Cobourg operates a Dual System – limited fixed route plus on-Demand system
Limited Fixed Route
Cobourg Transit Launches Limited Fixed Route Pilot Program with 35 Stops
On September 3, the Town of Cobourg launched a new Limited Fixed Route pilot program for Cobourg Transit. The fixed route service features 35 strategically located stops throughout the Town and operates on an hourly schedule.
Click map at right to enlarge. Download printable pdf here.
The Limited Fixed Route Bus program is a one-year trial (to September 2025), operating in addition to the On-Demand bus system, offering more flexibility and convenience for Cobourg residents.
Features of the Limited Fixed Route include:
• 35 Well-Placed Stops: The route covers the highest demand and popular locations, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the town. The fixed route is a combination of the previous Route 1 and Route 2 loops offering service from the East end of Cobourg to the West end and areas in between.
• Hourly Service: Buses run every hour, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, providing consistent and dependable service. Bus schedule and signage will indicate how many minutes past the hour the bus is scheduled to arrive.
No Service on Public Holidays
Specifically, no service on these days:
- Good Friday
- Labour Day
- Thanksgiving Monday
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
On Demand
Cobourg Transit On-Demand Service
The On-Demand transit service continues to operate, utilizing current stop locations. The OnDemand system allows for easy online booking with 184 stops throughout Town and real-time tracking of your ride.
On-Demand service hours are Monday to Friday 6:15 am to 9 pm, Saturday 8:15 am to 6:45 pm and Sunday 8:45 am to 3:45 pm.
On-Demand App
There's a new app, for the Town’s On-Demand Transit Service, and it's now available for download.
The app provides easy online booking and real-time ride tracking. To get started, download the Cobourg Transit app from the following links:
- Android: Download from Google Play
- Apple: Download from the App Store
- Desktop: Book online
Bookings can now be booked with the app. On-Demand bookings may be made same-day, or up to seven days in advance.
Existing users of the "Pick-Up On-Demand" App will receive a notification in the app about this change. There is no need for existing users to create a new account — simply download the new app and log in with your current credentials.
You can also book by phone: 905-373-0582.
Bus Fares
Single Cash Fare: $2.50 for both On-Demand and Fixed Route. Riders may pay via the following:
- cash on board
- a reloadable Smart Card (can be purchased for 30-day pass or 10/20 ride pass), may be purchased online (cobourg.usetransit.com) or in person at Victoria Hall (finance office)
- bus tickets
- via the app (On-Demand only)
Children five and under are free
Port Hope to Cobourg Shuttle
The Port Hope-Cobourg Express Shuttle makes trips to Cobourg twice per hour.
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
Monday to Friday
7:00 am to 8:00 pm (Last shuttle 7:40 pm) Last shuttle leaves Port Hope Town Hall for Cobourg at 7:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Last shuttle 3:40 pm)
Sunday and Holidays
No Service
Shuttle Fare: Adult (ages 18 to 54) $2.50; Senior, children and youth (ages 4 to 17) $2.00
For more information on Port Hope Transit Service please call (905) 885-2431.
Wheels
WHEELS Cobourg Transit offers an origin to destination service called WHEELS for eligible riders. Riders who are unable to utilize the Conventional, stop-to-stop, transit service due to cognitive, physical, sensory, visual or environmental limitations, may apply for the WHEELS program. Town page with link for required application.
Town Web page
For Route maps, see the Transit page on Town’s web site or contact the Town of Cobourg Engineering Department at 905-372-4555. Brochures are also available at municipal buildings including Victoria Hall, the Cobourg Community Centre and the Cobourg Public Library.