Transit

Stratford Terminal

City of Stratford Transit and Parallel Transit provide an affordable and convenient alternative to driving within the City on regularly scheduled transit routes. Read further to learn about our rates, schedules, Parallel Transit, and special services.

News Items, Service Updates, Changes and Policies

As a result of extensive retail construction and additions planned at the Stratford Centre (Food Basics plaza), and in the interest of safety, Stratford Transit will no longer make stops at the property.

That means the bus stops at Zehrs and Food Basics will be removed, effective Dec. 1, 2025.

The #2 East end bus will travel down Douro Street to C.H. Meier Boulevard, and will not turn left into the Zehrs and Food Basics properties. The stop on C.H. Meier Boulevard near the Stratford Mall entrance will still be available, and riders can cross at the light to access the Food Basics plaza.

A new stop (and shelter) will be placed on Ontario Street near the TD Bank, and customers travelling to Zehrs can cross at the light there.

Transit #2 East End Bus Route

For the more than 400,000 students we transport yearly, Stratford Transit provides School Special buses weekday mornings and afternoons for Stratford District Secondary School, and St. Michael Catholic Secondary School. Those buses leave from the Terminal and travel to the schools starting in the morning at 7:25 a.m. until 8:45 a.m.
  • Based on the current student information made available at time of publishing, an updated schedule has been developed in anticipation of ridership volumes. Both the AM and PM Specials will continue as they have in the past with the exception of one less school special, and will travel a few minutes ahead of the scheduled routes.
  • The #1 Special (East End/Devon), #3 Special (Queensland/Downie) will arrive at 2:50pm at SDSS at the Oakdale Ave bus stop. Specials #1 and #3 will arrive at St. Michael’s at 3:05pm.

  • Please continue to review our School Special and Service Updates and Changes section as these routes could possibly be adjusted frequently over time based on ridership statistics.
For further information regarding School Specials please call 519-271-0250 extension 405.

The City of Stratford has partnered with Magnusmode to enhance accessibility by introducing customized MagnusCards.

Transit users can utilize the MagnusCards app to access customized MagnusCards that will cover the following topics:

  • How to Buy Transit Fares on Your Mobile App: Simplifying the process of purchasing transit fares using your mobile device, ensuring a seamless experience for all passengers.
  • Waiting for the Bus to Arrive: Offering valuable tips and strategies for efficiently navigating the wait time at bus stops, enhancing the overall transit experience.
  • How to Ride a Bus: Offering step-by-step guidance on boarding, seating, and disembarking from buses, empowering passengers with the knowledge they need to travel confidently.
  • Riding a Bus with Your Mobility Device: Ensuring accessibility for all by offering comprehensive guidance on safely and comfortably using mobility devices while riding our buses.
  • Riding the Bus on Weekends: Transit on Demand - Introducing passengers to our innovative transit-on-demand service available on weekends, offering flexible and convenient travel options.

For more information and to access these customized MagnusCards, please visit magnusmode.com or download the MagnusCards app on your IOS or Android devices.

Stratford Transit operates 7 days a week from the temporary transit hub at the Cooper Block on Downie Street across from Shakespeare Park, except on the following Public Holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Good Friday
  • Victoria Day
  • Family Day
  • Canada Day
  • Civic Holiday
  • Labour Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day

Stratford Transit has a transfer policy to add more flexibility for riders. Customers are now able to transfer at any stop in the city. Please keep in mind the following:

1. Transfers are only valid for 1 hour.

2. If you transfer back onto the bus you left originally, the transfer may not be accepted electronically in the fare box. If this is the case, the driver will manually inspect the transfer to ensure it is valid (time/date).

Questions regarding should be directed to the Transit office at 519-271-0250 extension 264 during business hours.

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Accessible Features - Stratford Transit Fleet
Emergency Procedures - Stratford Transit
Frequently Asked Questions
Parallel Transit
PC Connect Transit
Priority and Courtesy Seating
Procedures for Serving Passengers with a Disability
Saturday and Sunday On-Demand Service
School Transit Transportation
Parallel Transit Accessibility Public Meeting
Transit Charters
Transit Schedule & Bus Stop Locations
Transit Rates
Transit Tracker - Check Bus Locations and Routes
Where to Buy Transit Passes


Transit Schedule and Bus Stop Locations

Transit Terminal Location: Cooper Block (Shakespeare Park on Downie Street)

Planning your trip? Take these steps:

  1. Download the Transit System Map
  2. Review route service dates and times (below).
  3. Prior to your trip, check the News Items, Service Updates, Changes and Policies. There is no service on Public Holidays.

