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Are you attending the Anzac Day ceremonies on Friday 25 April 2025?
The Anzac Day ceremonies are well attended commemorative ceremonies. Parking is restricted and road closures are in place. Transport Canberra, together with the Australian War Memorial provide free bus services to assist in reducing these pressures. You can catch free transport to and from:
Dawn Service
National Commemorative Service (including the RSL ACT Branch Veterans’ March).
You will need to register to ride. Registration is now open.
Event information
Where: Australian War Memorial, Treloar Crescent, Campbell
Registering to ride provides you with peace of mind knowing that your bus travel is sorted. It also allows Transport Canberra to measure demand and manage resources. Tickets are limited.
Those displaying service medals simply have to show their medal when getting on the bus. No tap on and off required on regular bus and light rail services. Medal holders must register to ride to the Anzac Day ceremonies so we can measure expected attendance.
Please note Anzac Day is a public holiday. Regular Transport Canberra bus and light rail services operate on a Sunday timetable and frequency. It’s also a Friday, so enjoy Fare free Fridays on all bus and light rail services. Don't forget to tap on and off to register a $0 journey fee.
All charter services will be wheelchair accessible.
Seats are not guaranteed on the buses, some passengers will need to stand.
Dawn Service
Free travel on Transport Canberra buses to the Dawn Service will depart from the following major bus interchanges:
Gungahlin interchange platform 3
Westfield Belconnen platform 1
Woden interchange platform 6
Tuggeranong interchange platform 8
City interchange platform 4.
Alternatively, park your car and catch a loop shuttle bus that will operate from the Russell Offices and the Canberra Centre (Ainslie Avenue).
Return shuttles will commence from the drop off locations at the Australian War Memorial approximately 20 minutes after the Dawn Service has concluded.
National Commemorative Service including the RSL ACT Branch Veterans’ March
Park your car and catch a loop shuttle bus to the National Commemorative Service including the RSL ACT Branch Veterans’ March. Shuttle buses will depart from the Russell Offices and the Canberra Centre (Ainslie Avenue).
Return shuttles will commence from the drop off locations at the Australian War Memorial approximately 20 minutes after the service has concluded.
Please arrive at your pick-up location 10 to 15 minutes prior to departure and present your paper or electronic ticket(s). This will ensure the service can depart on time.
Please note that passengers are not guaranteed a seat for travel as there are both seated and standing positions on the bus. Tickets are limited and are not transferrable for other locations/times.
Passengers are able to register to ride for up to 5 tickets in any single registration for either ceremony.
Transport Canberra cannot guarantee transport will be available for people who have not registered for the bus. We strongly recommend booking early.
Getting home
Return charters will depart from original drop off points at the Australian War Memorial approximately 20 minutes after services conclude. As noted, these shuttles provide both seated and standing positions. For further information on where these shuttles are travelling see our ‘Register to Ride’ Eventbrite page or call 13 17 10.
Support
If you have questions or would like to register over the phone please contact 13 17 10. A copy of the ticket/s will be sent to your nominated mailing address.
