Bus 216 route
Route stops
75 stops • 2 directions
- Sunshine Station (Bay 1)
- Rochester Street/South Road
- Melon Street/South Road
- Central West Shopping Centre/South Road
- Ashley Street/Essex Street
- 274 Essex Street
- Palmerston Street/Essex Street
- Richelieu Street/Essex Street
- Stanley Street/Essex Street
- Argyle Street/Essex Street
- Church Street/Essex Street
- Soudan Road/Essex Street
- Barrett Reserve/Essex Street
- Everard Street/Essex Street
- Gordon Street/Essex Street
- Barkly Street/Gordon Street
- Geelong Road/Barkly Street
- Barkly Street/Geelong Road
- Western Region Health Centre/Paisley Street
- Nicholson Street/Irving Street
- Footscray Station (Bay 14)
- Whitehall Street/Hopkins Street
- Moreland Street/Hopkins Street
- Kensington Road/Dynon Road
- 330 Dynon Road
- Freight Terminal/Dynon Road
- Lloyd Street/Dynon Road
- Radcliffe Street/Dynon Road
- Stawell Street/Dynon Road
- Abbotsford Street/Spencer Street
- Hawke Street/Spencer Street
- Stanley Street/Spencer Street
- Dudley Street/Spencer Street
- Jeffcott Street/Spencer Street
- King Street/Lonsdale Street
- County Court/Lonsdale Street
- Bourke Street/Queen Street
- Flinders Lane/Queen St
- Bourke Street/Queen Street
- Lonsdale Street/Queen Street
- Supreme Court/Lonsdale Street
- Lonsdale Street/Spencer Street
- Jeffcott Street/Spencer Street
- Dudley Street/Spencer Street
- Stanley Street/Spencer Street
- Hawke Street/Spencer Street
- Dryburgh Street/Spencer Street
- Radcliffe Street/Dynon Road
- Lloyd Street/Dynon Road
- Freight Terminal/Dynon Road
- 330 Dynon Road
- Sims Street/Dynon Road
- Moreland Street/Hopkins Street
- Whitehall Street/Hopkins Street
- Leeds Street (Bay 12)
- Footscray Plaza Shopping Centre (Bay 3)
- St Johns Church/Paisley Street
- Barkly Street/Geelong Road
- Geelong Road/Barkly Street
- Barkly Street/Gordon Street
- Essex Street/Gordon Street
- Everard Street/Essex Street
- Liverpool Street/Essex Street
- Barrett Reserve/Essex Street
- Khartoum Street/Essex Street
- Argyle Street/Essex Street
- Elphinstone Street/Essex Street
- Richelieu Street/Essex Street
- Palmerston Street/Essex Street
- Brunswick Street/Essex Street
- Ashley Street/Essex Street
- Central West Shopping Centre/South Road
- Melon Street/South Road
- Rochester Street/South Road
- Sunshine Station (Bay 1)
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 216. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 216 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 216 stop here?'
Where does bus #216 run?
This route serves the Melbourne (Australia) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
What are the main stops along the way?
Key stops along the route: Dynon Road. These are handy as landmarks and transfer points. First time riding? Note down 2–3 stops closest to where you're heading and track them on the map or listen for announcements—easier than missing your exit.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Transdev. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'PTV - Metropolitan Buses' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #FF8200. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Additional Route Information
Bus 216: Sunshine Station => Dynon Road => City (Queen Street)
Reference
216
Origin
Sunshine Station
Destination
City (Queen Street)
Via
Dynon Road
Route network
PTV - Metropolitan Buses
Operator
Transdev
Color
#FF8200
Bus 216: City (Queen Street) => Dynon Road => Sunshine Station
Reference
216
Origin
City (Queen Street)
Destination
Sunshine Station
Via
Dynon Road
Route network
PTV - Metropolitan Buses
Operator
Transdev
Color
#FF8200
Quick overview
Explore the bus 216 route in Melbourne (Australia). 2 directions, 75 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
