New school bus numbers and real-time trip information

Customers in Bulahdelah and Heatherbrae will soon have access to real-time trip information on the location of buses and estimated arrival times.

As part of this program, all dedicated school bus services will be given new numbers. However, there will be no changes to timetables or route paths operated.

School bus numbers will soon start with the letter ‘S’ followed by a three-digit route number, which will be different to existing numbers.

Check the new bus numbers in the upcoming school timetables on our website. Start date to be advised.

Region
Great Lakes
Start date
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:00

Real-time trip updates coming to Bulahdelah and Heatherbrae

Good news for Busways customers in Bulahdelah and Heatherbrae. From Tuesday, 31 October 2023, customers will have access to real-time trip updates on the location of buses and estimated arrival times.

Customers will be able to access real-time information including bus location, estimated arrival time at a stop and occupancy status, thanks to state-of-the-art automatic passenger counting and vehicle tracking technology.

515, 521, 541, 544, 545: Diversions in Eastwood due to Granny Smith Festival Road Closures

Due to the annual Granny Smith Festival in Eastwood, Route 515, Route 521, Route 541, Route 544 and Route 545 services in both directions will divert away from normal route path in Eastwood.  

 

Route 515 Ryde - Eastwood

Services towards Eastwood will set down at Eastwood Station, Ethel Street, Stand E.
Services towards Ryde will pick up from Eastwood Station, Railway Parade, Stand D.

 

Route 521 Parramatta - Eastwood

Services will end and start at the temporary bus stop on Wingate Avenue after West Parade (behind Eastwood Park).

 

Route 541 Epping - Eastwood

Services will end and start at the temporary bus stop on Wingate Avenue after West Parade (behind Eastwood Park).

 

Route 544 Auburn - Macquarie Centre

Services will not operate via West Parade. Alternative stops are on First Avenue near East Parade, Eastwood.

 

Route 545 Parramatta - Macquarie Park

Services will not operate via West Parade and will also miss Hillview Road and a section of Terry Road. Alternative stops are on Railway Parade at Eastwood Station (east side) and Terry Road near Milton Avenue, Eastwood.

 

For more information, please visit https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Events/Granny-Smith-Festival/Getting-To-Granny-Smith

 

We apologise for any inconvenience which this may cause.

Region
North Shore and West
Start date
Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:00
End date
Sat, 21 Oct 2023 23:00
Affected dates

5pm Friday 20th October 2023 to 11pm Saturday 21st October 2023

New services and timetable for Coffs Harbour region

From 30 October 2023, more than 200 bus services a week will be added in the Coffs Harbour region, bringing shorter commute times for many passengers, and more frequent services outside peak hours and on weekends and public holidays.

A new timetable has also been introduced.

The initiative is part of the NSW Government’s 16 Regional Cities Services Improvement Program. Busways worked closely with Transport for NSW in designing the changes.

254, 269, 291: temporary bus stop closures in McMahons Point

Due to roadworks on Henry Lawson Avenue, McMahons Point, buses will not be able to access McMahons Point Wharf to turn around. As a result, Route 254 and Route 291 services will be ending and starting from Miller Street near Blue Street, North Sydney in both directions. Route 269 services via Kirribilli and Milsons Point will be starting from North Sydney Station, Blue Street, Stand F and ending on Miller Street near Blue Street, North Sydney. 

Stops on Blues Point Road and Henry Lawson Avenue in McMahons Point will be missed.

For more information, please visit https://transportnsw.info/alerts/details#/ems-23152

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Region
North Shore and West
Start date
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00
End date
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:00
Affected dates

from 10:00am to 2:00pm (or until road re-opens) on Thursday 12th October 2023

380: Shores Dr, Yamba diversion

Due to roadworks Shores Dr, Yamba will be temporarily closed between The Mainbrace and The Haylard from:

  • Monday 23 October until Friday 10 November 2023

Buses will divert via The Haylard missing The Link & The Mainbrace

​Missed stop

  • The Mainbrace opp Binnacle Ct (Stop ID: 246436)

Customers can view map for missed stop and diversion.

Region
Grafton
Start date
Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:00
End date
Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:00

Jacaranda Festival diversion

Due to the Grafton Jacaranda Festival diversions will be in place along Prince Street and Fitzroy Street, Grafton.​

Prince St Diversions

  • Prince Street diversion map Thursday 2 November 06:00 until 15:00
  • Prince Street diversion map Saturday 4 November 15:00 until 19:00
  • Duke Street diversion map Saturday 4 November 07:00 until 14:00 

Missed Stops

  • Prince St at Fitzroy St (Stop ID:246031)
  • Fitzroy St after Prince St (Stop ID: 246061)
  • Prince St opp Grafton Presbyterian Church (Stop ID: 246032)
  • Grafton Presbyterian Church, Prince St (Stop ID: 246060)
  • Market Square, Prince St (Stop ID: 246025)
Region
Grafton
Start date
Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:00
End date
Sat, 04 Nov 2023 19:00

753: Doonside Festival diversion

Due to the Doonside Festival event, Hill End Road between Cross Street & Earl Street and Graham Street between Francis Lane and Doonside Crescent will be closed:

  • Saturday 23 September 2023 between 06:00 and 17:00.

Missed Stops

  • Doonside Station, Hill End Rd (Stop ID: 276761)
  • Hill End Rd before Earle St (Stop ID: 276783)

Nearest Alternative Stops

  • Hill End Rd after Conveny St (Stop ID: 276784)
  • Cross St opp Coghlan Cres (Stop ID: 276067)

Customers can view the map for diversion and missed stops.

Region
Western Sydney
Start date
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 06:00
End date
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 17:00