Complete guide to Toowoomba Bus Service routes, schedules, and how to navigate public transport across the Garden City suburbs.
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Toowoomba's public transport is served by the Toowoomba Bus Service (TBS), a locally operated network covering the greater Toowoomba urban area. As with most Queensland regional cities, a car is practically necessary for comprehensive mobility across Toowoomba, but the bus network provides adequate coverage of the main corridors and connects the major activity centres, the hospital, and the university campus.
Toowoomba Bus Service — TBS operates routes across Toowoomba from the CBD Transit Centre on Neil Street to the major suburbs including Harristown, Wilsonton, Rockville, Middle Ridge, Centenary Heights, Drayton, and Newtown. Route 5 (CBD to Harristown and USQ) and Route 8 (CBD to Wilsonton) are among the key services. Frequency is approximately 30-60 minutes on most routes during business hours, with limited Saturday service and no Sunday services on most routes.
University of Southern Queensland — TBS Route 5 provides connection from the CBD Transit Centre to the USQ Toowoomba Campus on West Street, making the university accessible by bus for students and staff without cars. Journey time is approximately 15-20 minutes from the CBD.
Toowoomba Hospital — routes serving the Toowoomba Hospital on Pechey Street provide important connectivity for patients, visitors, and healthcare workers, recognising the hospital's role as a major public transport destination in the city.
Brisbane connection — Greyhound and Brisbane Bus Lines operate coach services between Toowoomba CBD and Brisbane Roma Street Coach Terminal, with the journey taking approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours depending on service and traffic. The Toowoomba-Brisbane rail service (through the Lockyer Valley) does not operate regular passenger services under current scheduling.
Fares — TBS fares are flat-rate, with adult single fares at $2.50 and daily passes available. Concession and school fares apply. Cash or pre-purchased passes are accepted; there is no smart card system equivalent to go card or Opal in Toowoomba.
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