The new Mosgiel Express service, starting on 4 September, is part of a larger programme of work under the Connecting Dunedin banner; a collaboration between ORC, Dunedin City Council and Waka Kotahi - NZ Transport Agency.
“We’re very happy we now have enough bus drivers to provide for our Mosgiel commuters, who’ve been waiting patiently for the new Mosgiel Express,” says ORC’s Manager Transport, Lorraine Cheyne.
The Mosgiel Express will run three times in the morning and six times in the afternoon on weekdays.
“In the mornings, Mosgiel commuters can hop on the bus at the Mosgiel Terminus or the Clocktower before heading non-stop to the Bus Hub. In the afternoons, The Express will depart the Bus Hub every half hour from 3.30pm until 6pm in the afternoon and run direct to Mosgiel,” says Ms Cheyne.
There are further changes to Dunedin and Queenstown routes as well.
View all the route changes below.
Orbus Dunedin changes
New Mosgiel Express – Route 78
The Mosgiel Express is an exciting new Mosgiel – Dunedin direct weekday service for peak-time commuters that does not detour through Fairfield or Green Island. The service starts on 4 September.
To head into Dunedin City, the new Mosgiel Express leaves the Mosgiel Terminus and stops at the Mosgiel clocktower before heading non-stop to the Bus Hub. It reverses the journey in the afternoon.
Weekday peak time service
This service runs in weekday peak time, which covers rush hours in the morning (6.30am – 9am) and afternoon (3pm – 6.30pm).
Mornings
- The service departs Mosgiel Terminus at 7.15am, 7.45am and 8.15am, stops to collect passengers at the Mosgiel Clocktower and then travels direct to the Dunedin Bus Hub (Stop H)
- Does not stop on Princes Street
Afternoons
- The service departs the Dunedin Bus Hub (Stop H) every 30 minutes from 3.30pm until 6pm. It travels direct to Mosgiel Clocktower and Mosgiel Terminus
- Does not stop on Princes Street
View the Mosgiel City Express timetable (select a date that starts from 4 September onwards)
Extra weekday buses - Mosgiel Route 77
An extra 15 trips per weekday to and from Mosgiel have been added into the bus schedule. The increased number of buses means more options for passengers in Mosgiel, Fairfield and Green Island to journey into and out of Dunedin City.
Every 15 minutes at peak times
Buses between Mosgiel and Dunedin will run every 15 minutes on weekdays in morning and afternoon peak hours, starting 4 September.
Ridge Runner – Route 15
There is now increased frequency on weekdays for the popular Ridge Runner service from 4 September.
30-minute service on weekdays
The service which links North and South Dunedin via Highgate and Mornington will now run every 30 minutes on weekdays from early morning until 6.30pm.
Ridge Runner northbound
- Northbound service runs every 30 minutes from 6.10am
- The service is hourly after 6.30pm until end of service
Ridge Runner southbound
- Southbound service runs every 30 minutes from 6am
- The service is hourly after 6.30pm until end of service
Ocean Grove – Route 3
Following consultation with residents, an updated route for the Route 3 bus in the Tainui / St Kilda area has been confirmed.
Buses will start running the new route, which travels direct down Victoria Road, on 4 September. The bus will no longer run on Cavell or Marlow Streets.
Ocean Grove to Ross Creek – new stops
The map below shows where the new bus stops will be, from 4 September, in Victoria Road, and Royal Crescent.
Please note temporary stops may be in place until new stops are constructed.
Ross Creek to Ocean Grove – new stops
The map below shows where new bus stops will be located in Victoria Road and Culling Street.
Please note temporary stops may be in place until new stops are constructed.
The Route 3 changes in brief
Route 3 buses in both directions will no longer use Marlow Street and Cavell Street.
Instead, the bus will go directly down Culling Street from Culling Park and then turn left onto Victoria Road, on its way to Tainui.
On the return journey, the bus will continue slightly further along Victoria Road, past Culling Street, turning right up Royal Crescent.
School students at Musselburgh, Tainui and Tahuna Normal Intermediate will have good access to the buses.
Dunedin Hospital
Did you know there are new accessible bus stops right outside the hospital? This makes it easier to get to appointments and to visit people.
- You can now use the bus to get to and from your hospital appointment
- The bus stops are designed with accessible kerbing and buses that kneel (this means they can safely lower closer to the kerbing)
Princes Street bus stop changes
If you currently hop on the bus in Princes Street check the maps below to see whether your bus stop has changed.
Princes Street – heading north
Northbound bus stops on Princes Street:
- Princes St, corner of Manor Place
- Princes St, 398 - this bus stop will be removed
- Princes St, 462 (outside Artsenta) – this is a new bus stop location
- Princes St, 300 - this bus stop will be removed
- Princes St, 268 (corner of Princes and High Street) – this is a new bus stop location
- Princes St, 138
Princes Street – heading south
Southbound bus stops on Princes Street
- Princes St, 151
- Princes St, 265 (John Wickliffe House)
- Princes St, 283 (Silver Fern Farms) – this bus stop will be removed
- Princes St, 373 (Chipmunks) – this bus stop will be removed
- Princes St, 449
- Princes St, 575 (outside Salvation Army store)
No detours through Quail Rise between Arrowtown and Arthurs Point – Route 2
- All other Route 2 bus stops will stay the same
View Route 2 - Arrowtown to Arthurs Point
View Route 2 - Arthurs Point to Arrowtown
New direct trips between Kelvin Heights and Quail Rise – Route 3
- The route adjustment offers a direct connection to Frankton shopping centres for Quail Rise passengers.
- The route adjustment means a direct connection between Kelvin Heights and Quail Rise.
To get to Frankton shopping centres and Kelvin Heights:
Catch the Route 3 bus for a direct return connection.
To get to Town Centre, Arthur’s Point or Sunshine Bay from Quail Rise:
- Catch the route 3 bus from Quail Rise and get off at Frankton Hub to transfer to a route 1 (Sunshine Bay), 2 (Arthurs Point) or 5 (Queenstown) bus.
- Walk or bike to the bus stop outside Bunnings on SH6 (Hawthorn Drive) to catch a route 2 (Arthurs Point) or 5 (Queenstown) bus.
To get to Shotover Country, Lake Hayes Estate or Arrowtown from Quail Rise:
- Catch the Route 3 bus from Quail Rise and get off at Frankton Hub to transfer to a Route 2 (Arrowtown) or 5 (Lake Hayes Estate) bus.
- Walk or bike to the bus stop opposite Bunnings on SH6 (Hawthorn Drive) to catch a Route 2 (Arrowtown) or 5 (Lake Hayes Estate) bus.
More choice on Lake Hayes estate trips – Route 5
- Try out the new extended bus route and new bus stops in Lake Hayes Estate
- Bus drivers will only be stopping at dedicated bus stops
- Enjoy shopping at new destinations: FiveMile Shopping Centre and Queenstown Central
