The Link Bus Service

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• Route 31: Curve Lake - Lakefield Route, and Schedule 
• Route 33: Bridgenorth - Lakefield Route, and Schedule

Stops

• Designated stops: Located in Curve Lake, Lakefield, Bridgenorth, and along key roads.
• Flag Zones: In some areas, riders can request stops along the route. Wait in a safe, visible location and signal the driver.
  
  • Boarding in a Flag Zone
    • Customers should wait safely off to the side of the road in an area where they can see traffic for at least 125m.
    • Wear something visible (bright or reflective) if travelling during unlit hours.
    • As the bus approaches, the customer should face and wave to the bus driver to catch their attention.
    • Walk out to the bus only after it comes to a complete stop and the driver opens the door.
  • Request to Get Off Bus in Flag Zone
    • The customer should ring the bell and communicate with the driver in advance of the intended stop location to help identify where they would like to be let off the bus. The driver will stop at the closest safest location to make the stop.

Holiday Service

No service on weekends or statutory holidays, including: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.

• Single Fare: $8 per person (exact coins only, paid on the bus)
• 2-Ride Pass: $15 (two rides for one passenger)
• 10-Ride Pass: $50 (ten rides for one passenger)
• Monthly Pass: $150 (valid for one passenger)
• Children (12 and under): Free

Note: Valid for 90 minutes on The Link and Peterborough Transit.

All passes are intended for individual use and cannot be shared between passengers. The 2-Ride, 10-Ride, and Monthly Passes must be purchased in advance through Customer Service or HotSpot. These passes cannot be purchased or issued on the bus.

Where to Buy Passes

• Selwyn Township Municipal Office
• Community Care Lakefield
• Peterborough Bus Terminal
• Blackburn Hall (Room 104) at Trent University
• Curve Lake Government Services Building

Connections

At Trent University, riders can connect to multiple Peterborough Transit routes serving downtown, shopping areas, the hospital, and Fleming College. Additional route and schedule information is available on the Peterborough Transit website

Transfers

• When boarding, tell the driver you are transferring to The Link to avoid paying an extra fare.
• Peterborough Transit accepts exact coin only (no bills).
• Tickets and passes are valid on both The Link and Peterborough Transit for 90 minutes, upon activation.
• Additional fares apply if a valid transfer is not obtained.

Plan your trip using:

• My Transit Ride App 
• Google Maps

All buses are accessible, however not all bus stops are accessible. Accessible bus stops include: 

• Wilcox Street at Ward Street (Bridgenorth)
• Bridgenorth Library
• Bridge Street at Clementi Street in both directions (Lakefield)
• Water Street at Savage Arms (Lakefield)
• Queen Street at Reid Street (Lakefield)
• Trent University

Please refer to route maps for details. 

Turn by Turn Route Guides

Turn by Turn Guides detail each step of the routes, departure times, and route run times. Turn by Turn videos of each route are uploaded to the City of Peterborough’s YouTube channel.

• Turn by Turn Guide for Route 31: Curve Lake - Lakefield
• Turn by Turn Guide for Route 33: Bridgenorth - Lakefield

• No refunds on bus passes.
• Lost items are not the responsibility of the Township or Peterborough Transit. If you think you left an item on a bus, call 705-745-0525 or email transitoperations@peterborough.ca.
• Riders must follow Peterborough Transit Rules and Guidelines.