• Chinese New Year Parade

    23 January, 2012

    Sunday 29 January 2012

    Due the the Chinese New Year Parade on George Street, from 5pm this Sunday all Hillsbus services will be limited to the bus stops on the Northern side of the City. Intending Hillsbus Customers should make their way to Clarence Street for their service.

    Hillsbus timetabled services will commence from the alternative Clarence St location, with the last Route 610 to Rouse Hill departing at 11:11pm.

    We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    To find out more about bus services options and trip planning, visit 131500.com.au or call 131500.

  • Australia Day – 26 January 2012

    20 January, 2012

    Additional Hillsbus Services

    The Australia Day public holiday will offer a diverse range of community activities at civic centres this Thursday 26 January. Hillsbus will be running a range of services to get customers to and from these events.


    Buses to the City:

    Increased Route 610X services from Rouse Hill to the City, via Castle Hill will operate in the morning to provide extra seating capacity on top of the regular timetabled services. In total, 6 additional services will operate at the most popular times of the day.

    The Metrobus M61 and the new Route 607X services will also provide regular transport options to customers travelling between The Hills District and the City. 


    Buses from the City:

    Increased Route 610 services will operate in the afternoon peak, from Railway Square to Rouse Hill every hour between 3:30pm and 10:30pm. Extra bus services will depart the Queen Victoria Building (George St) after the fireworks (9:36pm and 9:51pm).

    The last Route 610 bus will depart Railway Square at 11:05pm. In total, 7 additional services will operate at the most popular times of the day.

    All other Hillsbus service will operate to a Sunday/Public Holiday timetable.

    Customers are advised to check the 131500 trip planner for the transport options that best suit their planned travel.

    We wish you all a happy and safe Australia Day.

     

  • Additional Hillsbus Route 611 Services

    13 January, 2012

    Commencing Friday 27 January 2012

    Due to the increasing popularity of Hillsbus Route 611, weekday service levels are being increased to provide passengers 11 additional daytime services between Blacktown and Macquarie Park.

    Effective Friday 27 January 2012, the increased Route 611 frequency will provide a service every thirty (30) minutes between 9am and 3pm.  These buses will suit customers travelling to/from work, university and shopping centres on this route.

    The revised 611 timetable is now available online.

     

  • S8 Timetable changes

    13 January, 2012

    Effective Friday 27 January 2012

    A new S8 timetable will be introduced on Friday 27 January that will provide a service extension from Wentworthville Station to Wentworthville Shopping Plaza. This service extension will operate every weekday and is in response to community feedback.

    A reduced number of S8 services will be provided in the new timetable with services to operate between 9am and 3pm only.

    The revised S8 timetable is now available online and from bus drivers.

  • Sydney Festival

    03 January, 2012

    Temporary Road Closures
    between Phillip St & Victoria Rd

    10am Friday 13 Jan to 6pm Sunday 15 Jan 2012

    Routes M60, 600, 601, 603, 604, 606, 609 & 625

    During the Church St road closures for the Sydney Festival, 10am Friday through to 6pm Sunday evening. Intending passengers should make their way to the nearest alternative bus stops.

    Routes T60- T66

    On Friday 13 Jan 2012, customers wanting to catch a T60-T66 services will need to make their way to Parramatta Interchange Stand B4.

  • Fare increases from 2 January 2012

    29 December, 2011

    The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) announced a fare increase which will take effect from Monday 2 January 2012.

    The fare increase means an adult single rail ticket will rise by between 20 and 40 cents; a weekly MyTrain ticket will rise by between $1 and $3; a single adult bus ticket will increase by between 10 and 20 cents; and a MyBus TravelTen will rise by between 80 cents and $1.60.

    Details are available on the 131500 website.

  • Essential work to be carried out on the Sydney Harbour Bridge

    28 December, 2011

    The bridge will be closed, delays are expected during the three weekends in January 13-16, 20-23 & 27-30

    The bridge will be closed to motorists for up to three weekends in January (13-16, 20-23, 27-30) from 10pm Friday until 5am.

    Emergency vehicles will have access across the bridge. Buses, hire cars, motorcycles and taxis will stil be able to use the bridge, however delays are expected.

