FROM :

Launceston

TO :

Cressy

VIA :

Evandale, Perth, Longford

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Route Information

Cressy/Longford  

Slight decrease in the number of weekday services to Cressy/Longford, which is off-set by a slight increase in Saturday services and provision of new Sunday services. Travel time for Cressy/Longford passengers will reduced by up to 15 minutes as the route will no longer travel via Evandale and the route through Perth will be made more direct.


Evandale  

Similar number of services to Evandale, including the provision of new Sunday services. The route to and from Evandale will change, with Evandale to be serviced via Perth on the Perth Mill Road. The route will no longer travel via the Launceston Airport (Evandale Road).


Perth  

Increase in the number of services to Perth, particularly on Saturdays and Sundays. Perth will be serviced by multiple routes, including from St Helens and Hobart. The route through Perth will be made more direct, with services to travel along the Perth Main Road. New bus stops will be constructed to support this change including near the intersection of Main Road and Phillip Street.

  • More information on bus stop locations in Perth is available here.
  • Due to the temporary closure of Haggerstone Rd (old Midway Highway) northbound Tassielink services will not be able to stop at Devon Hills. More information is available here.
  • Once the Perth bypass is constructed the route will no longer be able to travel via Drummond Street.


The majority of Cressy/Longford and Evandale/Perth services will travel via the Kings Meadows corridor - which means that any passenger can get on and off the bus on this corridor. This change will increase the number of services along this important urban corridor.


Services will start and finish at St Johns Street in Launceston as opposed to the Cornwall Square Transit Centre. The pickup stop in St John Street will be stop A1 .

Latest Network updates

Tassielink would like to advise passengers travelling Route 747 Strahan-Queenstown-Burnie, our service is currently experiencing approximately 40 minutes delay due to unforeseen circumstances. Please remain at your stops and we will be with you as soon as possible. We thank you for you patience and understanding.
Tassielink would like to advise passengers travelling on our services through Perth, We are currently unable to service our bus stops in Scone Street due to road works being carried out today. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
How to catch a bus. 1. Get to the bus stop a few minutes before your scheduled departure time, if possible 5 minutes before departure time. 2. At the bus stop, stand in a visible spot so the driver can see you in time to pull into the stop. 3. As the bus approaches, raise your hand to signal the driver that you want the bus to stop. Keep your hand raised until you see the bus indicate to pull into the stop. If travelling at night use your phone light to signal driver, keep phone light up until you see the bus indicate to pull into the stop 4. Have your Greencard or cash (as close to the correct amount as possible) ready before boarding. 5. Let the driver know your destination and pay your fare How to disembark a bus. 1. Press the stop button near your seat when approaching your desired bus stop. 2. Ensure you have all your belongings with you before exiting the bus. 3. Wait until the bus has come to a complete stop before leaving your seat to exit the bus or hang on to the rails to ensure your safety.
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