Bus MauritiusBus 231: Pointe-Aux-Cannoniers – Saint Antoine
Bus 231 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Pointe-Aux-Cannoniers with Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre), about 15.3 km and 33 min end to end. It runs through Grand Baie, Sottise, Upper Vale, Rouillard, Trois Bras, Goodlands and St Antoine. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 30 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Pointe-Aux-Cannoniers at 06:30 and the last at 17:30; from Saint Antoine the first is at 06:30 and the last at 17:30. The full trip costs Rs 39 (9 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
9 fare stages 33 min end to end first bus 06:30 last bus 17:30 Rs 39 full route
Bus 231 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 231
Buses in Mauritius run to published frequencies, not fixed departure times. First and last bus are from the terminus; the wait at an intermediate stop is usually half the interval.
Towards Saint Antoine (15.3 km, 33 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:30 | 17:30 | every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:30 | 17:30 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 17:30 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Pointe aux Cannonniers (15.0 km, 32 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:30 | 17:30 | every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:30 | 17:30 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 17:30 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 231
Official fare stages with the timetable minutes from the terminus and the fare from the first stop. Between the stages the bus also stops at 7 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Saint Antoine
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Pointe aux Cannoniers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Pointe aux Cannoniers | 0 | – |
| 1 | Grand Baie (La Pointe Supermarket) | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Grand Baie (Super U) | 6 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Sottise (Community Centre) | 8 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Upper Vale | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Rouillard (Junction Daruty) | 18 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Trois Bras (Goodlands) | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Goodlands (Government School) | 28 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | St Antoine (Traffic Centre) | 33 | Rs 39 |
Towards Pointe aux Cannonniers
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from St Antoine (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | St Antoine (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Goodlands (Government School) | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Trois Bras (Goodlands) | 7 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Petit Raffray (Beginning of Village) | 9 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Petit Raffray (Junction Daruty) | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Sottise (Community Centre) | 15 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Grand Baie (Super U) | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Grand Baie (La Pointe Supermarket) | 28 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Pointe aux Cannoniers | 32 | Rs 39 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 231, so you can change without walking.
20C 21 22 29 82 95 178 187 215 227 228
- Bus 20C: Port Louis (transportation centre) – St Antoine (Traffic Centre) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 21: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 22: Port louis (Transportation centre) – grand gaube (2 shared stops)
- Bus 29: Riviere Du Rempart (Traffic Centre) – Grand Baie (5 shared stops)
- Bus 82: Port Louis – St. Antoine (Traffic Centre) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 95: Pamplemousses – SainT Antoine (Traffic Centre) (13 shared stops)
- Bus 178: Melville – Mme Azor (3 shared stops)
- Bus 187: Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) – Melle Jeanne (Kalimaye) (2 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 231
Where does bus 231 go?
From Pointe-Aux-Cannoniers to Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) via Grand Baie, Sottise, Upper Vale, Rouillard, Trois Bras, Goodlands. It has 9 fare stages and 16 stops in total in the Saint Antoine direction.
What time is the first and last bus 231?
Weekdays: first bus from Pointe-Aux-Cannoniers at 06:30, last at 17:30. From Saint Antoine: 06:30 to 17:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 231 run?
On weekdays it runs every 30 min at peak. There is no fixed timetable at the stops: buses leave the terminus at these intervals, so the wait is usually half the interval.
How much does bus 231 cost?
Rs 39 for the whole route (Pointe-Aux-Cannoniers – Saint Antoine); intermediate fares are Rs 17–39 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 231 take?
About 33 min end to end according to the published timetable (15.3 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 231 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 231 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.