Public Transit

Cobourg's New On-Demand Transit Service - Phase 2 starts Monday, June 14

The Town of Cobourg is excited to announce Phase 2 of "Cobourg Rides" (all riders, all hours of operation), offering on-demand transportation for our community beginning Monday, June 14, 2021!

* Transit fixed route service (1 hour loops) will end for all riders at the end of service on June 13, 2021.

The benefits of the on-demand service are:

 Easy Online Booking: Schedule a ride anytime directly from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

 Reliable On-Demand Pick-Up: Pick-up within 10-20 minutes of your scheduled time.

 Track Your Ride: Track your ride in real-time through the app so you always know where your bus is.

 Cashless Payment System: Pay with a credit card through your secure online account. Cash fares of $2 and paper tickets will be accepted onboard.

No Service on Canada Day - Thursday, July 1, 2021

With the exception of Wheels offering service for those that require dialysis, Cobourg Transit will not be operating on July 1, 2021.

Public Transit

Cobourg Transit is a fully accessible service that has two fixed routes (Route 1 & Route 2). Both routes are completed in 1 hour loops. Cobourg Transit also offers an origin to destination service called WHEELS for eligible riders who cannot use conventional transit. Please note that due to the ongoing pandemic masks or non-medical face coverings are mandatory for all transit riders.

For any questions or concerns please reach out to the Engineering Department by calling 905-372-4555.

Service Announcement - Courthouse Road @ Golden Plough Lodge Stop

Please be advised that starting on May 3, 2021 Cobourg Transit will not be stopping in front of 580 Courthouse Road (Halcyon Place) transit stop/shelter due to ongoing construction of Golden Plough Lodge.  Wheels members will continue to have access to pick-up/drop off locations at Halcyon Place and Golden Plough Lodge front doors.

Conventional riders are encouraged to use the transit stop at Elgin St W @ Courthouse Road.

For more information, please see the Public Notice

Visit Cobourg Rides to learn more!

Fares & Passes

Types of fares and passes Fee Cash fare $2 Adult monthly pass (not available at this time) $60 Senior monthly pass (not available at this time) $30 Student monthly pass (not available at this time) $50 After School pass after 2:30 p.m. weekdays and all day on weekends (not available at this time) $15 Children 5 and under FREE

Schedule, Hours & Routes

Transit Schedule & Route Map Conventional Transit: Day Start End Monday to Friday 6:15 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Saturday 8:15 a.m. 6:45 p.m. Sunday 8:45 a.m. 3:45 p.m. **Start and end times noted above occur at the Downtown Albert Street Terminal.  Express Shuttle (Port Hope to Cobourg) The Port Hope-Cobourg Express Shuttle makes trips to Cobourg twice per hour. Cost: $1 per transfer/person Map: Click here to view. Schedule: Port Hope Town Hall (56 Queen Street) :00 and :30 Northumberland Mall at :10 and :40, every hour during operation. Northumberland Hills Hospital at :14 and :44 Cobourg Walmart at :15 and :45 Day Start End Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. (last shuttle 7:40 p.m.) Saturday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (last shuttle 3:40 p.m.) Sunday and Holidays No Service No Service For more information on Port Hope Transit Service please call (905) 885-2431. WHEELS Transit: Specialized Accessible Transit (by appointment only) Call (905) 373-0582 to book 24 hours in advance. Day Start End Monday to Friday 6:15 a.m. 10:00 p.m. (Last booking 9:45 p.m.) Saturday 8:15 a.m. 6:45 p.m.  (Last booking is 6:30 p.m.) Sunday 8:45 a.m. 3:45 p.m. (Last booking is 3:30 p.m.)

Where's My Bus? App

This web mapping application will provide users with real time updates on the geographic location of the Town of Cobourg Transit Buses Routes 1 & 2.  The app updates are every :12 seconds in real-time. The application can be accessed on a computer, tablet or smart phone. Because the application is web-based there is no need to download or purchase it from an app store, simply access the website using your web browser. Open Where's My Bus? Having difficulties? Caching varies across mobile devices and mobiles browsers; if the bus locations aren't updating on their own, please refresh you browser. Bus locations generally update every 12 seconds when the buses are moving. If you the bus icon does not appear to be moving, please notify Century Transportation at (905) 373-0582. PDF Instructions: How to Use the Where's My Bus? App

Become a WHEELS Member

Cobourg Transit offers an origin to destination service called WHEELS for eligible riders who cannot use conventional transit. There is an application process for becoming a Wheels member (see below).  For more information about becoming a member of WHEELS, please call the Engineering Department at 905-372-4555. Become a WHEELS Member Please Note: Office hours have been reduced due to COVID-19. To book an appointment with WHEELS, please call Century Transportation at 905-373-0582 during the following business hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All bookings are required to be made or cancelled 24 hours in advance. Same day bookings may be accommodated if available. Bookings are made on a first come basis and subscriptions can be requested for trips occurring more than twice a week to the same location and at the same time.

Recent News & Updates

COVID-19 - Public Transit is resuming fare collection as of Tuesday, January 26.

Getting here

The Town of Cobourg has a number of ways to get around and enjoy all Cobourg has to offer including two Highway 401 off-ramps (exits 472 and 474) and direct access on County Road 2 from both the east and west.

For more information on transportation services:

• Taxis
• Car Rentals
• Trains
• Via Rail
• Go Transit
• Airports
• Toronto Pearson International Airport