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Bus - 61

61 Line

61 Portland Hills Via Forest Hills

Halifax Transit

Halifax Transit 61 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 61 bus (61 Portland Hills Via Forest Hills) has 39 stops departing from North Preston Rd Before Upper Governor St (7102) and ending at Portland Hills Terminal.

Choose any of the 61 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: 61 Portland Hills Via Forest Hills (39 stops)

  • North Preston Rd Before Upper Governor St (7102)

  • North Preston Rd Before Beals Cr (7113)

  • Simmonds Rd After North Preston Rd (8280)

  • Simmonds Rd at Community Centre (8282)

  • Simmonds Rd Before North Preston Rd (8281)

  • North Preston Rd After Beals Cr (7107)

  • Cain St After Churchill Terr (6331)

  • Clarence St After Cain St (8506)

  • Clarence St Before Johnson Rd (8507)

  • Johnson Rd After Clarence St (7001)

  • Johnson Rd at Civic 80 (7002)

  • Johnson Rd at Civic 60 (7003)

  • Johnson Rd Before North Preston Rd (7000)

  • North Preston Rd After Ernie Ln (7118)

  • Lake Major Rd After Reddy Dr (7115)

  • Lake Major Rd Before Old German Rd (7105)

  • Lake Major Rd After Old German Rd (7109)

  • Lake Major Rd at Civic 148 (7104)

  • Lake Major Rd After Chamberlain Dr (7103)

  • Main St After Cherry Brook Rd (6942)

  • Main St Before Westphal Way (6945)

  • Main St After Riley Rd (6946)

  • Main St After Maclaughlin Rd (6944)

  • Main St After Montague Dr (2240)

  • Main St Before Panavista Dr (2241)

  • Forest Hills Pky After Main St (2230)

  • Forest Hills Pky Before Flying Cloud Dr (2231)

  • Forest Hills Pky After Cole Harbour Place (6671)

  • Forest Hills Pky Before 2nd Flying Cloud Dr (2227)

  • Circassion Dr Before Savona Ct (6424)

  • Circassion Dr After Ellerslie Cr (6426)

  • Circassion Dr Before Kirtland Ct (6427)

  • Circassion Dr Before Poplar Dr (6421)

  • Poplar Dr at Civic 118 (8024)

  • Poplar Dr After Evergreen Dr (8025)

  • Otago Dr After Poplar Dr (7399)

  • Cole Harbour Rd After Otago Dr (6478)

  • Cole Harbour Rd Before Dorothea Dr (6481)

  • Portland Hills Terminal

61 FAQ

  • What time does the 61 bus start operating?

    Services on the 61 bus start at 05:25 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 61 bus stop working?

    Services on the 61 bus stop at 22:08 on Sunday.

  • What time does the 61 bus arrive?

    When does the 61 Portland Hills Via Forest Hills bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the 61 Portland Hills Via Forest Hills bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the Halifax Transit 61 bus line run on Thanksgiving Day?

    The 61 bus's operating hours on Thanksgiving Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 61 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 61 bus stop.

Halifax Transit 61 bus Route Map - 61 Portland Hills Via Forest Hills

61 bus Line Map

61 Bus Schedule

61 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 05:25 - 22:11

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Sun07:08 - 22:0860
Mon05:25 - 22:1129 - 60
Tue05:25 - 22:1129 - 60
Wed05:25 - 22:1129 - 60
Thu05:25 - 22:1129 - 60
Fri05:25 - 22:1129 - 60
Sat06:08 - 23:0860

Halifax Transit Bus Service Alerts

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61 line bus fare

Halifax Transit 61 (61 Portland Hills Via Forest Hills) 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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61 (Halifax Transit)

The first stop of the 61 bus route is North Preston Rd Before Upper Governor St (7102) and the last stop is Portland Hills Terminal. 61 (61 Portland Hills Via Forest Hills) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 61 has 39 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 minutes.

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