Many of our day students use local bus transport to get to and from school each day. There are a range of options available, depending on your location.
School Bus Services (SBS) – GOVERNMENT/FREE
Students from rural areas and students with special needs are entitled to free bus services to and from school. These services are the responsibility of School Bus Services (SBS) and all applications for travel on these buses need to go through SBS. Forms and contact information are available on the SBS website.
Please contact the SBS Office on (08) 9326 2576.
Under SBS eligibility criteria for bus transport assistance, students travelling from south of Busselton may be approved on a complimentary status rather than being approved as eligible for bus transport assistance. Please refer to the SBS website for more information.
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School students travelling from Dunsborough, Yallingup and surrounds can apply for bus transport assistance from School Bus Services (SBS) but places on this service (Bus 22) are extremely limited and students must be eligible for bus transport assistance. Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School students are approved as eligible for bus transport assistance only if there are no vacancies in their enrolling year group at Georgiana Molloy Anglican School at the time of application to SBS for bus transport assistance.
Students travelling from Busselton and surrounds can apply for bus transport assistance from School Bus Services (SBS) but places on this service (Buses 24 and 29) are limited. Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School students are approved as eligible for bus transport assistance only if there are no vacancies in their enrolling year group at Georgiana Molloy Anglican School at the time of application to SBS for bus transport assistance. Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School students may be approved for complimentary travel but this will only be available whilst there are available seats on the bus that are not required for students approved as eligible for bus transport assistance.
Please refer to the SBS website for more information.
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School Private School Bus Service
The School operates three buses to transport students from the Yallingup/Dunsborough/Busselton areas and a an additional service for Eaton and surrounds. These are private services, operated by the School and registration is required to access the service. Families will be charged each term and two weeks notice must be provided if you wish to cease using the service. All students using these services are required to tag on and off using their Student ID cards.
Bus 1 (Yallingup/Dunsborough) – Registration is closed due to the bus being at capacity. Please email bus@bcgs.wa.edu.au to be added to the waitlist.
Bus 2 (Seymour Blvd, Dunsborough) Booking Form
Bus 3 (Busselton/Vasse) Booking Form
Bus 4 (Eaton and surrounds) Booking Form
Late Afternoon Bus Travelling South
The School is exploring the possibility of introducing a 5pm bus service in 2025, traveling south with stops at Bovell, Vasse Bypass, and Seymour (Dunsborough). If your family would benefit from this option, please let us know by filling out this form: Expression of Interest for Afternoon bus travelling South
BUS 1 | Pick up location | Drop off location | |
Depart School 3.30pm | |||
| 7.10am | Caves House, Yallingup | Bovell Oval, Busselton | 4.00pm |
| 7.30am | Seymour Blvd | Elmore St | 4.25pm |
| 7.40am | Elmore St | Seymour Blvd | 4.35pm |
| 8.35am | Direct to School | Caves House, Yallingup | 4.45pm |
BUS 2 | Pick up location | Drop off location | |
Depart School 3.30pm | |||
| 7.35am | Seymour Blvd, Dunsborough | Bovell Oval, Busselton | 4.00pm |
| 8.35am | Direct to School | Seymour Boulevard, Dunsborough | 4.25pm |
BUS 3 | Pick up location | Drop off location | |
Depart School 3.30pm | |||
| 7.35am | Monaghan’s Corner, Abbey | Bovell Oval | 4.05pm |
| 7.50am | Albert St, Busselton | Albert St, Busselton | 4.10pm |
| 8.35am | Direct to School | Vasse Bypass (heading south) | 4.25pm |
BUS 4 | Pick up location | Drop off location | |
Depart School 3.30pm | |||
| 7.35am | Pelican Point (Old Coast Road after Venezia Blvd) | Pelican Point (Old Coast Road after Venezia Blvd) | 3.50pm |
| 7.40am | Australind BP | Australind BP | 3.56pm |
| 7.45am | Opal Drive (by Treendale Primary School) | Opal Drive (by Treendale Primary School) | 4.01pm |
| 7.51am | Millbridge Blvd after Swan Ave | Millbridge Blvd after Swan Ave | 4.07pm |
| 7.57am | Recreation Dve before Albatross Cres | Recreation Dve before Albatross Cres | 4.12pm |
Please note the times above in the morning are the time the bus will depart. Please make sure students are at the stop at least five minutes prior to departure. Due to ongoing roadworks on the Bussell Highway, stop times in the afternoon for the services travelling south may be affected.
Please complete the online registration form to secure a seat for your child/ren. Limited seats remain available on all private bus services for 2024. Students who wish to travel on a casual basis need to book directly with the School Finance Office, and a specific casual charge per one-way trip will be applicable. If you wish to cease using the service, two weeks notice needs to be provided to the Finance Office. Please direct all queries for these services to bus@bcgs.wa.edu.au or contact (08) 9722 6014.
Other Buses (Fees applicable)
Students who live in the urban areas of Greater Bunbury are serviced by TransBunbury. Students use a smart card which also serves as their School library card. Information on routes is available from the contractors and parents should contact the relevant contractor for their area in the first instance. Please read the TransBunbury information to find out how recent changes to the TransBunbury Bus network may affect you. It is important that new students planning to travel on non-TransBunbury buses to school on the first day are registered with the appropriate bus company. Please contact the relevant company:
| Bunbury – including as far North as Wildflower way, Marina Waters beyond Australind |
| Bunbury City Transit: (08) 9796 9500 |
| Harvey/Boyanup/Wellington Mills/Yarloop |
| BusWest: (08) 9725 4456 |
| Myalup/Settlers/Preston Beach/Binningup/Elgin/Donnybrook/Stratham/Capel |
| Buswest: (08) 9725 4470 or (08) 9725 4456 |
| Stirling (South of the Capel River) |
| Gerald Harrison (08) 9791 4740 |
| Busselton/Margaret River/Collie |
| Veolia TransBusselton: (08) 9753 7700 |
| Bridgetown/Donnybrook |
| School Bus Services: (08) 9326 2576 Please refer to SBS information at the top of the page, applications to be made via www.schoolbuses.wa.gov.au |
Guidelines for Bus Travel
The School has specific guidelines for student behaviour during bus travel to maximise the safety and comfort of other passengers. Bunbury Grammar students are expected to behave in a respectful and courteous manner to the bus driver and fellow passengers at all times. Bus travel presents an opportunity for self-discipline, self-regulation, and teamwork from all students. Read the Guidelines for Bus Travel for more information.
