Hobart, Dodges Ferry, Sorell & New Norfolk

Kinetic is the proud operator of general access, intercity and school bus services across Tasmania.  We also operate charter bus services. 

You may know some of our operations as formerly run by Redline, Merseylink and O'Driscolls Coaches before we welcomed these businesses into the Kinetic family. 

With a fleet of more than 250 buses and more than 270 passionate team members, Kinetic puts people first and delivers safe, clean and green bus services.

Our team ensures smooth running of major local and international sporting events at Blundstone Arena and we play a key role in Tasmania's tourism industry supporting cruise ship transport and charter services.

We are passionate about supporting our community and are proud partners of the Rob Fairs Foundation and the Lauderdale and New Norfolk Football Clubs.

Explore this page for information relating to our bus services supporting Hobart, Dodges Ferry, New Norfolk and Sorell.

The Department of State Growth is reviewing the current Greater Hobart bus network, including urban Hobart and outlying areas such as New Norfolk, Sorell and Southern Beaches, Richmond, Campania and the Huon Valley.
This review includes the public bus network currently operated by Kinetic, Metro and Tassielink and the Metro school bus network. No other school bus services are included.

Changes coming on 3 May 2026

As the first step of the review, bus timetables in Greater Hobart will change on 3 May 2026 to better reflect actual travel conditions, and new Sunday services to and from Brighton will commence.
The current Greater Hobart bus network is based on 2015 travel conditions. Timetables have not kept pace with changes in road network conditions, travel patterns, journey times and traffic, contributing to ongoing late running.
From 3 May 2026, timetables will more closely align with actual bus movements. Most public services will be adjusted by just a few minutes, but we have added extra to some Metro school services so students can get to school on time.
You can plan future journeys using journey planning apps from 1 April 2026. PDF timetables will be available to preview online.  Public transport is free until Tuesday 30 June 2026, so it’s a great opportunity to give it a try if you’re not a regular user. 

Questions and feedback

To view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) visit the Transport website. To provide feedback about the new timetables, or public transport generally, contact State Growth using their online form, by email at ptfeedback@stategrowth.tas.gov.au or call (03) 6166 3343 (M – F, 9 am – 5 pm).

Next steps

State Growth is using public feedback gathered in 2025 to design bigger network changes. This includes changing where buses go, when, how often, and how trips link together. State Growth is working on a draft new network now and will continue consulting throughout 2026 so you will be able to have your say.

Hobart Depot
14-18 Linear Court
Derwent Park TAS 7009
1300 360 000
Hobart.reservations@wearekinetic.com

New Norfolk Depot
17 Back River Rd
New Norfolk TAS 7140
03 6261 4653
enquiriesdvl@wearekinetic.com