Need to plan a trip over the Christmas / New Year period? We’ve got you covered! See below for a quick reference of Metro’s Depot Offices (Burnie & Launceston), Metro Shops (Springfield & Hobart), Hotline (13 22 01) and Timetable information from December 22 to January 2. Alternatively, plan your trip with our online trip planner!
Monday 22 December:
Weekday vacation timetable applies.
• Metro Shop Hobart – 8am to 5.30pm
• Metro Shop Springfield – 8am to 4.30pm
• Depot Offices – 8.30am to 5pm
• Metro Hotline – 7am to 6pm
Tuesday 23 December:
Weekday vacation timetable applies.
• Metro Shops – 8am to 4pm
• Depot Offices – 8.30am to 5pm
• Metro Hotline – 7am to 4pm
Wednesday 24 December:
Weekday vacation timetable applies.
• Metro Shops and Depot Offices – 8am to 1pm
• Metro Hotline – 7am to 1pm
Thursday 25 December:
Sunday/Public Holiday timetable applies.
• Metro Shops and Depot Offices closed
• Metro Hotline closed
Friday 26 December:
Sunday/Public Holiday timetable applies.
• Metro Shops and Depot Offices closed
• Metro Hotline – 10am to 3pm
Saturday 27 December:
Normal Saturday timetable applies.
• Metro Shops and Depot Offices closed
• Metro Hotline closed
Sunday 28 December:
Sunday/Public Holiday timetable applies.
• Metro Shops and Depot Offices closed
• Metro Hotline closed
Monday 29 December:
Weekday vacation timetable applies.
• Metro Shop Hobart – 8am to 5.30pm
• Metro Shop Springfield – 8am to 4.30pm
• Depot Offices – 8.30am to 5pm
• Metro Hotline – 7am to 6pm
Tuesday 30 December:
Weekday vacation timetable applies.
• Metro Shop Hobart – 8am to 5.30pm
• Metro Shop Springfield – 8am to 4.30pm
• Depot Offices – 8.30am to 5pm
• Metro Hotline – 7am to 6pm
Wednesday 31 December:
Weekday vacation timetable applies.
Additional Nightrider services statewide.
• Metro Shops and Depot Offices – 8am to 4pm
• Metro Hotline – 7am to 4pm
Thursday 1 January:
Sunday/Public Holiday timetable applies.
• Metro Shops and Depot Offices closed
• Metro Hotline closed
Friday 2 January:
Weekday vacation timetable applies.
• Metro Shop Hobart – 8am to 5.30pm
• Metro Shop Springfield – 8am to 4.30pm
• Depot Offices – 8.30am to 5pm
• Metro Hotline – 7am to 6pm
Metro’s Administration offices will be closed from 25 December 2025, returning 2 January 2026.
Please note, there may be some delays on GreenCard application processing during this time.
‘Weekday vacation timetable’ refers to regularly scheduled weekday timetable without school services or school support services.
