below.
Effective Monday, August 21, 2017
New Route 194 West Bedford Express
Halifax Transit is pleased to offer new service for the residents of West Bedford who commute downtown or to the Hospitals.
Introducing the 194 West Bedford Express – a new express route right into the heart of Halifax. With four morning trips into downtown and four evening trips into West Bedford - Monday to Friday.
The Route 194 West Bedford Express will service existing and new stops in West Bedford and on Larry Uteck west of Highway 102. The service will run non-stop between Larry Uteck and Kempt Road. Between Kempt Road and Downtown Halifax the route will service limited stops.
| Morning Inbound Stops | Afternoon Outbound Stops |
|---|---|
| Gary Martin Dr Before Hammonds Plains Rd | Summer Street after Bell Road |
| Innovation Dr After Hammonds Plains Rd | Spring Garden Road after Summer Street |
| Innovation Dr Opposite Civic 200 | Spring Garden Road after Dresden Row |
| Innovation Dr Before Gary Martin Dr | Spring Garden Road before Barrington Street |
| Gary Martin Dr Before Lasalle Ct | Barrington Street before Sackville Street |
| Gary Martin Dr After Utopia Ln | Barrington Street at Scotia Square |
| Gary Martin Dr Before Larkview Terr | Cogswell Street after Brunswick Street |
| Broad St After Gary Martin Dr | Gottingen Street after North Street |
| Broad St Before Larry Uteck Blvd | Gottingen Street before Russell Street |
| Larry Uteck Blvd Before Belle St | Young St Before Agricola St |
| Larry Uteck Blvd Before Amesbury Gt | Robie Street after Young Street |
| Larry Uteck Blvd After Kearney Lake Rd | Larry Uteck Blvd Before Kearney Lake Rd |
| Kempt Rd After Lady Hammond Rd | Larry Uteck Blvd After Civic 1181 |
| Kempt Rd Before Young St | Larry Uteck Blvd Before Abbington Ave |
| Gottingen Street Before Russell Street | Broad St After Larry Uteck Blvd |
| Gottingen Street Before Russell Street | Broad St After Larry Uteck Blvd |
| Gottingen Street before North Street | Broad St Before Gary Martin Dr |
| Gottingen St before Cogswell Street | Gary Martin Dr Before Capstone Cr |
| Barrington Street at Scotia Square | Gary Martin Dr Before Utopia Ln |
| Barrington Street before Prince Street | Gary Martin Dr After Lasalle Ct |
| Barrington St before Spring Garden Rd | Gary Martin Dr Before Hammonds Plains Rd |
| Spring Garden Road before Dresden Row | Innovation Dr After Hammonds Plains Rd |
| Spring Garden Road before Summer St | Innovation Dr Opposite Civic 200 |
| Summer Street Before Bell Road | Innovation Dr Before Gary Martin Dr |
Discontinued Route 402 Sambro
Some riders impacted by the discontinuation of this route may be able to consider Route 20 Herring Cove and Route 14 Leiblin Park as an alternative transit option.
Discontinued School special routes
Effective September 2017, the following school specific routes will no longer be in operation due to low usage or duplication by other Halifax Transit routes:
Astral Drive Jr. High School (Route SP65)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the Route 65 Caldwell also travels in close proximity to the school.
Bicentennial Jr. High School (Route SP53)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the Routes 16 Parkland, 52 Crosstown, 53 Notting Park, and 87 Glendale also travel in close proximity to the school.
Cunard Jr. High School (Route SP14/S14)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the Routes 14 Leiblin Park, 19 Greystone, and 20 Herring Cove also travel in close proximity to the school.
Clayton Park Jr. High School (Route FV01)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the Routes 17 St. Mary's, 42 Lacewood / Dalhousie, and 52 Crosstown also travel in close proximity to the school.
Dartmouth High School (Route SP53)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the Routes 16 Parkland, 52 Crosstown, 53 Notting Park, and 87 Glendale also travel in close proximity to the school.
Fairview Jr. High School (Route FV01)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the Routes 2 Wedgewood and 4 Rosedale also travel in close proximity to the school.
Halifax West High School (Route FV01)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the Routes 16 Parkland and 89 Bedford also travel in close proximity to the school.
J.L. Ilsley High School (Route SP14)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the routes 19 Greystone and 20 Herring Cove also travel in close proximity to the school.
Prince Andrew High School (Route SP58)
Should you wish to continue using Halifax Transit to journey to school, the routes 58 Woodlawn and 72 Portland Hills also travel in close proximity to the school.
Additional Changes
330 Tantallon-Sheldrake Lake
Halifax Transit is happy to announce a new schedule with an additional trip for the Route 330 Tantallon-Sheldrake Lake serving Tantallon.
Call 311 for more information on route changes as part of the Moving Forward Together Plan or other service adjustments.