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Halifax Transit 5 bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 5 bus (5 Portland Hills Term Via Portland St) has 28 stops departing from Barrington St at Scotia Square Bay 3 (6108) and ending at Portland Hills Terminal.

Choose any of the 5 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: 5 Portland Hills Term Via Portland St (28 stops)

  • Barrington St at Scotia Square Bay 3 (6108)

  • Cogswell St Before Gottingen St (6455)

  • Gottingen St After Cogswell St (6773)

  • Gottingen St Before Nora Bernard St (6778)

  • Gottingen St Before Cunard St (6779)

  • Gottingen St After Prince William St (6775)

  • Gottingen St After Uniacke St (6787)

  • North St Before Brunswick St (7351)

  • Bridge Terminal

  • Alderney Dr After Church St (6026)

  • Alderney Gate Ferry Terminal Bay 2 (6063)

  • Alderney Dr Before Prince St (6028)

  • Portland St After Canal St (8035)

  • Portland St After Pleasant St (8051)

  • Portland St Before St Georges Ln (8060)

  • Portland St Before Old Ferry Rd (8052)

  • Portland St After Rodney Rd (8062)

  • Portland St Before Lakefront Rd (8059)

  • Portland St After Prince Arthur Ave (8044)

  • Portland St After Gaston Rd (8038)

  • Portland St After Chestnut Ln (8036)

  • Penhorn Terminal

  • Portland St After Baker Dr (8050)

  • Portland St Opposite Settle St (8055)

  • Portland St After Eisener Blvd (8037)

  • Portland St After Jersey Dr (8040)

  • Portland St After Portland Estates Blvd (8046)

  • Portland Hills Terminal

5 FAQ

  • What time does the 5 bus start operating?

    Services on the 5 bus start at 00:00 on Monday.

  • What time does the 5 bus stop working?

    Services on the 5 bus stop at 23:30 on Sunday.

  • What time does the 5 bus arrive?

    When does the Portland Bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Portland Bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a 5 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 5 bus stop.

Halifax Transit 5 bus Route Map - 5 Portland Hills Term Via Portland St

5 bus Line Map

5 bus Schedule

5 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 00:20 - 23:50

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Sun00:10 - 23:3030
Mon00:00 - 23:5015 - 20
Tue00:20 - 23:5015 - 20
Wed00:20 - 23:5015 - 20
Thu00:20 - 23:5015 - 20
Fri00:20 - 23:5015 - 20
Sat00:20 - 23:4020

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5 line bus fare

Halifax Transit 5 (5 Portland Hills Term Via Portland St) 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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5 (Halifax Transit)

The first stop of the 5 bus route is Barrington St at Scotia Square Bay 3 (6108) and the last stop is Portland Hills Terminal. 5 (5 Portland Hills Term Via Portland St) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 5 has 28 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 minutes.

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