Summer Beach Bus

Pre-book & Pay for your ride!

The  Route 2 Seasonal Express Bus runs Saturdays and Sundays from June 28 to Labour Day Weekend, including Tuesday, July 1 (Canada Day).

Fare: $10 per person one-way. Children free when accompanied by an adult.

Stops:

  1. London Transit stop #705 (Fanshawe Rd. East, west of North Centre Rd. near RBC)
  2. Walper St. @ McDonald’s, Exeter (NEW stop added for 2025!)
  3. Sobeys Plaza, Grand Bend

Booking Open!

Seats fill fast – book early to secure your return trip. Space on the last bus of the day is always in high demand and limited.

How to Book:

  1. Click “Book Your Ride” button.
  2. Pick your travel date and time (sold out trips do not display).
  3. Pay online with  debit or credit.
  4. Show your e-ticket or printed ticket to the driver on boarding.

Important Note: Because return trips can be pre-booked, the “Stranded Passenger Policy” does not apply on Route 2 during July and August weekends.

BOOK & PAY NOW!

Things To Know

  • Ticket holders board first.
  • You can present your tickets to the driver either as a paper printout or electronically on your cellphone. Each ticket has an identifiable barcode.
  • Bus runs non-stop from London Transit stop #705 to Exeter (Walper St.) and Grand Bend (Sobeys Plaza).
  • Cash fare passengers (exact change only) may be accepted if seats are available after all ticket holders have boarded.
  • Maximum passenger capacity is 24.
  • Sorry, bus is not wheelchair accessible.
  • No bikes allowed.
  • Only properly identified, trained and harnessed service animals allowed. No pets.
  • No large luggage. Small items must fit on your lap or at your feet.
  • Strollers must be foldable and fit in your seating space.
  • No refunds if you miss the bus (e.g. due to weather or change of plans).
  • Refunds available in exceptional circumstances and if requested at least 1 full business day in advance:

Seasonal Express Bus 2025 Schedule

Summer Beach Bus Express Schedule Print off a PDF copy of the schedule.

MORNING + EARLY AFTERNOON (9:30 am to 2 pm)

  • Leave London at 9:30 am; leave Exeter (Walper St @ McDonald’s) at 10:11 am; arrive Grand Bend at 10:34 am
  • Leave Grand Bend at 10:40 am; arrive Exeter at 11:03 am; arrive London at 11:43 am
  • Leave London at 11:50 am; leave Exeter at 12:31 am; arrive Grand Bend at 12:54 pm
  • Leave Grand Bend at 1 pm; leave Exeter at 1:23 pm; arrive London at 2:04 pm

EVENING TRIPS (5 pm to 9:30 pm)

  • Leave London at 5 pm; leave Exeter at 5:41 pm; arrive Grand Bend at 6:04 pm
  • Leave Grand Bend at 6:10 pm; leave Exeter at 6:33 pm; arrive London at 7:14 pm
  • Leave London at 7:20 pm; leave Exeter at 8:01 pm; arrive Grand Bend at 8:24 pm
  • Leave Grand Bend at 8:30 pm; leave Exeter at 8:53 pm; arrive London at 9:34 pm

Huron Shores Area Transit (HSAT) Terms and Conditions

  1.  You must be 14 years of age or older to book and pay for bus seat(s).
  2. Changes to seat reservations must be done at least 3 hours before the departure time of the original reservation.
  3. Reservations are only valid on the trip(s) booked.
  4. Children 12 years of age and under must travel with an adult.
  5. Passengers must show the driver a valid reservation to board the bus.
  6. If fraudulent use of a confirmation is suspected, the driver has the right to refuse travel. No refund will be made for any confirmation refused due to fraudulent use.
  7. Reservation transactions are confirmed by email. Check that the confirmation sent is accurate for the trips booked. We are only responsible for issuing the confirmation in line with your booking request.
  8. The Route 2 “Summer Bus” cannot take bicycles or luggage. Any items you bring with you must be able to sit on your lap or at your feet. This includes children’s strollers.
    No refunds will be issued due to customer cancellation as a result of oversized items being refused on the bus.
  9.  No pets on the bus, with the exception of trained service animals that allow Passengers with Disabilities to perform necessary activities. Service animals must be properly harnessed and under the direct control of the passenger at all times.
  10. HSAT is not responsible for delays or cancellations caused by traffic or road conditions, weather or other causes out of its control.