Everything you need to know about safety, tickets, and travel for school students in Queensland.
School terms for 2025 are:
- Term 1 - Tuesday 28 January to Friday 4 April
- Term 2 - Tuesday 22 April to Friday 27 June
- Term 3 - Monday 14 July to Friday 19 September
- Term 4 - Tuesday 7 October to Friday 12 December
School bus service changes
Many school bus service timetables changes come into effect at the start of a new school year to accommodate new enrolments, introduce efficiencies and improve services based on feedback from previous school terms.
You can use our school service finder to find school routes near your child's school or use journey planner for a more customised search.
Make sure to select a travel date that falls on a school day.
For more information about dedicated school services, please contact your local delivery partner.
Top tips for school travel
- Stand where the driver can see you, and hail your bus early so the driver has time to stop safely
- Have your go card or travel pass ready
- Plan your journey and arrive at your stop or station 5 minutes early
