Public transport options

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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.

Explore the transport options available in your local community:

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
  • FlexiRide Woodend: book a trip from anywhere within the service area

Other bus services

Patient Transport

Royal Flying Doctor Service

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. 

Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service website or call 1300 887 678.

St John Ambulance Victoria

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.

Campaspe Family Practice

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.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV)

Supported Transport

Travelers 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.

Taxi Services

Silver Cab

Phone: 0416 735 472 

Macedon Rages Taxi

Phone: 5460 0122

Crown Cabs

Phone: (03) 9310 5422 / 1300 12 13 14

Gisborne Cabs Co.

Phone: (03) 5428 2444

Woodend/Kyneton Taxi Service

Email: woodendtaxiservice@gmail.com

Phone: 0432 382 350

Uber (no app)

Request a ride in advance or on-demand from 5am-8pm, 7 days a week by calling 13-UBER (13 82 37)

Alternatively, you can request a ride anytime, 24/7, in Uber's mobile app or online

Red RideShare

Email rangesrideshare5@gmail.com or call 0488 875 683 

Community Driven

Community Driven is a joint project of the Lancefield and Romsey Neighbourhood Houses, providing transport options for Romsey and Lancefield areas.

Email info.communitydriven@gmail.com or call (03) 5429 1214 or (03) 5429 6724.

If you would like to add a local public transport option to this list, or request an update, call Shan Spiers on (03) 5422 0333 or email sspiers@mrsc.vic.gov.au

You can download our Transport Brochure(PDF, 3MB) or visit the nearest office to obtain a copy.