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Halifax Transit 161 bus

North Preston Express

61 % on time

Halifax Transit 161 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Halifax Transit 161 - North Preston Express bus serves 46 bus stops in the Halifax area departing from 7102 | North Preston Rd / Upper Governor St and ending at 8187 | Robie St / University Ave. Scroll down to see upcoming 161 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 161 bus times will be displayed. The full 161 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Halifax Transit North Preston Express map

Halifax Transit 161 bus route map

The Halifax Transit 161 - North Preston Express bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Halifax Transit 161 bus to help you plan your trip on Halifax Transit. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 161 bus is approaching your stop.

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Halifax Transit 161 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 161 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by Halifax Transit so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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Halifax Transit 161 bus Service Frequency

The next 161 bus leaves 7102 | North Preston Rd / Upper Governor St at 5:34 AM, and arrives at 8187 | Robie St / University Ave at 6:34 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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Halifax Transit 161 bus On-Time Performance

61 % on time

61% of riders report that the Halifax Transit 161 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 10 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 161 bus. Compared to other Halifax Transit lines, the 161 bus is ranked 51 out of 71 Halifax Transit lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official Halifax Transit metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 161 by opening the Transit app.

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Halifax Transit 161 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next Halifax Transit 161 bus depart from 7102 | North Preston Rd / Upper Governor St?

    The next 161 bus leaves 7102 | North Preston Rd / Upper Governor St at 5:34 AM, and arrives at 8187 | Robie St / University Ave at 6:34 AM. The total trip time for the next Halifax Transit 161 bus is 60 min.

  • Is the Halifax Transit 161 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the Halifax Transit 161 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next Halifax Transit 161 bus arrive?

    You can see the next Halifax Transit 161 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 161 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the Halifax Transit 161 bus?

    There are 46 stops on the Halifax Transit 161 bus.

  • Is the Halifax Transit 161 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on Halifax Transit 161 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the Halifax Transit 161 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the Halifax Transit 161 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest Halifax Transit 161 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 161 bus stop to where you are.

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