Route:
FESTVL Glenelg to Festival Plaza
This route is currently only operating between South Tce and Festival Plaza until late January 2026. Substitute buses are available for stops between Mosely Sq and Greenhill Rd (operates weekends, public holidays and special event days only)
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- Detour - King William St and North Tce - Sunday 24 August
UPDATE: All services are returning to normal operations. Detours remain in place for the 281 and 287.
Buses are currently detouring away from a section of King William St and North Tce, Adelaide due to a demonstration in Victoria Square.Trams are also experiencing delays but are still servicing all stops.
The following bus stops are closed until further notice:
Route 287
Closed Stop Alternative Stop T1 North Tce - South side Stop R1 North Tce - South Tce Stop U1 North Tce - South side Stop R1 North Tce - South Tce Stop W1 North Tce - South side Stop R1 North Tce - South Tce Stop W2 North Tce - South side Stop 1 Port Rd - South side Stop X1 North Tce - South side Stop 1 Port Rd - South side Stop Y2 North Tce - South side Stop 1 Port Rd - South side Route 281
Closed Stop Alternative Stop B2 North Tce - North side Stop 1 Port Rd - North side Stop C1 North Tce - North side Stop 1 Port Rd - North side Stop D North Tce - North side Stop I1 North Tce - North side Stop F1 North Tce - North side Stop I1 North Tce - North side Stop G1 North Tce - North side Stop I1 North Tce - North side - Tram closure - Temporary Partial Glenelg Line Closure from Monday 4 August to late January 2026
From first service Monday, 4 August 2025 until late January 2026, there will be a temporary partial Glenelg line closure to allow for major works as part of the Tram Grade Separation Projects which will make the journey safer and more reliable for both road and public transport users.
During the partial line closure, substitute bus services will replace tram services between South Terrace, Adelaide and Moseley Square, Glenelg.
Tram services will continue to operate as normal between:
- South Terrace and Royal Adelaide Hospital tram stops
- Botanic Gardens and Entertainment Centre tram stops
Three substitute bus routes will operate during the closure:
GLN1 – All-stopping service
Operates 7 days a week between Wigley Reserve, Glenelg and South Terrace/Victoria Square via Anzac Highway, Beckman Street, Leader Street, and Goodwood Road.
- Passengers can transfer to/from trams at South Terrace or remain on the bus to Victoria Square.
GLN2 – Limited-stopping service
Operates weekdays only, between Wigley Reserve, Glenelg and Victoria Square via Anzac Highway and Grote Street.
- Stops at 13 key substitute bus stops, offering a faster journey into the city, including the Central Market, Pirie Street, Rundle Mall, and Stop Y2 Currie Street for access to RAH and Adelaide High School.
- Operates Monday - Friday:
- Glenelg to City: 6:58 am - 5:32 pm
- City to Glenelg: 7:29 am - 6:03 pm
GLN3 – Express service
Operates on weekdays only during morning and afternoon peak periods, between Wigley Reserve, Glenelg and Victoria Square via a direct route along Anzac Highway and Grote Street.
- Stops at 9 key locations, including Central Market, King William Street, and Currie Street.
- Operates:
- Glenelg to City: 7:03 am - 7:53 am
- City to Glenelg: 4:27 pm - 5:17 pm
Passengers can access substitute bus services at the substitute bus stop locations in the tables below:
Glenelg Line Substitute bus stops
More information on stops and routes: Glenelg line substitute bus map
