Public transport options
There are a range of public transport options available throughout the shire, including buses, trains, taxi services, and patient and supported transport.
These services are subject to change. Please check with the service provider directly to confirm your transport plans.
Buses
Town bus services
- there are three bus routes to connect Lancefield to Kyneton and Sunbury. Full details are available on the Public Transport Victoria website.
- V/Line's Barham to Melbourne (via Heathcote) bus service passes through Lancefield and Romsey each day. Services must be booked. For further information, visit V/Line.
Other bus services
Patient Transport
Ambulance Victoria (AV) provides Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) based on the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Regulations 2016 and the Non-Emergency Clinical Practice Protocols (CPPs).
Phone: 1300 366 313
Patients can request transport assistance when they book their medical appointment to transport them to the hospital precinct.
Call the practice on (03) 5422 2877.
Private non-emergency patient transport to and from hospitals. Bookings via web only.
Phone: (03) 9874 4868
The Royal Flying Doctor Service provides non-emergency patient transport including admission, discharge, medical appointments and inter-facility transfers across hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, specialist medical services, nursing and retirement homes.
Phone: 1300 887 678.
St John Ambulance Victoria provides the St John Community Transport Service, transporting patients from home to hospital or between health care providers.
Call 1300 785 646 between 8:30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Supported Transport
Travellers Aid
Connection Assistance
The Connection Assistance Service assists people with mobility needs who are transiting through Southern Cross Station. Operating from 6:30am to 9.30pm, 7 days a week.
Email scs@travellersaid.org.au or call (03) 9670 2072.
Companion Service
The Companion Service provides volunteer companions to meet you at a public transport hub in Melbourne or Seymour, and using public transport, can accompany you to and from:
- Medical appointments
- Social activities
- Events/attractions
- Work
- School/education
Call 1300 700 399.
Multi-Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP)
MPTP assists with the travel needs of people with accessibility and mobility needs by offering subsidised commercial passenger vehicle fares to members.
Visit the Safe Transport Victoria website or call 1800 638 802.
Download a copy of Councils Transport Brochure here(PDF, 3MB).
If you would like to add a local public transport option to this list, or request an update, contact the Community Connections team on 03 5422 0333 or email VillageConnect@mrsc.vic.gov.au