Monday to Friday: 30 Minute Continual Service Schedules

Route #1: HURON
Route #1: HURON Stop Location Timing point at each stop location Continual schedule until last departure
Departs Transit Terminal 6:00am 6:30am 7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 9:30pm
Huron Street at Avondale Avenue 6:05am 6:35am 7:05am 7:35am 8:05am 9:35pm
Oakdale Avenue at O'Loane Avenue 6:10am 6:40am 7:10am 7:40am 8:10am 9:40pm
Huron Street at Matilda Street 6:15am 6:45am 7:15am 7:45am 8:15am 9:45pm
Huntingdon Avenue at Huron Street 6:20am 6:50am 7:20am 7:50am 8:20am 9:50pm
Downie Street at Brunswick Street (City Hall) 6:25am 6:55am 7:25am 7:55am 8:25am 9:55pm

For the real-time Stratford Transit Tracker, see https://onyourway.stratford.ca/

  • 1041 - Downie @ T.D. Bank
  • 1042 - St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
  • 1043 - Huron @ St. Vincent North
  • 1044 - Huron @ John
  • 1045 - Huron @ Avondale
  • 1046 - Huntingdon @ Hibernia
  • 1047 - Hibernia @ Forman
  • 1048 - Forman @ Crawford Walkway
  • 1049 - Forman @ Britannia
  • 1050 - Stratford District Secondary
  • 1051 - St. Mike’s Secondary
  • 1052 - Oakdale @ Matilda
  • 1053 - Oakdale @ O’ Loane
  • 1054 - O’ Loane @ Condo Walkway
  • 1055 - No Frills
  • 1056 - Sobeys
  • 1057 - O’ Loane @ Brown
  • 1058 - Cody @ Sir Adam Beck
  • 1059 - Sir Adam Beck @ Vanevery Way
  • 1060 - Dannecker @ O’ Loane
  • 1061 - Sobeys
  • 1062 - Stratford Cinemas
  • 1063 - Shoppers Drug Mart
  • 1064 - Matilda @ Douglas
  • 1065 - Douglas @ Franklin
  • 1066 - Douglas @ Forman
  • 1067 - 61 Cawston
  • 1068 - 25 Cawston
  • 1069 - Huntingdon @ Avon
  • 1070 - Huntingdon @ Huron
  • 1071 - Huron @ Avondale
  • 1072 - Huron @ John
  • 1073 - Huron @ St.Vincent North
  • 1074 - Huron @ Huron Condo’s
  • 1075 - Shakespearean Gardens
  • 1076 - City Hall
  • 1077 - Y.M.C.A.
Route #2: EAST END
Route #2: EAST END Stop Location Timing point at each stop location Continual schedule until last departure
Departs Transit Terminal 6:00am 6:30am 7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 9:30pm
Douro Street at Romeo Street 6:05am 6:35am 7:05am 7:35am 8:05am 9:35pm
Douro Street at Cooper Standard 6:10am 6:40am 7:10am 7:40am 8:10am 9:40pm
Ontario Street at Perth Road 111 (Quality Inn) 6:15am 6:45am 7:15am 7:45am 8:15am 9:45pm
Ontario Street at Romeo Street (Dairy Queen) 6:20am 6:50am 7:20am 7:50am 8:20am 9:50pm
Ontario Street at Waterloo Street 6:25am 6:55am 7:25am 7:55am 8:25am 9:55pm