Tram Stop Substitute Bus Stop from Glenelg to South Terrace Substitute Bus Stop from South Terrace to Glenelg Available Substitute Bus Routes Stop Y2 Currie St -south side GLN2*, GLN3* Sto V4 Currie St south side GLN2*, GLN3* Stop V2 King William St west side GLN2*, GLN3* Stop U Victoria Square west side GLN2*, GLN3* Victoria Square Stop T1 Victoria Sq - southwest side Stop G1 Victoria Sq - southeast side GLN1 City South Stop Q1 King William St - west side Stop I1 King William St - east side GLN1 South Terrace Stop O2 Peacock Rd - west side Stop L1 Peacock Rd - east side GLN1 Stop 1 Anzac Hwy northwest side Stop 1 Anzac Hwy southeast side GLN2*, GLN3* Stop 1, Greenhill Rd Stop 2C Greenhill Rd - north side Stop 2C Greenhill Rd - south side GLN1 Stop 2, Wayville Stop 4 Leader St - north side Stop 4 Leader St - south side GLN1 Stop 3, Goodwood Rd Stop 4, Forestville Stop 6 Leader St - north side Stop 6 Leader St - south side GLN1 Stop 5, Black forest Stop 4 Anzac Hwy - northwest side Stop 4 Anzac Hwy southeast side GLN1 Stop 6, South Rd Stop 6 Anzac Hwy northwest side Stop 6 Anzac Hwy southeast side GLN1, GLN2* Stop 7, Glandore Stop 7 Anzac Hwy northwest side Stop 7 Anzac Hwy southeast side GLN1, GLN2* Stop 8, Beckman St Stop 9 Beckman St west side Stop 9 Beckman St east side GLN1 Stop 8 Anzac Hwy west side Stop 8 Anzac Hwy east side GLN2* Stop 9, South Plympton Stop 182 Cross Rd north side Stop 182 Cross Rd south side GLN1 Stop 10, Marion Rd Stop 183 Cross Rd north side Stop 183 Cross Rd south side GLN1 Stop 11 Anzac Hwy northwest side Stop 11 Anzac Hwy southeast side GLN2*, GLN3* Stop 11, Plympton Park Stop 14 Anzac Hwy northwest side Stop 14 Anzac Hwy southeast side GLN1 Stop 12, Morphett Rd Stop 16 Anzac Hwy northwest side Stop 16 Anzac Hwy southeast side GLN1, GLN2*, GLN3* Stop 13, Glengowrie Stop 17 Anzac Hwy north side Stop 17 Anzac Hwy south side GLN1 Stop 14, Glenelg East Stop 19 Anzac Hwy north side Stop 19 Anzac Hwy south side GLN1, GLN2*, GLN3* Stop 15, Brighton Rd Stop 21A Brighton Rd north side Stop 21A Brighton Rd east side - south side GLN1, GLN2*, GLN3* Stop 16, Jetty Rd Stop 17, Moseley Square Temp Stop Wrigley Reserve GLN1, GLN2*, GLN3* - GLN2 and GLN3 services operate on weekdays only.
Plan ahead as journey times may be longer.
- Detour - King William St and North Tce - Sunday 24 August
Buses are currently detouring away from a section of King William St and North Tce, Adelaide due to a demonstration in Victoria Square.
Trams are also experiencing delays but are still servicing all stops.
The following bus stops are closed until further notice:
Routes 222-228
Closed Stop Alternative Stop VS3 Victoria Sq - East side Stop Z1 King William St Stop U2 Victoria Sq - North West side Stop Z1 King William St Stop W2 King William St - West side Stop Z1 King William St Route 230-232
Closed Stop Alternative Stop T1 Wakefield St - South side Stop S1 Pulteney St - West side Stop U1 Wakefield St - South side Stop S1 Pulteney St - West side Stop V1 King William St - West side Stop S1 Pulteney St - West side Stop X1 King William St - West side Stop S1 Pulteney St - West side Stop Y2 King William St - West side Stop 1 King William St - West side Route 174-178
Closed Stop Alternative Stop T1 Wakefield St - South side Stop S1 Wakefield St - West side Stop U1 Wakefield St - South side Stop S1 Wakefield St - West side Stop V1 King William St - West side Stop S1 Wakefield St - West side Stop X1 King William St - West side Stop I1 North Tce - North side Stop F1 North Tce - North side Stop I1 North Tce - North side Stop G1 North Tce - North side Stop I1 North Tce - North side Route 206-208
Closed Stop Alternative Stop T1 Victoria Sq - South West side Stop Z2 King William Rd - West side Stop V2 King William St - West side Stop Z2 King William Rd - West side Stop X2 King William St - West side Stop Z2 King William Rd - West side Route 287
Closed Stop Alternative Stop T1 North Tce - South side Stop R1 North Tce - South Tce Stop U1 North Tce - South side Stop R1 North Tce - South Tce Stop W1 North Tce - South side Stop R1 North Tce - South Tce Stop W2 North Tce - South side Stop 1 Port Rd - South side Stop X1 North Tce - South side Stop 1 Port Rd - South side Stop Y2 North Tce - South side Stop 1 Port Rd - South side Route 281
Closed Stop Alternative Stop B2 North Tce - North side Stop 1 Port Rd - North side Stop C1 North Tce - North side Stop 1 Port Rd - North side Stop D North Tce - North side Stop I1 North Tce - North side Stop F1 North Tce - North side Stop I1 North Tce - North side Stop G1 North Tce - North side Stop I1 North Tce - North side
- Choose your direction:
- to Festival Plaza
- to South Tce
FESTVL to Festival Plaza