    Details are available on the RTA website.

  • Hillsbus Route 607X between Rouse Hill Town Centre and the City commencing January 2012

    19 December, 2011

    Commencing Tuesday 3 January 2012, the new route 607X will provide daily services between Rouse Hill Town Centre and the City express via the North West T-way, M2 and Lane Cove Tunnel. Services will operate approximately every hour during weekday off peak periods, every 30 minutes on weeknights, and every hour all day on weekends.

    The new route 607X will operate in addition to existing route 617X peak hour services currently operating between Rouse Hill, Beaumont Hills, and the City. Route 607X will serve the same stops as route 617X between Riley T-way (corner of Samantha Riley Drive) and Railway Square in both directions.

    The new 607X timetable and map are now available.

  • New Years Eve - Parramatta City

    12 December, 2011

    Temporary Road Closures


    between Phillip St & Victoria Rd

    Saturday 31 December 2011- 3pm- Midnight

    Routes M60, 600, 601, 603, 604, 606, 609 & 625

    During the Church St road closures for New Years Eve, 3pm through to midnight.

    Intending passengers should make their way to the nearest alternative bus stop on Macquarie St.

     

  • New Years Eve, Sydney City 31 December

    12 December, 2011

    More daytime buses will be running into the City and North Sydney to get customers to the firework spectator areas.
    • 610X – leaving Rouse Hill Town Centre to City at 3pm until 7pm
    • 612 – leaving from Riley T-way to North Sydney from 3:30pm until 6pm
    • 607X – leaving Rouse Hill Town Centre via T-way to City from 4pm until 6pm
    • 620X – leaving Dural to QVB at 3:30pm & 5:30pm
    • 622 – leaving Dural to North Sydney at 4:50pm & 5:50pm.

    After the 9pm and midnight fireworks, buses will be returning on routes:
    • 610/X – leaving from Clarence St, Wynyard from 9:41 pm until 3:40 am
    • 610X – leaving Wynyard to Hills District 24 Hours service
    • 612 – leaving from Pacific Hwy North Sydney from 9:40pm until 2:30am
    • 607X – leaving Wynyard to Riley and express via M2 to the North West T-way and Rouse Hill Town Centre from 9:45pm until 1:30am
    • 620X – leaving from Clarence St, Wynyard 9:41pm until 2:41am
    • 622 – leaving from Pacific Hwy North Sydney from 9:45pm until 1:00am.

    Details of Hillsbus services and temporary Road Closures in the  City and in North Sydney.

  • Get around this festive season with Hillsbus services

    02 December, 2011

    Hillsbus is running buses to an amended timetable during December to have services available to meet customers choosing to travel at different times.

    Wed 7,14,21, Thurs 8,15,22, Fri 9,16,23 December
    A supplementary route 607X service will operate during the evening, departing from the City. This service will operate express via M2 to the North West T-way and Rouse Hill Town Centre.

    Saturday 10,17,24 December
    Additional evening 610X services.

    These Public Holidays 25, 26 & 27 December, 1 & 2 January
    Hillsbus will be running the normal Sunday/Public Holiday timetables.

    Throughout Wed 28 December - 6 Jan, 2012
    There will also be a slight reduction in weekday peak city services throughout Wed 28 December - 6 Jan, 2012.
    Hillsbus services below, will not operate on these days, as they have been moved to alternate times.

