More buses, more often for the outer north
From 5 October 2025, we’re making changes to routes 511, 524, 525, 528, 529, 533, 537 and 543.
These changes will give you more trips, longer hours, more direct routes and better connections to trains and other buses.
It’ll be easier to get to your favorite places in and around Craigieburn, Donnybrook and Roxburgh Park, with improved access to jobs, shops and schools.
To plan your journey:
- Download the PTV App
- Use the journey planner
- Check the new,
- or call 1800 800 007.
What’s changing?
Route 511 Craigieburn Station - Mandalay
- We’re extending Route 511 along the Hume Highway to Craigieburn Station.
- Route 511 will connect Beverage to Craigieburn Station and the metro train network.
- Route 511 will no longer travel on Donnybrook Road to Olivine. Passengers in Olivine can use Route 524 instead.
- Route 511 will connect with trains at Craigieburn Station.
Download the Route 511 map here
Route 524 Kalkallo – Peppercorn Hill via Donnybrook Station
- We’re extending Route 524 along Cloverton Boulevard to Kalkallo, providing better public transport coverage in Kalkallo.
- Route 524 will directly connect Kalkallo to Donnybrook Station and Route 525.
- Route 524 will run in two directions instead of a one-way loop, making travel faster and more convenient.
- Route 524 will coordinate with the Route 501 shuttle to Craigieburn. In the evenings, after the shuttle has finished (about 7:30pm), Route 524 will coordinate with trains at Donnybrook Station.
Download the Route 524 map here
Route 525 Donnybrook Station – Craigieburn Station via Mickleham
- We’re adding 66 new trips per week to Route 525.
- Weekday and Saturday services will run later until after midnight, instead of about 10pm.
- Route 525 will become more direct between Craigieburn and Donnybrook stations.
- Route 525 will no longer travel on Dwyer Street in Kalkallo. Passengers who catch Route 525 from Dwyer Street will need to walk to the intersection of Cloverton Boulevard and Station Parade to catch Route 525 or walk to Cloverton Boulevard and catch Route 524.
- Route 525 will connect with trains at Donnybrook and Craigieburn stations.
Download the Route 525 map here
Route 528 Craigieburn Station to Craigieburn Central SC via Elevation Bvd
- We’re adding 48 new trips per week to Route 528.
- Weekday and Saturday services will run later until about midnight, instead of about 10pm.
- Route 528 will connect with trains at Craigieburn Station.
Download the Route 528 map here
Route 529 Craigieburn Station - Craigieburn North via Craigieburn Central SC
- We’re adding 60 new trips per week to Route 529.
- Weekday and Saturday services will run later until about midnight, instead of about 10pm.
- Route 529 will connect with trains at Craigieburn Stations.
Download the Route 529 map here
Route 533 Craigieburn - Craigieburn North via Hanson Rd
- We’re adding 59 new trips per week to Route 533.
- Weekday and Saturday services will run until about midnight, instead of about 10pm.
- Route 533 will connect with trains at Craigieburn Stations.
Download the Route 533 map here
Route 537 Craigieburn Station to Craigieburn Central SC via Cimberwood Drive
- We’re adding 52 new trips per week to Route 537.
- Weekday and Saturday services will run later until about midnight, instead of about 10pm.
- Route 537 will connect with trains at Craigieburn Stations.
Download the Route 537 map here
Route 543 Craigieburn Central - Roxburgh Park via Greenvale Gardens
- We’re extending Route 543 through Greenvale and Greenvale North to Craigieburn Central.
- Route 543 will connect Greenvale and Greenvale North to Craigieburn Central.
- We’re adding 183 new trips per week to Route 543.
- On weekdays, buses will come every 20 minutes from 6am to 9am and 3pm to 7pm.
- Route 543 will start earlier and finish later, every day of the week.
- Route 543 will connect with trains at Roxburgh Park Station.