Port Pirie Bus Service

21/04/2026

ANZAC DAY 🇦🇺

Please be advised that the Port Pirie Town Bus will not be operating on Saturday 25 April, due to the Anzac Day Public Holiday.

02/04/2026

Happy Easter from the team at Port Pirie Bus Service, Spencer Gulf Coaches and A.R. Kent Garage! 🐣🐰

Please be advised that the Port Pirie Town Bus, Assisted Access Bus, and Southern Flinders Connector will not be operating over the Easter Long Weekend, Friday 3 April through to Monday 6 April. All services will resume as normal from Tuesday 7 April.

Our office and workshop will also be closed during this period and will reopen on Tuesday.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

06/03/2026

ADELAIDE CUP DAY 🏇

Please be advised that the Port Pirie Town Bus, Assisted Access Bus, and Southern Flinders Connector will not be running on Monday 9 March, due to the Adelaide Cup Public Holiday.

Our office & workshop will also be closed for the day.

Enjoy the long weekend!

08/02/2026

SERVICE UPDATE #3 – Port Pirie Town Bus
All roads affected by recent roadworks are now accessible, and the Port Pirie Town Bus is back to servicing all regular stops, including Alexander Street and The Terrace.
Thank you for your patience during last week’s disruptions 😄

05/02/2026

SERVICE UPDATE #2 – Port Pirie Town Bus
We are now able to resume pick ups on Alexander Street as the road has been resurfaced.
We will keep you updated on access to The Terrace between Goode Road and Mary Elie Street, at this stage we will continue missing Stop 46 and 47. The bus will pick up on Goode Road, Senate Road and Moppett Road if hailed.
We again apologise for any disruption this may cause, and if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to give our helpful team a ring on 08 8632 2666.

02/02/2026

SERVICE UPDATE – School Bus 1
3 February to 6 February 2026
Due to roadworks this week on The Terrace (between Goode Road and Mary Elie Street), School Bus 1 will be dropping off and picking up Port Pirie West Primary School students in First Street by the Day Care Centre.
We apologise for any disruption this may cause, and if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to give our helpful team a ring on 08 8632 2666.

01/02/2026

SERVICE UPDATE – Port Pirie Town Bus
3 February to 6 February 2026
Due to roadworks this week on Alexander Street and The Terrace, the Port Pirie Town Bus will be unable to reach Stops 46, 47, 48, 49, 50.
As an alternate, you may hail the bus along Fourth Street, or in front of the Hospital on The Terrace (northside of York Road corner), or on David Street (westside of Gertrude Street corner).
We will provide a further update next week once access to these areas has been reviewed.
We apologise for any disruption this may cause, and if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to give our helpful team a ring on 08 8632 2666.

22/12/2025

We would like to say a big thank you to all of our valued passengers, customers, and partners for another great year.

We will be taking some time off over the Christmas and New Year break, so please check out the details below to see how our services will be affected.

🚌 PORT PIRIE TOWN BUS will be operating as normal with services running from Monday to Saturday, EXCEPT on Public Holidays. There will be no services on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December, or Thursday 1 January.
🌇 SOUTHERN FLINDERS CONNECTOR (formerly Upper North Passenger Service) will take a two-week break, so there will be no services running between Monday 22 December to Friday 2 January. Normal services will resume on Monday 5 January.
🚍 ASSISTED ACCESS Bus will take a break between Christmas & New Year, so there will be no services between Wednesday 25 December to Friday 2 January. Normal services will resume on Monday 5 January.
🔧 Our OFFICE and WORKSHOP will be closed from 12pm on Wednesday 24 December, reopening at 8am on Monday 5 January.

Wishing you all a safe & happy Christmas and New Year!

30/11/2025

Fare Increase Reminder 🚌

Our increased bus fares will take effect today, Monday 1 December 2025, across several of our services.

We encourage passengers to check out the full fare change details in the original post below so that you can be prepared for travel.

Thank you for your understanding & cooperation!

Fare Update – Effective Monday, 1 December 2025

We wish to advise our valued passengers that from Monday, 1 December 2025, fare adjustments will take effect across several of our services. These changes help us continue providing safe, reliable, and accessible transport across our region.

🚌 Port Pirie Town Bus
Adult: $3.00
Pensioner/Concession/Children: $1.50

🏫 Port Pirie School Buses
Single Ride: $1.50
Multi-Ride (10 rides): $12.50

🚐 Assisted Access
One-Way: $3.70
Return: $7.40

🚍 Upper North Passenger Service
Adult One-Way: $7.50
Concession One-Way: $3.75

🏥 Upper North Medical Bus
One-Way via Port Pirie, Port Germein, Crystal Brook, Gladstone: $18.00
One-Way via Port Augusta, Stirling North, Peterborough, Jamestown: $26.00

We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to keep our community connected.

If you have any questions, please contact our office on 08 8632 2666.

03/11/2025

Fare Update – Effective Monday, 1 December 2025

We wish to advise our valued passengers that from Monday, 1 December 2025, fare adjustments will take effect across several of our services. These changes help us continue providing safe, reliable, and accessible transport across our region.

🚌 Port Pirie Town Bus
Adult: $3.00
Pensioner/Concession/Children: $1.50

🏫 Port Pirie School Buses
Single Ride: $1.50
Multi-Ride (10 rides): $12.50

🚐 Assisted Access
One-Way: $3.70
Return: $7.40

🚍 Upper North Passenger Service
Adult One-Way: $7.50
Concession One-Way: $3.75

🏥 Upper North Medical Bus
One-Way via Port Pirie, Port Germein, Crystal Brook, Gladstone: $18.00
One-Way via Port Augusta, Stirling North, Peterborough, Jamestown: $26.00

We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to keep our community connected.

If you have any questions, please contact our office on 08 8632 2666.

03/10/2025

LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY 🔧

Please be advised that the Port Pirie Town Bus, Assisted Access Bus, and Upper North Passenger Service will not be running on Monday 6th October, due to the Labour Day Public Holiday.

Our office & workshop will also be closed for the day.

Enjoy the long weekend! 🚍

29/09/2025

We are proudly supporting our local community with FREE bus travel on the Port Pirie Town Bus this Wednesday 1st October, for the Smelters Picnic 🎉

You can download a copy of the Town Bus timetable & map on our website at https://kentgrp.com.au/port-pirie-city-loop/ or give us a ring on 08 8632 2666 if you have any questions 🚌