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161 Line

161 North Preston Express Via Portland

Halifax Transit

Halifax Transit 161 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 161 bus (161 North Preston Express Via Portland) has 43 stops departing from Robie St After South St (8220) and ending at North Preston Rd Before Upper Governor St (7102).

Choose any of the 161 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: 161 North Preston Express Via Portland (43 stops)

  • Robie St After South St (8220)

  • University Ave After Robie St (8883)

  • University Ave After Summer St (8411)

  • Morris St After Birmingham St (7246)

  • Morris St Before Barrington St (8884)

  • Barrington St Before Spring Garden Rd (6123)

  • Barrington St Before Sackville St (6121)

  • Barrington St Before Duke St (6106)

  • Barrington St Before Cogswell St Bay 2 (2348)

  • Bridge Terminal

  • Alderney Gate Ferry Terminal Bay 2 (6063)

  • Portland St Before Lakefront Rd (8059)

  • Penhorn Terminal

  • Portland Hills Terminal

  • Cole Harbour Rd After Caldwell Rd (6474)

  • Otago Dr Before Poplar Dr (7398)

  • Poplar Dr Before Evergreen Dr (8027)

  • Poplar Dr at Civic 113 (8026)

  • Circassion Dr After Poplar Dr (6422)

  • Circassion Dr Before Glenalva Ct (6423)

  • Circassion Dr After Ellerslie Cr (2307)

  • Circassion Dr After Savona Ct (6428)

  • Forest Hills Pky Before 1st Chameau Cr (2229)

  • Forest Hills Pky Before 2nd Chameau Cr (6666)

  • Forest Hills Pky at Cole Harbour Place (6669)

  • Forest Hills Pky Before Taranaki Dr (6668)

  • Forest Hills Pky Before 2nd Taranaki Dr (2232)

  • Forest Hills Pky Before Main St (2233)

  • Main St After Panavista Dr (2238)

  • Main St Before Hillsboro Dr (2239)

  • Main St at Civic 802 (6941)

  • Main St Before Riley Rd (6947)

  • Main St After Westphal Way (6948)

  • Main St Before Cherry Brook Rd (6943)

  • Lake Major Rd After Main St (7106)

  • Lake Major Rd Before Crane Hill Rd (7112)

  • Lake Major Rd at Civic 137 (7108)

  • Lake Major Rd Before Old German Rd (7114)

  • Lake Major Rd After Old German Rd (7110)

  • Lake Major Rd Before Reddy Dr (7111)

  • North Preston Rd Before Johnson Rd (7117)

  • North Preston Rd After Smith Ln (7116)

  • North Preston Rd Before Upper Governor St (7102)

161 FAQ

  • What time does the 161 bus start operating?

    Services on the 161 bus start at 15:04 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 161 bus stop working?

    Services on the 161 bus stop at 17:34 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 161 bus arrive?

    When does the 161 North Preston Express Via Portland bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the 161 North Preston Express Via Portland bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the Halifax Transit 161 bus line run on Good Friday?

    The 161 bus's operating hours on Good Friday may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 161 bus stop near me?

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Halifax Transit 161 bus Route Map - 161 North Preston Express Via Portland

161 Bus Schedule

161 bus route operates on weekdays. Regular schedule hours: 15:04-17:34

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon15:04-17:3430
Tue15:04-17:3430
Wed15:04-17:3430
Thu15:04-17:3430
Fri15:04-17:3430
SatNot OperationalNot Operational
SunNot OperationalNot Operational

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161 line bus fare

Halifax Transit 161 (161 North Preston Express Via Portland) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Halifax Transit tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Halifax Transit’s official website.

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161 (Halifax Transit)

The first stop of the 161 bus route is Robie St After South St (8220) and the last stop is North Preston Rd Before Upper Governor St (7102). 161 (161 North Preston Express Via Portland) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 161 has 43 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 67 minutes.

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