For the real-time Stratford Transit Tracker, see https://onyourway.stratford.ca/

  • 1242 - Douro @ Nile
  • 1243 - Douro @ Front
  • 1244 - Douro @ Well
  • 1245 - Douro @ Trinity
  • 1246 - Douro @ King
  • 1247 - Douro @ Romeo
  • 1248 - Romeo @ Oxford
  • 1249 - Oxford Street Condos
  • 1250 - Oxford @ Burritt
  • 1251 - Stratford Medical Centre
  • 1252 - E.L.C. Community Living
  • 1253 - Frederick @ Burritt
  • 1254 - Burritt @ Douro
  • 1255 - Home Furniture
  • 1256 - Cooper Standard
  • 1257 - Zehrs
  • 1258 - Food Basics
  • 1259 - Festival Marketplace Mall
  • 1260 - E.B. Games
  • 1261 - Canadian Tire Gas Bar
  • 1262 - Quality Inn
  • 1263 - McDonald's Restaurant
  • 1264 - Crabby Joe’s Restaurant
  • 1265 - River Dental
  • 1266 - Avonwood @ Devon
  • 1267 - Avonwood @ Devon
  • 1268 - Devon @ Crehan
  • 1269 - C.H. Meier @ Avonwood
  • 1270 - Walmart
  • 1271 - Stratford Motor Products
  • 1272 - Ontario @ Burritt
  • 1273 - Dairy Queen
  • 1274 - Ontario @ Parkview
  • 1275 - Ontario @ Queen
  • 1276 - Ontario @ Front
  • 1277 - Ontario @ Nile
Route #3: McCARTHY
Route #3: McCARTHY Stop Location Timing point at each stop location Continual schedule until last departure
Departs Transit Terminal 6:00am 6:30am 7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 9:30pm
John Street at Charles Street 6:05am 6:35am 7:05am 7:35am 8:05am 9:35pm
Short Street at Culliton Standard 6:10am 6:40am 7:10am 7:40am 8:10am 9:40pm
McCarthy Road at Mornington Street 6:15am 6:45am 7:15am 7:45am 8:15am 9:45pm
Princess Street at Earl Street 6:20am 6:50am 7:20am 7:50am 8:20am 9:50pm
Waterloo Street at Ontario Street 6:25am 6:55am 7:25am 7:55am 8:25am 9:55pm

For the real-time Stratford Transit Tracker, see https://onyourway.stratford.ca/

  • 1078 - Huron @ Mornington
  • 1079 - St.James Church
  • 1080 - Caledonia @ Jones
  • 1081 - Caledonia @ Mercer
  • 1082 - John @ Charles
  • 1083 - Churchill @ Britannia
  • 1084 - Britannia @ Churchill
  • 1085 - Britannia @ Forman
  • 1086 - Forman @ Oakdale
  • 1087 - Forman @ Bradshaw
  • 1088 - Fraser @ Robertson
  • 1089 - Agriplex
  • 1090 - Rotary Complex
  • 1091 - McCarthy Place
  • 1092 - McCarthy @ Deacon
  • 1093 - McCarthy @ Greenwood
  • 1280 - McCarthy @ Mornington
  • 1095 - Kemp @ Simpson
  • 1096 - Kemp @ Kappele
  • 1097 - Kemp @ Graff
  • 1098 - Graff @ Mornington
  • 1099 - Mornington @ McCarthy
  • 1100 - Greenwood @ Campbell
  • 1101 - Greenwood @ Nethercott
  • 1102 - Greenwood @ Kenner
  • 1103 - Greenwood @ Norwood
  • 1104 - Greenwood @ Waddell
  • 1105 - Warwick @ Sargint
  • 1106 - Warwick @ Arthur
  • 1107 - Glastonbury @ Warwick
  • 1108 - Glastonbury @ Princess
  • 1109 - Princess @ Earl
  • 1110 - Princess @ Mornington
  • 1111 - Mornington @ Duke
  • 1112 - Waterloo @ William
  • 1113 - Veterans Drive
  • 1114 - Waterloo @ Ontario
  • 1115 - Waterloo @ Island
Route #4: QUEENSLAND
Route #4: QUEENSLAND Stop Location Timing point at each stop location Continual schedule until last departure
Departs Transit Terminal 6:00am 6:30am 7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 9:30pm
Cambria Street at St. Vincent Street 6:05am 6:35am 7:05am 7:35am 8:05am 9:35pm
Erie Street at Monteith Avenue 6:10am 6:40am 7:10am 7:40am 8:10am 9:40pm
St. Vincent Street at Easson Street 6:15am 6:45am 7:15am 7:45am 8:15am 9:45pm
McGregor Street at Sprung Court 6:20am 6:50am 7:20am 7:50am 8:20am 9:50pm
Erie Street at Cambria Street 6:25am 6:55am 7:25am 7:55am 8:25am 9:55pm

