Bus Services

Bus Services Overview

Hillcrest offers an extensive bus service for students travelling to and from our College each day. We have our own fleet of modern, air-conditioned buses which are all equipped with three-point seat belts and installed with event cameras for safety along with RollCall App service. Included in our fleet is the very first electric school bus in Australia.

Our Bus Services uses RollCall School bus management system. RollCall keeps parents and the College informed and alerted about children’s intended and actual bus trips with real-time tracking. The system uses ‘smart tags/cards’ with advanced device-bus tracking technology to give parents and the College full visibility of students travelling on our buses.

Bus Passes Special Price

We have three types of Bus Passes available for students.

Unlimited Pass (50% off) - $165 Per Term (at the special 50% discount rate). This enables students to utilise the bus as often as required. (Family Pass are also available for $330 - at the special 50% discount rate).
5 Trip weekly Pass – $220 Per Term. This enables students to use the bus up to 5 trips a week, either in the Morning’s / Afternoon’s or a combination of both. (*Family Pass $440).
Casual Travel PAYG - $9.50 per trip.

Free Morning Shuttle Transport to Hillcrest:

Firth Park - 7:15am and 8:00am
Varsity Station - 7:30am and 8:00am

Free Afternoon Shuttle Transport from Hillcrest:

Observatory Drive loop - College departure time 3:30pm
Firth Park - College departure time 3:08pm
Varsity Station - College departure time 3:08pm

Shuttle Services

(College arrival time: 3:08pm | College departure time: 3:10pm)

Northern Side:

Position 4: Varsity Station Free Shuttle

Southern Side:

Firth Park Free Shuttle

Observatory Drive Free Shuttle

College departure time: 3:30pm

Southern Side:

Observatory Drive Shuttle

Note: To assist staff supervision in the top pick-up area, students using this service should wait in the Resource Centre until 3:25pm.

We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a safe and efficient departure process for all students. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school office.

Bus Routes & Schedules

Bus Routes

We have eight bus routes which are shown in the maps below and indicate major stops, as well as the approximate times for these stops. Each route has an AM and a PM map as they can be slightly different. Our routes are subject to some infrequent changes which will be communicated to parents.

Bus Route 1 - (Burleigh, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Tugun, Tweed Heads)
Bus Route 2 - (Currumbin Waters, Elanora, Tallebudgera)
Bus Route 3 - (Reedy Creek, The Observatory, Bonogin, Tallai, Worongary, Gilston)
Bus Route 4 - (Robina, Mermaid Waters, Burleigh Waters, Miami & Varsity Lakes)
Bus Route 5 - (Carrara, Southport, Benowa, Biggera Waters, Runaway Bay, Robina Town Centre)
Bus Route 6 - (Mudgeeraba, Nerang, Worongary, Highland Park)
Bus Route 7 - (Kingscliff (express), Casuarina Beach, South Tweed Heads, Banora Point)
Bus Route 8 - (Runaway Bay, Hope Island, Helensvale, Pacific Pines and Arundel)

Afternoon Bus Departure Information

To ensure a smooth and safe departure for all students, afternoon buses will now leave from both sides of Bridgman Drive:

Bus Zone on Southern Side of Bridgman Drive – Top Pick-Up Area
Bus Zone on Northern Side Bridgman Drive – New bus zone running along Bridgman Drive

JLC Prep – Year 2 Students

Our youngest students (Prep – Year 2) will be accompanied to their designated bus departure areas by a staff member on duty. For safety, access to buses on the northern side will only be via the School Crossing Supervisor on Bridgman Drive.