Transit

Side of the Port Hope transit bus

Do you need a way to get around town? The Municipality of Port Hope offers transit services throughout the urban area. Check out our bus routes (including the Express Cobourg Shuttle), fares, and accessible transit options. Visit Via Rail and GO Transit for more information about transit routes throughout the Province.

Transit Service will be extended on November 29, 2024, until 11:00 p.m. to celebrate the beginning of Candlelight Festival and Moonlight Madness. Come downtown, celebrate Phase Two of the Walton Street Reconstruction Project, and get a free and safe ride home on transit until 11:00 p.m.

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View our interactive transit map to help plan your trip. If you require assistance reading this map, contact us.

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Hours of Operation

Transit hours of operation
Days	Times
Monday to Friday	7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday	No service
Statutory holidays	No service (see below for 2024 dates)
Non statutory holidays	Reduced schedule (see below for 2024 dates)

2024 statutory holidays - no transit running

On statutory holidays we do not offer transit services, these dates are:

Family Day: Monday, February 19
Good Friday: Friday, March 29
Victoria Day: Monday, May 20
Canada Day: Monday, July 1
Labour Day: Monday, September 2
Thanksgiving: Monday, October 14
Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25
Boxing Day: Thursday, December 26

2024 non-statutory holiday - reduced schedule

On non-statutory holidays, transit operates on a reduced schedule:

Easter Monday: Monday, April 1, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Civic Holiday: Monday, August 5, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Day: Tuesday, December 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
New Year's Eve Day: Tuesday, December 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Rates

We are pleased to announce there are no transit fees on Transit Routes A and B within the Port Hope boundary effective Wednesday, May 1, 2024, through to the completion of the Walton Street Reconstruction project.

You can purchase individual tickets or a monthly pass depending on how frequently you ride with us! We accept cash or pre-purchased tickets or passes. We operate on an exact fare system and drivers do not carry change.

Transit bus fares for all routes
Age	Single ride fee	Monthly pass rate
Adult (ages 18 to 54)	$2.50	$60
Senior (ages 55 and older)	$2.00	$30.00
Children and youth (ages 4 to 17)	$2.00	$30.00
Preschoolers under the age of 4	Free	Free
Special student pass (ages 4 to 17)*	N/A	$15.00*

Monthly pass rate details

Monthly passes are valid Monday to Saturday
*Special Student Pass valid only from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 2:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and all day Saturday

Where to buy transit passes

Transit monthly passes are available for purchase at these locations:

Development Team Office
5 Mill Street S, Port Hope
Town Hall
56 Queen Street, Port Hope

Transit single ride tickets and monthly passes are available for purchase at these locations:

Development Team Office
5 Mill Street S, Port Hope
Town Hall
56 Queen Street, Port Hope

Transit routes

We offer three routes in the urban area of Port Hope: Route A, Route B and Route C (Express Cobourg Shuttle Bus). All buses depart from the Town Hall Transfer Hub located at 56 Queen St. on the hour and half hour.

Route A

Routes A and B share a bus. Route A departs first (on the hour and returns on the half hour). For Routes A location and stops, see our interactive transit map.

Route B

Routes A and B share a bus. Route B departs second (departs on the half hour and returns on the hour). For Routes B location and stops, see our interactive transit map.

Route C - Cobourg express shuttle

You can catch the shuttle every 30 minutes on the hour and the half-hour. The shuttle will pick you up from Town Hall located at 56 Queen St. This is a 30-minute shuttle round trip and runs:

Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (last shuttle leaves Town Hall for Cobourg at 7:30 p.m.)
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last shuttle leaves Town Hall for Cobourg at 3:30 p.m.)

The shuttle stops at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Walmart and the Northumberland Mall before returning to the Municipality of Port Hope.

For Routes C location and stops, see our interactive transit map.

Our commitment to accessibility

The Municipality of Port Hope is dedicated to ensuring accessible transit for all residents and visitors.

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Accessible Transportation

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Rolls Specialized Bus Service

Specialized transit for community members with temporary or permanent disabilities.

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