For the real-time Stratford Transit Tracker, see https://onyourway.stratford.ca/

  • 1116 - University of Waterloo
  • 1117 - St.Patrick @ Church
  • 1118 - St.Patrick @ Birmingham
  • 1119 - Birmingham @ Daly
  • 1120 - Birmingham @ Cambria
  • 1121 - Cambria @ St. Vincent South
  • 1122 - Conestoga College
  • 1123 - West Gore @ Hospital
  • 1124 - Spruce Lodge
  • 1125 - West Gore @ John
  • 1126 - West Gore @ McCulloch
  • 1127 - Hamlet School
  • 1128 - Jenny Trout Centre
  • 1129 - Erie @ Monteith
  • 1130 - Erie @ Whyte
  • 1131 - Erie @ Corcoran
  • 1132 - The Local
  • 1133 - Erie @ Lorne
  • 1134 - Lorne @ Linton
  • 1135 - St.Vincent South @ Patterson
  • 1136 - St.Vincent South @ Patricia
  • 1137 - St.Vincent South @ McFarlane
  • 1138 - St.Vincent South @ Easson
  • 1139 - Easson @ John
  • 1140 - John @ Dingman
  • 1141 - Hamlet Estates
  • 1142 - Freeland @ Killoran
  • 1143 - Freeland @ McQueen
  • 1144 - Freeland @ Athlone
  • 1145 - McGregor @ Sprung
  • 1146 - Queensland @ Barron
  • 1147 - Lorne @ Wright Blvd.
  • 1148 - Cleaver Brooks
  • 1149 - Bosco Pool
  • 1283 - Dance Studio
  • 1151 - Erie @ West Gore
  • 1152 - Erie @ Cambria
  • 1153 - Joes Diner
  • 1154 - Wellington @ Market Square
ROUTE #5: DEVON
Route #5: DEVON Stop Location Timing point at each stop location Continual schedule until last departure
Departs Transit Terminal 6:00am 6:30am 7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 9:30pm
Ontario Street at Romeo Street 6:05am 6:35am 7:05am 7:35am 8:05am 9:35pm
Devon Street at Pleasant Drive 6:10am 6:40am 7:10am 7:40am 8:10am 9:40pm
McCarthy Road at Fairfield Drive 6:15am 6:45am 7:15am 7:45am 8:15am 9:45pm
Delamere Avenue at Romeo Street 6:20am 6:50am 7:20am 7:50am 8:20am 9:50pm
Front Street at Douro Street 6:25am 6:55am 7:25am 7:55am 8:25am 9:55pm

For the real-time Stratford Transit Tracker, see https://onyourway.stratford.ca/

  • 1291 - Waterloo @ Rebecca
  • 1195 - Queens Hotel
  • 1196 - Shoppers Drug Mart
  • 1197 - Ontario @ Front
  • 1198 - Ontario @ Queen
  • 1199 - Ontario @ King
  • 1200 - Ontario @ Romeo
  • 1201 - Gordon @ Ontario
  • 1202 - Gordon @ Willow
  • 1203 - Willow @ Burritt
  • 1204 - Willow @ Pleasant
  • 1205 - Willow @ Walsh
  • 1207 - Willow @ Babb
  • 1208 - Willow Street Apartments
  • 1209 - Willow @ Devon
  • 1210 - Devon @ Hickory
  • 1211 - Devon @ Hickory and Pleasant
  • 1212 - Devon @ Pleasant
  • 1213 - Devon @ McDonald
  • 1214 - Devon @ Canterbury
  • 1215 - Devon @ Romeo
  • 1216 - Country Club
  • 1217 - Romeo @ Kellys Lane
  • 1218 - Romeo @ Long
  • 1219 - Northpoint Estates
  • 1220 - Romeo @ Motel
  • 1221 - Vivian @ Harrison
  • 1222 - Fairfield Walkway
  • 1223 - Fairfield @ McCarthy
  • 1224 - McCarthy @ Romeo
  • 1225 - McCarthy @ Graff
  • 1299 - McCarthy @ Mornington
  • 1226 - Bedford School
  • 1227 - Glendon @ Bedford
  • 1228 - Glendon @ Graff
  • 1229 - Dawson @ Diana
  • 1230 - River Garden Inn
  • 1231 - Romeo @ River Garden Inn
  • 1232 - Stratford Gallery
  • 1233 - Romeo @ Queens Court
  • 1234 - Arden Park Hotel
  • 1235 - Brunswick @ Peter
  • 1236 - Brunswick @ King
  • 1237 - Brunswick @ Queen
  • 1238 - Brunswick @ Front
  • 1239 - Brunswick @ Nile
  • 1240 - Brunswick @ Waterloo
Route #6: DOWNIE
Route #6: DOWNIE Stop Location Timing point at each stop location Continual schedule until last departure
Departs Transit Terminal 6:00am 6:30am 7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 9:30pm
Romeo Street at Norfolk Street 6:05am 6:35am 7:05am 7:35am 8:05am 9:35pm
Brydges Street at Louise Street 6:10am 6:40am 7:10am 7:40am 8:10am 9:40pm
Maple Avenue at Wilson Court 6:15am 6:45am 7:15am 7:45am 8:15am 9:45pm
Downie Street at Simcoe Court (Jubilee Church) 6:20am 6:50am 7:20am 7:50am 8:20am 9:50pm
Guelph Street at Nile Street 6:25am 6:55am 7:25am 7:55am 8:25am 9:55pm

