Just in time for summer, County Transit is rolling out a weekend public transit service connecting Wellington, Bloomfield, Picton and Belleville. Between Friday, June 27 and Sunday, September 7, the Summer Weekend Connector Buses will run Friday evenings, Saturday late morning to late evening, and Sunday late morning to dinnertime.
The two Summer Weekend Connector Buses run on a set route and schedule, connecting residents, visitors, and workers to key destinations across the region, complementing County Transit’s regular weekday route.
The service has been designed to connect more of the County’s geography and meet a wide variety of transportation needs – with a focus on offering a safe ride home from events and dining.
This temporary service expansion is funded in part by the municipal portion of the Municipal Accommodation Tax revenue, as well as private sector partners. The municipality is grateful for the financial partnership of Base31, StayPEC, The Royal Hotel, The Eddie Hotel and Farm, and Wander the Resort, as well as promotional partnership of the PEC Chamber of Commerce, The Regent Theatre, and Visit The County.
The Summer Weekend Connector Buses are a temporary enhancement. The data collected through this summer program will help the municipality consider options for future weekend and evening transit services that can be included in the Transit Strategy Refresh, which is currently underway.
About the Service
Bus 1 – Wellington – Bloomfield – Picton
An 18-seat bus loops between Wellington, Bloomfield and Picton, stopping at key destinations like Wellington Rotary Beach, Base31, Macaulay Heritage Park, and the new Harbour Trail in Picton. It also provides access to all three historic main streets with cafés, restaurants, and accommodations.
The route starts in Wellington every 70 minutes offering the freedom to head to work, pick up groceries, explore local attractions, visit a farmers’ market, enjoy dinner out or take a swim, knowing the next bus is just over an hour away.
Bus 2 – Belleville – Bloomfield
This bus also operates on a 70 minute loop. The bus connects Bloomfield to the Belleville Transit Terminal, where riders can continue to VIA Rail, Quinte Mall and more. The bus will stop on-request in Rossmore.
Transfer in Bloomfield
Every 70 minutes, the two routes meet at the transit shelter in Bloomfield where riders can transfer between them.
Together, these two routes form the Summer Weekend Connector Buses – a seamless, affordable, fun and safe way to explore Prince Edward County this summer.
Fares and Tickets
One-way fares for the Summer Weekend Connector Buses will be the same as the year-round weekday service:
In-Town / Short Distance (less than 5 km) – $3.50 / $2.50 discount
i.e. within Picton, within Wellington, Rossmore-Belleville
Within County (5-19 km) – $5.00 / $4.00 discount
i.e. Picton to Bloomfield, Bloomfield to Wellington, Wellington to Picton
Long-Distance (20 km+) – $10.00 / $7.00 discount
i.e. Belleville/Rossmore to Bloomfield, Wellington or Picton
