Route Overview
The MG 113 is a cityrun bus that connects the western suburbs with the central business district (CBD). It runs along Main Street, passes the University campus, the downtown shopping precinct and terminates at Central Station.
- Start point: Westgate Mall
- End point: Central Station (Platform 5)
- Total distance: 12.6 km ( 8 miles)
- Key stops: Westgate, Riverside Park, University Plaza, City Hall, Museum District, Central Station
The service operates from early morning until late evening, with a higher frequency during peak commuter periods.
Weekday Schedule (Monday Friday)
All times are shown in 24hour format. Buses depart from the Westgate terminus.
| Departure (Westgate) | Arrival (Central Station) |
|---|---|
| 05:30 | 05:55 |
| 06:00 | 06:25 |
| 06:30 | 06:55 |
| 07:00 | 07:25 |
| 07:30 | 07:55 |
| 08:00 | 08:25 |
| 08:30 | 08:55 |
| 09:00 | 09:25 |
| 09:30 | 09:55 |
| 10:00 | 10:25 |
| 10:30 | 10:55 |
| 11:00 | 11:25 |
| 11:30 | 11:55 |
| 12:00 | 12:25 |
| 12:30 | 12:55 |
| 13:00 | 13:25 |
| 13:30 | 13:55 |
| 14:00 | 14:25 |
| 14:30 | 14:55 |
| 15:00 | 15:25 |
| 15:30 | 15:55 |
| 16:00 | 16:25 |
| 16:30 | 16:55 |
| 17:00 | 17:25 |
| 17:30 | 17:55 |
| 18:00 | 18:25 |
| 18:30 | 18:55 |
| 19:00 | 19:25 |
| 19:30 | 19:55 |
| 20:00 | 20:25 |
| 20:30 | 20:55 |
| 21:00 | 21:25 |
| 21:30 | 21:55 |
| 22:00 | 22:25 |
| 22:30 | 22:55 |
| 23:00 | 23:25 |
Note: During the 07:0009:00 and 16:0018:00 peaks, a bus arrives every 15 minutes. Outside those hours the interval is 30 minutes.
Weekend Schedule (Saturday & Sunday)
Service is reduced on weekends, with a 30minute headway throughout the day.
| Departure (Westgate) | Arrival (Central Station) |
|---|---|
| 06:30 | 06:55 |
| 07:30 | 07:55 |
| 08:30 | 08:55 |
| 09:30 | 09:55 |
| 10:30 | 10:55 |
| 11:30 | 11:55 |
| 12:30 | 12:55 |
| 13:30 | 13:55 |
| 14:30 | 14:55 |
| 15:30 | 15:55 |
| 16:30 | 16:55 |
| 17:30 | 17:55 |
| 18:30 | 18:55 |
| 19:30 | 19:55 |
| 20:30 | 20:55 |
| 21:30 | 21:55 |
| 22:30 | 22:55 |
Holiday service: On public holidays the weekend timetable applies.
Fares & Passes
- Single adult ticket $2.50
- Concession ticket $1.25
- Monthly unlimited pass $90 (adult) / $45 (concession)
- Contactless payment (tapon/tapoff) accepted on all buses.
Discounts are available for students, seniors (65+), and persons with disabilities. Remember to carry valid ID when using a concession ticket.
Travel Tips for MG 113 Riders
- Plan ahead. Use the realtime tracker on the city transit app to see exact bus arrival times.
- Peakhour strategy. Board at the front door during busy periods to secure a seat quicker.
- Cashless is faster. Tapping with a smart card or phone reduces boarding time by up to 20 seconds per stop.
- Know the stops. The University Plaza stop (Stop #5) has a sheltered bench and a bike rack handy if you ride a bike to the bus.
- Night service. The final bus departs Westgate at 23:00 on weekdays and 22:30 on weekends. Arrive early if you need to catch it.
- Accessibility. All MG 113 buses are lowfloor with wheelchair ramps and audible stop announcements.