For the real-time Stratford Transit Tracker, see https://onyourway.stratford.ca/

  • 1155 - VIA Station
  • 1156 - Front @ Milton
  • 1157 - Regent @ Queen
  • 1158 - Regent @ King
  • 1159 - Frederick @ Romeo
  • 1160 - Romeo @ Park
  • 1161 - Romeo @ Norfolk
  • 1162 - Municipal Golf Course
  • 1163 - Norfolk @ Borden
  • 1164 - Morgan @ Edison's
  • 1165 - Edison's @ Morgan
  • 1166 - Morgan @ Lorne
  • 1167 - Freeland Diner
  • 1168 - Jubilee Church
  • 1169 - Splash Pad
  • 1290 - Anne Hathaway School
  • 1170 - Essex @ Elgin
  • 1171 - Elgin @ Borden
  • 1172 - Borden @ Norfolk
  • 1173 - Norfolk @ Laurier
  • 1281 - Taylor @ Norfolk
  • 1039 - Taylor @ East Gore
  • 1040 - Guelph @ Nile
  • 1037 - Anne Hathaway Residence
  • 1174 - Foodland
  • 1175 - Whitelock @ Downie
  • 1176 - Whitelock @ Home
  • 1177 - Home @ Brydges
  • 1178 - Brydges @ Mowat
  • 1179 - Brydges @ Louise
  • 1180 - Louise @ Whitelock
  • 1181 - Whitelock @ Oak
  • 1182 - Oak @ Brydges
  • 1183 - Oak @ Dufferin
  • 1184 - Dufferin @ Walnut
  • 1185 - Dufferin Condo’s
  • 1186 - Maple @ Dufferin
  • 1187 - Maple @ Wilson
  • 1188 - Maple @ Louise
  • 1189 - Maple @ Wyatt
  • 1190 - Maple @ Home
  • 1191 - Player @ Downie
  • 1192 - Foodland
  • 1193 - Downie @ East Gore
Route #7: INDUSTRIAL
Route #7: INDUSTRIAL Stop Location Timing point at each stop location Continual schedule until last departure
Departs Transit Terminal 6:00am 6:30am 7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 9:30pm
Monteith Avenue at McFarlane Street 6:05am 6:35am 7:05am 7:35am 8:05am 9:35pm
Wright Boulevard at John A. McCarthy 6:10am 6:40am 7:10am 7:40am 8:10am 9:40pm
Ford Lane at Erie Street 6:15am 6:45am 7:15am 7:45am 8:15am 9:45pm
Scott Street at Griffith Road 6:20am 6:50am 7:20am 7:50am 8:20am 9:50pm
Cambria Street at West Gore Street 6:25am 6:55am 7:25am 7:55am 8:25am 9:55pm

For the real-time Stratford Transit Tracker, see https://onyourway.stratford.ca/
  • 1001 - Transit Terminal
  • 1002 - St. David @ Argyle
  • 1003 - St. David @ Wellington
  • 1004 - Wellington @ Cambria
  • 1005 - Wellington @ West Gore
  • 1006 - Hamlet School
  • 1007 - Monteith @ McFarlane
  • 1008 - Stackpole Industries
  • 1009 - Monteith @ Lorne
  • 1010 - Omex Industries
  • 1011 - Wright @ Scotia Bank
  • 1012 - Scheaffler Industries
  • 1013 - Dynamig Industries
  • 1301 - I.C.S
  • 1014 - Southwestern Veterinary
  • 1015 - Trillium Hatchery
  • 1016 - Wright @ Durkin
  • 1017 - Hyashi Industries
  • 1018 - F.I.O. Industries
  • 1019 - C.R.P. Industries
  • 1020 - Dunn @ Packham
  • 1021 - Packham @ Erie
  • 1022 - Stricklands
  • 1023 - KIA Motors
  • 1024 - Ford Lane @ Midas
  • 1025 - Service Canada
  • 1026 - Railway @ Lorne
  • 1027 - Army Navy Air Force
  • 1028 - Tirecraft Shop
  • 1029 - U.P.S.
  • 1030 - Humane Society
  • 1031 - Griffith @ Scott
  • 1032 - Home @ Lorne
  • 1033 - Home @ Whitelock
  • 1034 - Home @ Brydges
  • 1035 - Home @ Grant
  • 1036 - Home @ West Gore

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Saturday & Sunday On-Demand Transit Service

On Demand allows transit to meet the current needs of customers while routing vehicles only to requested stops. Customers will be able to schedule a ride based on their own timeframes and route desired stop, allowing passengers to get anywhere in the city.

