Spencer Gulf Coaches

02/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who has supported Spencer Gulf Coaches over the years. Please read our important announcement below.

It is with great sadness that we announce the Kent Group, incorporating Spencer Gulf Coaches, Port Pirie Bus Service, and A.R. Kent Garage, will be permanently closing its doors, effective from Sunday, 3 May 2026.

As a proud third-generation family-owned and operated business, this is an incredibly difficult decision and not one that has been made lightly.

For many years, we have had the privilege of serving our community - supporting local schools, sporting clubs, community organisations, families, and businesses across the region. It has been an honour to be a part of so many journeys and milestones over the years.

We are extremely proud of what our team has achieved over the years and the role the Kent Group has played in the community.

To our staff, we extend our sincere gratitude for your hard work, loyalty and dedication. You have been the heart of this business.

To our valued customers, clients, and the wider community, thank you for your trust, support, and friendship over many years.

We also extend our thanks to Des's for supporting the continuation of essential public transport services for our community. Effective from Monday, 4 May 2026, the Port Pirie Town Bus, School Buses 1-4, Assisted Access and Southern Flinders Connector will now be operated by Des's Transport.

Clients with existing charter bookings will be contacted directly regarding their travel arrangements. We kindly ask that you check your email correspondence for further information.

While this is not the ending we had hoped for, we leave with immense pride in what has been built and genuine appreciation for everyone who has been a part of our story.

The Kent Group Team 🚌🤍

02/04/2026

Happy Easter from the team at Port Pirie Bus Service, Spencer Gulf Coaches and A.R. Kent Garage! 🐣🐰

Please be advised that the Port Pirie Town Bus, Assisted Access Bus, and Southern Flinders Connector will not be operating over the Easter Long Weekend, Friday 3 April through to Monday 6 April. All services will resume as normal from Tuesday 7 April.

Our office and workshop will also be closed during this period and will reopen on Tuesday.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

22/12/2025

We would like to say a big thank you to all of our valued passengers, customers, and partners for another great year.

We will be taking some time off over the Christmas and New Year break, so please check out the details below to see how our services will be affected.

🚌 PORT PIRIE TOWN BUS will be operating as normal with services running from Monday to Saturday, EXCEPT on Public Holidays. There will be no services on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December, or Thursday 1 January.
🌇 SOUTHERN FLINDERS CONNECTOR (formerly Upper North Passenger Service) will take a two-week break, so there will be no services running between Monday 22 December to Friday 2 January. Normal services will resume on Monday 5 January.
🚍 ASSISTED ACCESS Bus will take a break between Christmas & New Year, so there will be no services between Wednesday 25 December to Friday 2 January. Normal services will resume on Monday 5 January.
🔧 Our OFFICE and WORKSHOP will be closed from 12pm on Wednesday 24 December, reopening at 8am on Monday 5 January.

Wishing you all a safe & happy Christmas and New Year!

03/11/2025

Fare Update – Effective Monday, 1 December 2025

We wish to advise our valued passengers that from Monday, 1 December 2025, fare adjustments will take effect across several of our services. These changes help us continue providing safe, reliable, and accessible transport across our region.

🚌 Port Pirie Town Bus
Adult: $3.00
Pensioner/Concession/Children: $1.50

🏫 Port Pirie School Buses
Single Ride: $1.50
Multi-Ride (10 rides): $12.50

🚐 Assisted Access
One-Way: $3.70
Return: $7.40

🚍 Upper North Passenger Service
Adult One-Way: $7.50
Concession One-Way: $3.75

🏥 Upper North Medical Bus
One-Way via Port Pirie, Port Germein, Crystal Brook, Gladstone: $18.00
One-Way via Port Augusta, Stirling North, Peterborough, Jamestown: $26.00

We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to keep our community connected.

If you have any questions, please contact our office on 08 8632 2666.

03/10/2025

LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY 🔧

Please be advised that the Port Pirie Town Bus, Assisted Access Bus, and Upper North Passenger Service will not be running on Monday 6th October, due to the Labour Day Public Holiday.

Our office & workshop will also be closed for the day.

Enjoy the long weekend! 🚍

29/09/2025

We are proudly supporting our local community with FREE bus travel on the Port Pirie Town Bus this Wednesday 1st October, for the Smelters Picnic 🎉

You can download a copy of the Town Bus timetable & map on our website at https://kentgrp.com.au/port-pirie-city-loop/ or give us a ring on 08 8632 2666 if you have any questions 🚌

26/09/2025

SCHOOLIES BUS 🚍🎉

It’s almost that time of year again! We still have plenty of seats available on the bus to Victor Harbor on Friday 21 November, and return on Monday 24 November 2025.

To book your seat, get in touch with our helpful team on 08 8632 2666 or email: [email protected] 🚌

15/09/2025

We had a great time travelling to Naracoorte recently with the awesome crew from Nelshaby Ag Bureau! It was a pleasure to be part of the journey & get you there safely 🚌🌾

02/07/2025

SERVICE UPDATE for Thursday 3 July 2025:
Due to road closures on Senate Road between 9am – 3pm, the Port Pirie Town Bus will be unable to reach Stop 22 and Stop 23.

As an alternate, Stop 23 will be moved further along Senate Road toward the Golf Course (as shown below).

We apologise for any disruption this may cause, and if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to give our helpful team a ring on 08 8632 2666.

28/04/2025

WE ARE HIRING!

Join the family-owned Kent Group’s team of Bus Drivers on one of our rural school runs, based out of Balaklava.

This position includes driving the morning and afternoon school runs daily from Monday to Friday during school terms.

You will need an MR or HR licence for this role, but even if you haven’t driven a passenger bus before, we encourage you to apply as we can offer support and guidance for you to obtain your Large Passenger Accreditation, Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance, which you will need for this role.

Call Michele on 8632 2666 to learn more, or send your resume to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

17/03/2025

Did someone say Schoolies?

All roads lead to Victor Harbor for the well-deserved celebrations from 21-24 November, and we’re offering a return bus service from Port Pirie or Crystal Brook for only $200.

Check out the info below, call our helpful team on 8632 2666, or email us at [email protected] for more info and to book your seats!

Charter bus and coach operator, for all you group travel needs.
We have depots in Port Pirie and Port Augusta, and over 50 years experience meeting the transport needs of our regional communities.