Transit

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.

• 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.

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.

• New Year's Day
• Good Friday
• Victoria Day
• Family Day
• Canada Day
• Civic Holiday
• Labour Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Boxing Day

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

• 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

• 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.

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

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)

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.

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.