The Hours of Operation for On-Demand are:

  • Saturdays, 6am to 7:30pm
  • Sundays, 10am to 5:30pm

*Transit On-Demand is a shared ride program. Other riders may be dropped off or picked up prior to your drop off.

  • Mobile App - "On-Demand Transit - Rider App" is available for download in the App Store and Google Play, and can be used to book rides any time of day for any time of service. When asked for a transit code, please enter the word stratford.
  • Online - The online reservation portal is now open. Book your rides using a laptop or computer by connecting to ridestratford.ca.
  • Phone - To book a ride over the phone, call 519-271-0250 extension 264, Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm, and Saturday from 7am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
  • For customers that can't phone for their return ride (no cell phone) while they are out and about, please book your return trip at the time of your initial call, giving yourself plenty of time for your outing.

Those looking to use the mobile app or online service can may find it useful to review the online user guide for preferred devices.

To better understand the On-Demand Service, click here to learn more.

Have a question about the On-Demand Transit app and on-demand transit? Click to review our FAQ section.

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School Transit Transportation

We transport more than 400,000 students yearly via our morning and afternoon school specials.

Schedule and Turn-by-Turn Route Descriptions (Morning)

07:25 – Depart from the Transit Terminal (Follow East End Route. Note minor alterations)

  • Left onto Downie Street
  • Right onto Douro Street
  • Left onto Romeo Street
  • Right onto Oxford Street
  • Right onto Burritt Street
  • Left onto Douro Street
  • Continue onto C.H. Meier Boulevard
  • Right onto Avonwood Drive
  • Left onto Devon Street
  • Left onto Romeo Street
  • Right onto Ontario Street
  • Left onto Waterloo Street
  • Left onto Downie Street
  • Stop at Transit Terminal

07:55 – Depart from Transit Terminal (Follow Devon Route)

  • Left onto Downie Street
  • Right onto Waterloo Street
  • Right onto Ontario Street
  • Left onto Gordon Street
  • Right onto Willow Street
  • Left onto Devon Street
  • Right onto Romeo Street
  • Right onto Vivian Line 37
  • Right onto Fairfield Drive
  • Right onto McCarthy Road, East
  • Left onto Mornington Street
  • Left onto Glendon Road
  • Right onto Dawson Street
  • Left onto Delamere Avenue
  • Right onto Romeo Street
  • Right onto Brunswick Street
  • Left onto Waterloo Street
  • Left onto Ontario Street
  • Right onto Huron Street
  • Right onto Huntingdon Avenue
  • Left onto Hibernia Street
  • Right onto Forman Avenue
  • Left onto Oakdale Avenue
  • Drop students for Stratford District Secondary School
  • Proceed to St. Michael Catholic Secondary School

07:25 Depart Transit Terminal (Follow Queensland route. Note minor alterations)

  • Left onto Downie Street
  • Left onto St. Patrick Street
  • Left onto Birmingham Street
  • Right onto Cambria Street
  • Left onto St. Vincent Street, South
  • Right onto West Gore Street
  • Right onto Erie Street
  • Right onto Lorne Avenue
  • Right onto St. Vincent Street, South
  • Left onto Easson Street
  • Left onto John Street, South
  • Left onto Queensland Road
  • Right onto Freeland Drive
  • Left onto McGregor Street
  • Right onto Queensland Road
  • Left onto Lorne Avenue, West
  • Left onto Erie Street
  • Left onto St. Patrick Street
  • Right onto Downie Street
  • Stop at Transit Terminal

07:55 Depart Transit Terminal (Follow Downie route. Note minor alterations)

  • Right onto Downie Street
  • Left onto Shakespeare Street
  • Left onto Front Street
  • Right onto Regent Street
  • Right onto Romeo St, South
  • Right onto Norfolk Street
  • Left onto Borden Street
  • Right onto Simcoe Street
  • Left onto Morgan Street
  • Right onto Lorne Ave, East
  • Right onto Downie Street
  • Right onto Bruce Street
  • Left onto Essex Street
  • Right onto Elgin Crescent
  • Left onto Borden Street
  • Left onto Norfolk Street
  • Left onto Downie Street
  • Right onto Whitelock Street
  • Right onto Home Street
  • Left onto Brydges Street
  • Left onto Louise Street
  • Right onto Whitelock Street
  • Right onto Oak Street
  • Left onto Dufferin Street
  • Left onto Maple Avenue
  • Left onto Home Street
  • Right onto Player Street
  • Left onto Downie Street
  • Left onto Ontario Street
  • Right onto Huron Street
  • Right onto Huntingdon Avenue
  • Left onto Hibernia Street
  • Right onto Forman Avenue
  • Left onto Oakdale Avenue
  • Drop students for Stratford District Secondary School
  • Proceed to St. Michael Catholic Secondary School