    Route 610X          
      Departure
    Time
    From   Arrival
    Time
    To
    610X 6.22am Baulkham Hills Junction   7.02am QVB
    610X 6.25am Castle Hill Interchange   7.18am QVB
    610X 6.35am Castle Hill Interchange   7.35am QVB
    610X 6.46am Tuckwell Rd & Gilbert Rd   7.57am QVB
    610X 6.48am Castle Hill Interchange   7.50am QVB
    610X 7.08am Tuckwell Rd & Gilbert Rd   8.22am QVB
    610X 7.35am Castle Hill Interchange   8.49am Railway Square
    610X 7.40am Baulkham Hills Junction   8.32am QVB
    610X 8.17am Baulkham Hills Junction   9.09am Railway Square
    610X 8.30am Baulkham Hills Junction   9.24am Railway Square
    610X 8.40am Baulkham Hills Junction   9.32am Railway Square
    610X 3.10pm Railway Square   4.55pm Rouse Hill Town Centre
    610X 4.40pm Railway Square   5.56pm Tuckwell Rd & Gilbert Rd
    610X 4.50pm Railway Square   6.35pm Rouse Hill Town Centre
    610X 5.07pm Railway Square   6.32pm Mar/Green
    610X 5.10pm Railway Square   6.17pm Castle Hill 
    610X 5.26pm QVB   6.25pm Castle Hill 
      5.45pm QVB   6.44pm Castle Hill 
    Route 612          
    Route Time From   Arrival
    Time
    To
    612 6.36am Castle Hill Interchange   7.46am Milsons Point
    612 6.47am Riley T-Way   8.33am Milsons Point
    612 7.06am Castle Hill Interchange   8.20am Milsons Point
    Route 616X          
      Time From   Arrival
    Time
    To
    616X 4.10pm Railway Square   5.43pm Rouse Hill Town Centre
    616X 5.40pm Railway Square   7.13pm Rouse Hill Town Centre
    616X 6.20pm Railway Square   7.53pm Rouse Hill Town Centre
    Route 617X          
    Route Time From   Arrival
    Time
    To
    617X 6.37am A&ME   8.22am Railway Square
    617X 7.25am Riley T-Way   8.45am Railway Square
    617X 8.05am Riley T-Way   9.25am Railway Square
    617X 8.30am Railway Square   9.59am Rouse Hill (Adelphi St)
    617X 3.06pm Abbot Road   3.46pm Railway Square
    617X 4.36pm Abbot Road   5.27pm Railway Square
    617X 5.40pm Railway Square   6.55pm Riley
    617X 5.15pm Railway Square   6.53pm Rouse Hill (Adelphi St)
    Route 618          
    Route Time From   Arrival
    Time
    To
    618 7.40am QVB   8.47am Norwest Business Park
    Route 619          
    Route Time From   Arrival
    Time
    To
    619 6.51pm Castle Hill Interchange   7.24pm Macquarie Park 
    Route 620X          
    Route Time From   Arrival
    Time
    To
    620X 7.28am Purchase Rd & Forest Glen   8.26am QVB
    Route 642X          
    Route Time From   Arrival
    Time
    To
    642X 7.14am Round Corner   8.19am QVB
    642X 6.05pm City, Bathurst St   7.04pm Round Corner
    Route 652X          
    Route Time From   Arrival
    Time
    To
    652X 6.03pm City, Bathurst St   6.53pm Highs Rd & Castle Hill Rd

     

  • Hillsbus route 610X to become a 24-hour service through Friday and Saturday nights from 2 December

    28 November, 2011

    From Friday 2 December, Route 610X from the City to Castle Hill will operate 24 hours through Friday and Saturday nights.

    Additional trips will be provided, in both directions, to provide a 24-hour service between the City and Castle Hill.  This will provide customers with greater opportunity to get home from the City in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday mornings, instead of trying to board the last buses from the City which currently depart at approximately 2:30am.

    The additional trips will be provided as follows:

    Friday night/Saturday morning
    Departing Castle Hill at 2:37am, 3:37am and 4:37am
    Departing City-Railway Square at 3:40am, 4:40am and 5:40am

    Saturday night/Sunday morning
    Departing Castle Hill at 2am, 3am, 4am, 5am, 6am and 7am
    Departing City-Railway Square at 3:05am, 4:05am, 5:05am, 6:05am, 7:05am and 8:05am.
    In conjunction with the introduction of these additional services, existing Route 610 services operating after midnight on Friday and Saturday nights will operate as Route 610X via the Lane Cove Tunnel and will no longer operate via Epping Road.

    Additional services will also be provided on Sunday evenings from Castle Hill to the City, departing Castle Towers at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm, to provide later services for customers heading to the City from the Hills District (the current last departure from Castle Hill to the City departs at 6:30pm on Metrobus Route M61). 

