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Halifax Transit 5 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 5 bus (5 Scotia Square Via Portland) has 21 stops departing from Portland Hills Terminal and ending at Barrington St After Cogswell St Bay 3 (6105).

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

Direction: 5 Scotia Square Via Portland (21 stops)

  • Portland Hills Terminal

  • Portland St After Spring Ave (8047)

  • Portland St After Jersey Dr (8041)

  • Portland St After Settle St (8045)

  • Penhorn Terminal

  • Portland St Before Joffre St (8028)

  • Portland St After Lakefront Rd (8042)

  • Portland St Before Rodney Rd (8053)

  • Portland St After Maynard St (8043)

  • Portland St Before James St (8058)

  • Portland St Before Pleasant St (8039)

  • Portland St Before Canal St (8057)

  • Alderney Dr Before Prince St (6029)

  • Opposite Alderney Gate Ferry Terminal Bay 1 (6030)

  • Alderney Dr Opposite Church St (6025)

  • Bridge Terminal

  • Macdonald Bridge Exit Ramp (8638)

  • Barrington St Before Artz St (2333)

  • Barrington St After Artz St (6088)

  • Barrington St Before Nora Bernard St (6104)

  • Barrington St After Cogswell St Bay 3 (6105)

5 FAQ

  • What time does the 5 bus start operating?

    Services on the 5 bus start at 05:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 5 bus stop working?

    Services on the 5 bus stop at 00:20 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 5 bus arrive?

    When does the Portland bus line come? 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?

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Halifax Transit 5 bus Route Map - 5 Scotia Square Via Portland

5 Bus Schedule

5 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 05:00-00:20

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon05:00-00:2015-24
Tue05:00-00:2015-24
Wed05:00-00:2015-24
Thu05:00-00:2015-24
Fri05:00-00:2015-24
Sat06:00-00:3020
Sun06:00-23:3030

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5 line bus fare

Halifax Transit 5 (5 Scotia Square 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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5 (Halifax Transit)

The first stop of the 5 bus route is Portland Hills Terminal and the last stop is Barrington St After Cogswell St Bay 3 (6105). 5 (5 Scotia Square Via Portland) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 5 has 21 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 minutes.

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