Schedule and Turn-by-Turn Route Descriptions (Afternoon)

2:45 – Depart Transit Garage and head to Stratford Secondary via route below

  • Right onto Lorne Avenue
  • Right onto O'Loane Avenue
  • Right onto Short Street
  • Right onto Forman Avenue
  • Right onto Oakdale Avenue
  • Arrive at Stratford District Secondary School (Oakdale Avenue bus stop cut out)

3:00 - Depart Stratford District Secondary School. Proceed to St. Michael’s Catholic Secondary School
3:08 - Depart St. Michael's and go directly to bus terminal with possible stops at Shakespeare Gardens & City Hall

Drop students at Terminal

Depart Terminal following the below route:

  • Left onto Downie Street
  • Right onto Waterloo Street
  • Straight onto Douro Street
  • Left onto Romeo Street
  • Right onto Ontario Street
  • Left onto Gordon Street
  • Right onto Willow Street
  • Right onto Devon Street
  • Right onto C.H. Meier Boulevard
  • Left onto Avonwood Drive
  • Left onto Devon Street
  • Right onto Romeo Street
  • Right onto Vivian Line 37
  • Right onto Fairfield Drive
  • Right onto McCarthy Road East
  • Left onto Mornington Street
  • Left onto Glendon Road
  • Right onto Dawson Street
  • Left onto Delamere Avenue
  • Right onto Romeo Street
  • Right onto Brunswick Street
  • Left onto Waterloo Street
  • Left onto Downie Street (End of route)

2:45 – Depart Transit Garage and head to Stratford Secondary School via route below.

  • Right onto Lorne Avenue
  • Right onto O'Loane Avenue
  • Right onto Short Street
  • Right onto Forman Avenue
  • Right onto Oakdale Avenue
  • Arrive at Stratford District Secondary School (Oakdale Avenue bus stop cut out)

3:00 – Depart Stratford District Secondary School. Proceed to St. Michael's Catholic Secondary School
3:08 - Depart St. Michael's and go direct to terminal with possible stops at Shakespearian Garden's and City Hall

Drop students at Terminal

Depart Terminal and follow the below route

  • Left onto Shakespeare Street
  • Left onto Front Street
  • Right onto Regent Street
  • Right onto Romeo Street, South
  • Right onto Norfolk Street
  • Left onto Borden Street
  • Right onto Simcoe Street
  • Left onto Morgan Street
  • Right onto Lorne Avenue, East
  • Right onto Downie Street
  • Right onto Bruce Street
  • Left onto Essex Street
  • Right onto Elgin Crescent
  • Left onto Borden Street
  • Left onto Norfolk Street
  • Left onto Downie Street
  • Right onto Whitelock Street
  • Right onto Home Street
  • Left onto Brydges Street
  • Left onto Louise Street
  • Right onto Whitelock Street
  • Right onto Oak Street
  • Left onto Dufferin Street
  • Left onto Maple Avenue
  • Right onto Home Street
  • Right onto Lorne Avenue
  • Right onto St. Vincent Street South
  • Left onto Easson Street
  • Left onto John Street South
  • Left onto Queensland Road
  • Right onto Freeland Drive
  • Left onto McGregor Street
  • Right onto Queensland Road (End of route)

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Stratford Transit Charters

Stratford Transit Charters provides a safe, affordable and reliable in-town transportation service to destinations throughout Stratford for large groups. Buses can accommodate up to 37 people. The rate is $85 per hour, plus taxes. To reserve your charter, please contact us at 519-271-0250 extension 405 during regular business hours.

Use our charter services for:

  • Weddings and parties
  • Business meetings
  • Conference attendees
  • Sports teams
  • School groups
  • Special events
  • Community events

We will pick guests up from your predetermined location. All you need to do is sit back and relax, and leave the driving to our experienced transit operators.

