Route 140 will extend to Tarneit Station
From 25 October 2026, we’re extending Route 140 to Tarneit Station via Hopkins Road and Derrimut Road.
09/10/2026
From 25 October 2026, we’re extending Route 140 to Tarneit Station via Hopkins Road and Derrimut Road.
Route 140A Mt Atkinson - Rockbank Station will be renamed Route 140 Tarneit Station – Rockbank Station via Hopkins Road and Altezze Drive to reflect the new destination.
Route 140 will connect growing communities in Rockbank, Mt Atkinson and Tarneit to train stations, jobs and nearby suburbs, making everyday travel easier without needing a car.
To plan your journey:
- view the Route 140 map and timetable
- download the PTV App
- use the journey planner
- check the Route 140 timetable
- or call 1800 800 007.
Timetable changes
- We’re adding 64 extra weekly trips to Route 140.
- Route 140 will continue running early morning to late night, seven days a week.
- On weekdays, Route 140 will run from 5:15 am to 11:30 pm.
- On Saturday, Route 140 will run from 6am to 11:30 pm.
- On Sundays, Route 140 will run from 6am to 10:30 pm.
- On weekdays, buses will continue running every 20 minutes from 6 am to 9 pm, and every 40 minutes at other times.
- Buses will run more often on Saturdays, increasing from every 40 minutes to every 20 minutes between 9 am and 7 pm.
- On Sundays, buses will continue running every 40 minutes for most of the day.
Route and stop changes
- Buses will travel along Highline Boulevard and Kirkpatrick Boulevard in Mt Atkinson following the completion of roadworks, instead of Grand Boulevard and Clara Avenue.
- New bus stops will be added in Mt Atkinson and Tarneit, improving access to public transport, with no existing stops removed.
- Some new bus stops may not be ready when services begin on 25 October. These stops are expected to open between November 2026 and January 2027. Please see the table below for more information.
- Route 140 will operate with low-floor buses, replacing the temporary high-floor buses currently used on Route 140A.
- Route 140 will create a new public transport connection between the Geelong and Ballarat train lines.
| Area | Bus stop not open on 25 October 2026 | Bus stop expected to be open by | Alternative bus stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Atkinson | Highline Boulevard and Kirkpatrick Boulevard stops (IDs 29396 and 29397) | Mid-late November 2026 | 400 metres east on Kirkpatrick Boulevard near Blanc Drive (IDs 29398 and 29399) |
| Highline Boulevard stop (ID 29395) | Late January 2027 | 130 metres north on Altezze Drive (temporary stop) | |
| Truganina | Hopkins Road/Riding Boundary Road stop (ID 29405) | Early November 2026 | No alternative stops |
| Tarneit | Derrimut Road/Hurst Drive stop (ID 29411) | Early November 2026 | 370 metres south on Derrimut Road (ID 29413) |
| Derrimut Road/Racing Way stop (IDs 29412) | Early November 2026 | 350 metres north on Derrimut Road/Hurst Drive stops (IDs 29410 and 29411) | |
| Derrimut Road stop (ID 29416) | Mid-late November 2026 | 500 metres north on Derrimut Road (ID 29414) |
Mt Atkinson and Truganina bus stop changes map
Tarneit bus stop changes map
From Sunday 25 October 2026, new timetables will also be introduced on 68 bus routes across Melbourne to improve connections with train services following the opening of the Metro Tunnel. Visit Better bus services from Sunday 25 October for more information.