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Route 524 Bus Begins Sunday 16 March from Peppercorn Hill
Route 524 Bus Begins Sunday 16 March from Peppercorn Hill
March 2025 in Events & Local Area
Starting from Sunday 16 March 2025, Peppercorn Hill and neighbouring communities will welcome the much-anticipated Route 524 bus service.
This new service will take residents in Peppercorn Hill, Donnybrae and surrounding areas to Donnybrook train station and Hume Anglican Grammar.
Route Overview
Route 524 will operate in a clockwise loop, providing daily services to and from Donnybrook Station starting in Hillview Drive, Peppercorn Hill.
Operating Hours:
- Weekdays: 5:30 am to 9:00 pm
- Every 30 minutes during peak times (7:00 am–9:00 am and 3:00 pm–8:00 pm)
- Every 40 minutes during off-peak times
- Weekends: 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, services every 40 minutes
Major Stops:
- Donnybrook Station
- Hume Anglican Grammar School
- Donnybrook Primary School
- Hillview Drive, Peppercorn Hill
Connections
At Donnybrook Station, passengers can transfer to the Route 501 shuttle for direct access to Craigieburn Station or board V/Line services (train and bus) to reach metro or regional areas.
- 22 May 2024: The Victorian Government announces a $180 million investment to enhance bus services across Melbourne's growth areas, including the introduction of Route 524.
- March 2025: Route 524 is set to commence operations, offering daily services connecting Donnybrook Station with surrounding communities.
Future Developments
There are plans to extend Route 524 to Kalkallo, increasing the public transport network in the Donnybrook-Kalkallo area.
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