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Transit Rates (2023)

  Details Cash Advanced Tickets

30-Day Pass

Children 5 and under FREE FREE Not Applicable
Student Applies only to elementary/secondary students, and ODSP and Ontario Works Clients. Identification will be required. $2.50 $2.25 $60.00
Affordable Applies only to elementary/secondary students, and ODSP and Ontario Works Clients. Identification will be required. $2.50 $2.25 $60.00
Adults 19 - 64 years $3.00 $2.75 $70.00
Seniors 65 and older $2.75 $2.50 $60.00
Day Pass Single rider and valid until end of service day $7.00 $7.00 Not Applicable
Family Pass Up to 4 riders with a least one adult and valid until end of service day $15.00 $15.00 Not Applicable
Charter A special transit service for personal in-town travel by the hour. $85.00/hour Not Applicable Not Applicable

Transfers are valid for up to 1 hour anywhere in the city.

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Where to Buy Transit Passes

All passes and schedules are available through the Clerk's Office, City Hall, ground floor. Passes/tickets can also be purchased (except affordable passes) at the following locations:

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Stratford Transit Tracker: A Smarter Way To Travel

Load the website https://onyourway.stratford.ca/ (available on October 26) onto any device with a web browser. You can use your cell phone, tablet, or computer.

  1. Select a stop name or number. The application will automatically display planned and forecasted departures in real-time with route number, destination, and next two departures.
  2. To track the bus and view the route pattern, select any departures listed on the right side of the screen, and press "View live on map." The route pattern and the bus is now displayed on a map in real-time.

  1. iPhone, press the button circled in red. Press "Add to Home Screen." The real-time bus tracking website should now be displayed as an "app" on the home screen.
  2. On an Android phone, press the three-dot menu button on the top right corner of your browser. Press "Add to Home screen." The real-time bus tracking website should now be displayed as an "app" on the home screen.

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Priority & Courtesy Seating

Show you care! Offer your seat to someone who needs it more than you.

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) requires businesses and organizations to provide accessible services to people with disabilities. The goal is for Ontario to be fully accessible by 2025.

The Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR, 191-11), is a standard developed under the AODA which includes 80 accessibility standards relating to transportation, employment, and information and communications. Compliance dates set out in the IASR range from July 2011 through January 2021.

In compliance with Section 49 of Regulation 191-11, Ontario's public transit authorities now provide Priority seating designated for use by passengers with disabilities.

Transit authorities recognize there are other customers who would also benefit from having a seat near the front of the bus. A Courtesy seating area has been designated for seniors, expectant mothers, adults travelling with infants/small children or any other customer who may benefit from a seat near the front of the bus.

Priority Seating is for the use of passengers with a disability. These seats are located close to the front of the vehicle. Customers are expected to respect and obey the purpose of the designated seating area, which means if you are sitting in one of these designated seats, you MUST vacate the seat for a passenger with a disability.

Please note:

  • A person with a disability occupying a Priority seat is not required to move for another customer with a disability. Use of these seats is on a first come-first served basis.
  • You are not required or expected to leave a transit vehicle in order to make room for a customer with a disability.
  • Bus drivers/operators will not intervene to enforce the requirement. We ask, however, that you show consideration for those whose need is greater than your own.

Courtesy Seating is intended to provide additional seating for people who will benefit from having a seat near the front of the vehicle including:

  • Seniors
  • Expectant mothers
  • Adults travelling with infants or small children
  • Any other passenger who may benefit from a seat.

If you are sitting in one of these designated seats, please respect its purpose and give up your seat to those who need it.

Please note: Drivers/operators will not enforce this requirement or intervene in any dispute related to Courtesy Seating. We ask, however, that you respect this designated seating area and show consideration for those whose need is greater than your own.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Priority Seating area is a regulatory requirement under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The Courtesy Seating area is provided in addition to the Priority Seating area for passengers who may benefit from a seat, but do not have a disability.

Politely remind the customers seated in the Priority Seating area of its intended use and ask that they make room for you.

Please remember that passengers in the Priority Seating area may suffer from a disability that is not easily recognized by others and they may not be comfortable discussing it in public. If the passengers in the Priority Seating area do not move when requested, proceed to the Courtesy Seating area to find a seat.

The wording on the decal is a legal requirement under Regulation 191-11 but the Regulation does not provide any reference to enforcement. Given the vast number and varying degree of disabilities, many of which are invisible, it would be extremely difficult for a third party to determine who is more entitled to the Priority Seating area. As such, we expect customers to do the right thing.

Drivers/operators will not intervene in a dispute between passengers regarding a seat.I am a person with a disability. When I board a bus which is full and people are both seated and standing in the Priority Seating area, do other passengers need to vacate the bus to make room for me in the Priority Seating area?No. Public transit is first come, first served. Other passengers who have paid a fare are not expected to vacate the bus to make room for other passengers. If you are not comfortable completing your trip without a seat, please wait for the next bus.

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