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LAUNCESTON: ANZAC Day 2026 – Service Changes

Regions

Launceston

Routes impacted

145, 150, 160, 162, 165

Dates


Saturday 25 April 2026 – until approx. 12:00pm

Due to ANZAC Day services and road closures in the Launceston CBD, several bus routes will be diverted and some stops will be temporarily closed until around midday.


🚫 Bus Stop Closures

Outbound (from Launceston)

  • Elizabeth St at Princes Square
  • C1 79 York St
  • Brisbane St near Kingsway
  • 60 Elizabeth St opposite Princes Square

Inbound (to Launceston)

  • Elizabeth St opposite Princes Square
  • C1 79 York St
  • Brisbane St near Kingsway

📍 Alternative Stops

Passengers are advised to use the following nearby stops:

  • Launceston City Interchange (St John St) – Stops A1 or A2
  • Charles St opposite Coles Supermarket
  • Charles St outside Coles Supermarket

🔁 Outbound Service Diversions (from Launceston)

Route 145 – Youngtown (via Kings Meadows)

Departures: 09:20, 10:20, 11:20
Via St John St → Frederick St → Charles St → normal route

Route 150 – Riverside (via Trevallyn)

Departure: 10:10
Via St John St → Frederick St → Bathurst St → York St → normal route

Route 160 – Casino (via South Launceston & Prospect)

Departures: 09:01, 10:01, 11:01
Via St John St → Frederick St → Charles St → normal route

Route 162 – Hadspen (via South Launceston & Prospect)

Departures: 09:03, 11:03
Via St John St → Frederick St → Charles St → normal route

Route 165 – Prospect Vale (via Summerhill)

Departure: 10:45
Via St John St → Frederick St → Charles St → normal route


🔁 Inbound Services (to Launceston)

Routes 145, 160, 162, 165 will operate via Frederick St and St John St, terminating at Launceston City Interchange.

Route 150 (Riverside) will operate via Wellington St and Frederick St to Launceston City Interchange.
Please note: Reduced speed limits will apply at Bathurst St / Brisbane St intersection.


⚠️ Important Information

  • All diversions apply until approx. 12:00pm
  • Delays may occur due to event traffic
  • Please allow extra travel time and follow driver instructions