Bus Services

At Kardinia International College, we take pride in offering a variety of bus travel options to support our students and their families. Our services cater to students from Geelong and surrounding areas, ensuring safe and reliable transport to and from school.

Kardinia International College Bus Service

We provide a dedicated private bus service operated by McHarry's in close collaboration with the College. This service is exclusively for Kardinia students, offering a dependable transport solution for both junior and senior school students.

Key Features:

Live Tracking: Our buses are equipped with RollCall, a live tracking system that enables parents to monitor the bus in real time, ensuring hassle-free pick-up and drop-off.
Mobile App Notifications: Parents receive notifications when their child boards or disembarks the bus, providing peace of mind throughout their journey.
All our private buses are equipped with seatbelts and air conditioning.
Kardinia International College serves a wide range of areas, including the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula, Lara, Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Colac, Altona, and the Greater Geelong District.

Service Options:

- Permanent Travel: Fees are billed per semester and added to your family’s school account.

- Casual Travel: Fees are charged monthly for casual users.

If you wish to register for bus travel and for more information, please contact our Bus Services Coordinator at buses@kardinia.vic.edu.au

Regional Bus Services

The Department of Education operates free regional bus services from various locations, including:

Lorne
Anglesea
Anakie
Deans Marsh
Winchelsea
Cressy
Meredith
Bannockburn/Lethbridge
Aireys Inlet
Paraparap
Bambra
Bellbrae
Buckley
Ceres
Connewarre
Eastern View
Fairhaven
Freshwater Creek
Inverleigh
Little River
Lovely Banks
Maude
Modewarre
Moriac
Shelford
Staughtonvale
Stonehaven
Teesdale
Waurn Ponds
Anakie

Some of these services connect with our private bus network for added convenience. Please note that applications for regional bus services must be approved by the Regional Bus Coordinator. Applications should be submitted through Kardinia International College’s Bus Services Coordinator.

For further information regarding bus travel, please contact our Bus Services Coordinator at (03) 5247 3228 or via email at buses@kardinia.vic.edu.au

Cost for using our bus service is based on area zones around the Port Phillip Bay area and surrounds. Use the map below to determine your allocated zone based on your residential address.

Please refer to our local student fee schedule for current bus charges.