    The revised 610-M61 Timetable - City - Kellyville via M2 express

  • Timetable adjustments for Blacktown Services Routes 630, 700 & 711

    14 November, 2011

    Effective 14 November 2011

    A range of minor timetable adjustments have been made to the following services:

    630 - Blacktown - Macquarie via North Rocks
    700 - Blacktown - Parramatta via  Pendle Hill
    711 - Blacktown - Parramatta via Toongabbie

    Some operating times have been adjusted following the survey of local traffic conditions and current running times.

    Customers are advised to check the new timetable for their service.

    The timetable adjustments are effective 14 November 2011 and revised timetables are now available below and via 131500 Transport Info.

    The revised 630 Timetable

    The revised 700 Timetable

    The revised 711 Timetable

  • Adjusted times for selected 615X and 616/616X Services

    14 November, 2011

    Effective 14 November 2011

    Some afternoon services operating from the City have been adjusted to reflect actual operating conditions.  Minor timetable changes have been made with reduced travel times on the following 615X and 616/616X trips:

    615X - 4:58pm Ex Railway Square
    615X - 5:22pm Ex Railway Square
    616 - 6:35pm Ex Railway Square
    616X - 7:00pm Ex Railway Square
    616 - 7:15pm Ex Railway Square (departs 17 minutes later @ 7:32pm)

    The timetable adjustments are effective 14 November 2011 and revised timetables are now available online at cdcbus.com.au and via 131500 Transport Info.

    The revised 615/615X Timetable - City - Kellyville via M2 express

    The revised 616/616X Timetable - City - Rouse Hill Town Centre via M2 express

  • Changes to 616/616X bus stop

    14 November, 2011

    Effective 14 November 2011

    The diversion of the Route 616/616X services off Old Windsor Road and into the Norbrik T-way bus stop will cease on Monday 14 November.

    Passenger loading surveys have identified that the current diversion of the Route 616/616X is significantly delaying these City services. The existing Route 617X services travel on a similar route and service intending Norbrik passengers at frequent intervals.

    Customers transferring to Lane Cove and Milsons Point services can change buses at the M2 bus stops.

    The revised 616/616X Timetable - City - Rouse Hill Town Centre via M2 express

    616 change of bus stops

  • Route T64 will travel via Norwest Private Hospital

    14 October, 2011

    From Monday 14 November

    All route T64 services will travel on a new route, stopping at Norwest Private Hospital. The new section of the route will be between Elizabeth Macarthur Drive and Norbrik Drive, providing improved access to the Hospital and shopping centre.

     

    This new route will commence on Monday 14 November 2011, on all T64 services between Parramatta, Bella Vista and Rouse Hill.

     

    The revised T64 Timetable -Tway - Parramatta to Bella Vista and Rouse Hill 

    T64 14NOV11

  • Timetable changes from Monday 24 October

    04 October, 2011

    Updated bus timetables will be introduced on Monday 24 October, to maintain connections with the CityRail timetable adjustments at Pennant Hills and Beecroft stations:

    The revised 625 Timetable - Parramatta to Pennant Hills 

    The revised 626 Timetable - Dural via Cherrybrook to Pennant Hills

    The revised 632 Timetable - Castlewood - Castle Hill to Hornsby 

    The revised 651 Timetable - Castle Hill via West Pennant Hills - Beecroft to Macquarie

    Updated timetables will also be available through:

    ·         using the 131500 Trip Planner (using a date beyond 23 or 24 October)

    ·         searching the 131 500 Timetables (using a date beyond 23 or 24 October

    ·         calling 131500.

  • Route 604 timetable adjustment

    08 August, 2011

    Specific weekday Route 604 services between Parramatta and Castle Hill are being extended to Winston Hills Mall on weekdays.

    This service extension is being applied in response to community feedback and provides additional access to this popular destination.

    The timetable adjustment has maintained the current bus commencement times and includes additional travel time during the trips where required.  Customers are advised to check their timetable for changes to their services.

    These operational adjustments are being applied to the timetables and will commence Monday 8 August 2011.   

    The revised 604 Timetable is effective 8 August and is now available.

