The USC Express Shuttle Service is a FREE service for all students and staff who hold a current University identification card.
Services commence on the first day of Semester and run until the last day of Semester 1 and 2 only. The shuttle service operates during teaching weeks from Monday to Friday and does not run during University breaks, including the Easter intra-semester break, the study break, Orientation week and exam period or on public holidays.
Routes
In 2021, the University will provide express shuttle buses between:
- USC Gympie campus (via Cooroy) and the USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs) campus
- USC Sunshine Coast shuttle bus loop service between the USC Sunshine Coast campus and Landsborough train station.
- USC Caboolture shuttle bus loop service between the USC Caboolture campus and Caboolture train station.
Download the free TransportMe app
TransportMe is a complete, real-time transport passenger app that can be downloaded for free (compatible with both iOS and android phones).
- Track your bus: Find out the current location of the Gympie USC express shuttle and how far it is from your stop. No more missed services!
- Capacity notifications: Once the bus reaches 90% capacity an alert is issued to the Passenger App so students will be notified in advance.
To download the app visit TransportMe.
Timetables - Semester 2, 2021
Gympie Shuttle Service
Please note: This service will recommence operation from 26 July,
Service operates weekdays from Monday 26 July - Friday 29 October.
Please note: The service does not run on weekends, public holidays - 4 October or during the USC mid-semester break 27 September - 1 October.
No Buses during study break and exam period
Northbound - USC Sunshine Coast to USC Gympie (3 services)
| Location | Bus Stop No | Run 1 Time | Run 2 Time | Run 3 Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depart USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs), Platform 2 | 301501 | 7:45am | 12:15pm | 5:30pm |
| Depart Cooroy Station | 301599 | 8:20am | 12:50pm | 6:05pm |
| Depart Gympie Intercity Bus Stop | 770104 | 8:50am | 1:25pm | 6:40pm |
| Arrive USC Gympie/TAFE | Unmarked | 8:55am | 1:30pm | 6:45pm |
Southbound - USC Gympie to USC Sunshine Coast (3 services)
| Location | Bus Stop No | Run 1 Time | Run 2 Time | Run 3 Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depart USC Gympie/TAFE | Unmarked | 6:15am | 10:30am | 4:15pm |
| Depart Gympie Intercity Bus Stop | 770104 | 6:25am | 10:40am | 4:25pm |
| Depart Cooroy Station | 301599 | 7:00am | 11:15am | 4:55pm |
| Arrive, USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs), Platform 2 | 301501 | 7:30am | 11:50am | 5:25pm |
USC Sunshine Coast Loop Shuttle Service
A free shuttle service is offered for all USC students and staff between the USC Sunshine Coast campus and Landsborough train station (the pick-up and drop-off point is the translink stop). Show your USC identity card to access the shuttle bus.
Service operates weekdays from Monday 26 July - Friday 29 October.
Please note: The service does not run on weekends, public holidays - 4 October or during the USC mid-semester break 27 September - 1 October.
* Timetable is subject to change.
|
Depart Landsborough station |
Arrive USC Sunshine Coast (Platform 2) |
Depart USC Sunshine Coast (Platform 2) |
Arrive Landsborough Station |
| 7.20am | 7.50am | 8.00am | 8.30am |
| 8.40am | 9.10am | 9.50am | 10.20am |
| 10.55am | 11.25am | 12.00pm | 12.30pm |
| 1.05pm | 1.35pm | 1.35pm | 2.05pm |
| 2.35pm | 3.05pm | 3.05pm | 3.35pm |
| 4.05pm | 4.35pm | 5.00pm | 5.30pm |
| 5.50pm | 6.20pm | 6.50pm | 7.20pm |
Caboolture Loop Shuttle Service
A free shuttle service is offered for all USC and TAFE students and staff travelling between the USC Caboolture campus and the Caboolture train station (the pick-up and drop-off point is in the eastern carpark). Show your USC or TAFE identity card to access the shuttle bus.
Service operates weekdays from Monday 19 July - Friday 29 October.
Please note: The service does not run on weekends, public holidays - 9 August (Moreton Bay Show Day) and 4 October or during the USC mid-semester break 27 September - 1 October.
* Timetable is subject to change.
| Depart Caboolture Station | Arrive USC/TAFE Caboolture | Depart USC/TAFE Caboolture | Arrive Caboolture Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Run | |||
|
7:15 |
7:19 |
7:19 |
7:23 |
|
7:30 |
7:34 |
7:34 |
7:38 |
|
7:45 |
7:49 |
7:49 |
7:53 |
|
8:00 |
8:04 |
8:04 |
8:10 |
|
8:15 |
8:19 |
8:19 |
8:25 |
|
8:30 |
8:34 |
8:34 |
8:40 |
|
8:45 |
8:49 |
8:49 |
8:55 |
|
9:00 |
9:04 |
9:04 |
9:10 |
|
9:15 |
9:19 |
9:19 |
9:25 |
|
9:45 |
9:49 |
9:49 |
9:53 |
|
10:15 |
10:19 |
10:19 |
10:23 |
|
10:45 |
10:49 |
10:49 |
10:53 |
|
11:15 |
11:19 |
11:19 |
11:23 |
|
11:45 |
11:49 |
11:49 |
11:53 |
| Afternoon Run | |||
|
12:15 |
12:19 |
12:19 |
12:23 |
|
12:45 |
12:49 |
13:15 |
13:19 |
|
13:19 |
13:23 |
13:45 |
13:49 |
|
13:49 |
13:53 |
14:15 |
14:19 |
|
14:19 |
14:23 |
14:45 |
14:49 |
|
14:49 |
14:53 |
15:15 |
15:19 |
|
15:19 |
15:23 |
15:45 |
15:49 |
|
15:49 |
15:53 |
16:15 |
16:19 |
|
16:19 |
16:23 |
16:45 |
16:49 |
|
16:49 |
16:53 |
17:15 |
17:19 |
|
17:19 |
17:23 |
17:45 |
17:49 |
|
17:49 |
17:53 |
18:15 |
18:19 |
Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions. Please arrive ten minutes prior to the departure time to ensure you do not miss your bus service.
Please note: USC is not responsible for ensuring that the shuttle buses arrive on time, or that passengers comply with travel regulations. For all matters relating the whereabouts of a late bus, or travel regulations, please contact the bus service provider directly:
- Gympie route: Polleys Bus Service Tel: (07) 5480 4500
- Caboolture Loop: Coast & Country - Tel: 1300 428737
- USC Sunshine Coast Loop: Kangaroo Bus line - Tel: 1300 287 525
Consider combining your methods of travel in a single day, for example using the USC Shuttle or a TransLink service in one direction, and carpooling in another.
All enquiries about the USC Express Shuttle and any other travel initiatives can be emailed to travel2USC@usc.edu.au.