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 2020, the University will provide express shuttle buses between:
- USC Gympie campus (via Cooroy) and the USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs) campus
- USC Moreton Bay and the USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs) campus *
* Trial service
- North Lakes (via Petrie) and the USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs) campus
- Caboolture (via Narangba, Burpengary, Morayfield and USC Caboolture) and the USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs) campus
USC staff and students have access to a free shuttle bus loop service between the USC Caboolture campus and Caboolture train station during semester.
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, North Lakes and Caboolture USC express shuttles* 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 1, 2020
Gympie - 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 |
Moreton Bay Trial Shuttle Service - No buses during study break and exam period
Northbound - USC Moreton Bay to USC Sunshine Coast (5 services)
|
Location |
Bus Stop No |
Run 1 Time* |
Run 2 Time* |
Run 3 Time |
Run 4 Time |
Run 5 Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Depart Petrie Station |
310091 |
6:35am |
8:50am |
2.30pm |
5.10pm |
7.30pm |
|
Arrive USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs), Platform 3 |
301502 |
7:40am |
9:55am |
3.30pm |
6.20pm |
8.20pm |
Southbound - USC Sunshine Coast to USC Moreton Bay (4 services)
|
Location |
Bus Stop No |
Run 1 Time |
Run 2 Time |
Run 3 Time* |
Run 4 Time* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Depart USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs), Platform 3 |
301502 |
6.35am |
10am |
4:05pm |
6:30pm |
|
Arrive Petrie Station |
310091 |
7.40am |
10.50am |
5:10pm |
7:25pm |
*This service goes via North Lakes
North Lakes - No buses during study break and exam period
Northbound - North Lakes to USC Sunshine Coast (2 services)
| Location | Bus Stop No | Run 1 Time | Run 2 Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depart Petrie Station | 310091 | 6:35am | 8:50am |
| Depart North Lakes Bus Interchange | 319038 | 6:50am | 9:05am |
| Arrive USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs), Platform 3 | 301502 | 7:40am | 9:55am |
Southbound - USC Sunshine Coast to North Lakes (2 services)
| Location | Bus Stop No | Run 1 Time | Run 2 Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depart USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs), Platform 3 | 301502 | 4:05pm | 6:20pm |
| Depart North Lakes Bus Interchange | 319038 | 4:55pm | 7:10pm |
| Arrive Petrie Station | 310091 | 5:10pm | 7:25pm |
Caboolture - No buses during study break and exam period
Northbound - Caboolture to USC Sunshine Coast (2 services)
| Location | Bus Stop No | Run 1 Time | Run 2 Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depart Narangba, Young Road | 310782 | 6:05am | 8:25am |
| Depart Burpengary Station | 310047 | 6:15am | 8:35am |
| Depart Burpengary Plaza, Station Road (outside ANZ) | Unmarked | 6:20am | 8:40am |
| Depart Morayfield, Oakey Flat Road | 310778 | 6:30am | 8:50am |
| Depart Morayfield Shopping Centre | 310085 | 6:35am | 8:55am |
| Depart Caboolture Train Station | 310053 | 6:45am | - |
| Depart USC Caboolture, Tallon Street | 310305 | 6.50am | 9.10am |
| Arrive USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs), Platform 3 | 301502 | 7:35am | 9:55am |
Southbound - USC Sunshine Coast to Caboolture (2 services)
| Location | Bus Stop No | Run 1 Time | Run 2 Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depart USC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs), Platform 3 | 301502 | 4:05pm | 6:25pm |
| Depart USC Caboolture Campus, Tallon Street | 310305 | 4:50pm | 7:10pm |
| Depart Caboolture Train Station | 310053 | - | 7:15pm |
| Depart Morayfield Shopping Centre | 310085 | 5:05pm | 7.25pm |
| Depart Morayfield, Oakey Flat Road | 310778 | 5:10pm | 7:30pm |
| Depart Burpengary Plaza, Station Road (next to Caltex) | 319675 | 5:20pm | 7:40pm |
| Depart Burpengary Station | 310047 | 5:25pm | 7:45pm |
| Arrive Narangba, Young Road | 310782 | 5:30pm | 7:55pm |
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 17 February - Friday 29 May 2020. Please note: The service does not run on weekends, public holidays (10 April and 4 May) or during the USC mid-semester break (13-17 April).
| Depart Caboolture Station | Arrive USC/TAFE Caboolture | Depart USC/TAFE Caboolture | Arrive Caboolture Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15am | 7:19am | 7:19am | 7:23am |
| 7:30am | 7:34am | 7:34am | 7:38am |
| 7:45am | 7:49am | 7:49am | 7:53am |
| 8:00am | 8:04am | 8:04am | 8:10am |
| 8:15am | 8:19am | 8:19am | 8:25am |
| 8:30am | 8:34am | 8:34am | 8:40am |
| 8:45am | 8:49am | 8:49am | 8:55am |
| 9:00am | 9:04am | 9:04am | 9:10am |
| 9:15am | 9:19am | 9:19am | 9:25am |
| 9:45am | 9:49am | 9:49am | 9:53am |
| 10:15am | 10:19am | 10:19am | 10:23am |
| 10:45am | 10:49am | 10:49am | 10:53am |
| 11:15am | 11:19am | 11:19am | 11:23am |
| 11:45am | 11:49am | 11:49am | 11:53am |
| 12:15pm | 12:19pm | 12:19pm | 12:23pm |
| 12:45pm | 12:49pm | 1:15pm | 1:19pm |
| 1:19pm | 1:23pm | 1:45pm | 1:49pm |
| 1:49pm | 1:53pm | 2:15pm | 2:19pm |
| 2:19pm | 2:23pm | 2:45pm | 2:49pm |
| 2:49pm | 2:53pm | 3:15pm | 3:19pm |
| 3:19pm | 3:23pm | 3:45pm | 3:49pm |
| 3:49pm | 3:53pm | 4:15pm | 4:19pm |
| 4:19pm | 4:23pm | 4:45pm | 4:49pm |
| 4:49pm | 4:53pm | 5:15pm | 5:19pm |
| 5:19pm | 5:23pm | 5:45pm | 5:49pm |
| 5:49pm | 5:53pm | 6:15pm | 6:19pm |
| 6:19pm | 6:23pm | 6:45pm |
6:49pm |
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
- Moreton Bay Trial shuttle route: Kangaroo Bus Lines Head Office - Burpengary Tel: 1300 287 525, or Sunshine Coast Office Tel: (07) 5445 4741
- North Lakes and Caboolture routes: Kangaroo Bus Lines Head Office - Burpengary Tel: 1300 287 525, or Sunshine Coast Office Tel: (07) 5445 4741
- Caboolture Loop: Coast & Country - Tel: 1300 428737
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.