  • Normanhurst Students Boarding Restrictions

    12 July, 2011

    Metrobus M60 service due at 3:06pm

    Due to safety concerns, Normanhurst students will no longer be allowed to catch the 3:06pm service to Parramatta from Pennant Hills Road.
  • Cecil Ave, Castle Hill Bus Stop re-opened

    09 June, 2011

    Effective June 2011

    Following completion of the Castle Hill Main Street road works, Hillsbus has resumed use of the bus stop near Cecil Ave.
    Passengers can now board/alight at this stop.

    The temporary stop near Benaara Gardens has been closed.

  • Additional Hillsbus Route 610X Services on Weekday Evenings

    23 May, 2011

    Effective Monday 23 May 2011

    Due to the increasing popularity of Hillsbus services on Weekday evenings, Services levels are being increased to provide passengers additional seating capacity.

    Effective Monday 23 May 2011, Hillsbus will operate three extra Route 610X services to/from the City.  These services will increase the frequency of weekday Route 610 services to every fifteen (15) minutes between 9pm and 10pm.  An additional Route 610X will also operate to the City departing Castle Hill at 8:51pm.

    The revised 610-M61_Timetable is effective 23 May 2011 and is currently available.

  • Metrobus M60 - Parramatta to Hornsby via Castle Hill

    07 March, 2011

    The newest addition to the popular Metrobus network is commencing Monday 7 March.

    Metrobus M60 connects Hornsby, Normanhurst, Thornleigh, Pennant Hills, Cherrybrook, Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills and Parramatta

    It is the twelfth Metrobus route, with 13 to be introduced by mid-2011.

    The new M60 delivers an extra 375 bus services a week, providing an additional 16,000 passenger seats for people travelling between Parramatta and Hornsby.

    Metrobus M60 high frequency service operates 7 days a week, departing every 10 minutes during morning and afternoon peak periods, every 15 minutes during the day, and every 20 minutes on weekends.

    Weekdays
    The first M60 departs Parramatta at 5.30am, and the last M60 departs Parramatta at 8.10pm. The first M60 departs Hornsby at 6.00am, and the last M60 departs Hornsby at 7:55pm.

    Weekends and Public Holidays
    The first M60 service departs from Hornsby at 7.30am then every 20 minutes until the last departures at 7.30pm. The first M60 service departs from Parramatta at 7.28am, then every 20 minutes until the last bus departures at 7.28pm.

    The Metrobus M60 replaces and consolidates the existing route 600 between Parramatta, Baulkham Hills and Castle Hill. Early morning and late evening services between Parramatta and Castle Hill are provided by route 600 (see separate M60/600 timetable for departure times.)

    Each red Metrobus is air-conditioned and they are low-floor buses to allow easy access for wheelchair users, less mobile passengers and parents with prams. The popular Metrobus Network is expanding to 13 routes, providing a total of 8,000 more bus services across Sydney.

    Details of the service are provided in the metrobus M60 brochure.  Operating times are provided in the M60/600 timetable.The Metrobus network delivers frequent and direct services for the people of Sydney. For more information on the Metrobus M60, visit  http://www.131500.com.au/service-changes/transport-news/metrobus-network

  • Hills M2 upgrade project

    01 March, 2011

    Current details of the Hills M2 upgrade project are regularly updated on the project website.

     

  • Metrobus M61 - Castle Hill to City

    20 December, 2010

    New Metrobus services in the Hillsbus area, connecting Castle Hill & the City
    Starting 20 December 2010
     
    Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, M2 Express, Wynyard, Town Hall & Central Station

    Metrobus M61 high frequency service connecting Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, the City. Metrobus services operate 7 days a week, 
    departing every 10 minutes during morning and afternoon peak periods, every 15 minutes during the day, and every 20 minutes on weekends.

    Weekdays
    The first M61 departs Castle Hill at 6am, and the last M61 departs Castle Hill at 6.46pm. The first M61 departs Railway Square at 7:28am, and the last M61 departs Railway Square at 7:55pm.

    Weekends and Public Holidays
    The first M61 departs Castle Hill at 7:30am and then every 20 minutes until 6:30pm. The first M61 departs Railway Square at 8:40am and then every 20 minutes until 7:40pm.  

    Details of the service are provided in the  metrobus M61 brochure.  Operating times are provided in the M61/610 timetable.