SYDNEY GOVERNMENT BUS ROUTES
Brief histories from 1932 to the present of Government bus services in the metropolitan area of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Route histories – Inner Northern Suburbs Routes in the 200-299 range from the 1940s & their predecessors (now part of Contract Regions 7 & 8) Routes 2, 47, 67, 163 in the 1925 route number system Routes 900-902 in the original three-digit route number system and Routes 020, 200-210, 216, 218-275, 284-297, 547 in the standard three-digit (Sydney Region) route number system
A work in progress. Corrections and comments welcome – [email protected] Much of the information in these listings has been derived from City to Suburb – a 50 year journey, by Greg Travers, as well as Greg’s contributions to Fleet Line & Australian Bus magazines, much of which has been well summarised by Trevor Woolley. These sources are gratefully acknowledged. These listings cover regular route services, but exclude special & promotional services.
Numbers for express routes in the Inner Northern Suburbs have three numerals (in the same series as non-express routes) without the alphabetical prefixes “E” or “X” which are used for Government express bus routes elsewhere in Sydney. denotes this route or this version of the route no longer operative.
Suburbs covered by these routes (Suburbs with wharves served by regular ferry services (F) or railway stations (R) in bold) Balmoral Beach East Lindfield Marsfield Northbridge Balmoral Heights East Roseville McMahons Point (F) Northwood Beauty Point East Willoughby Middle Cove Osborne Park Cammeray Epping Milsons Point (F, R) Riverview Castlecrag Georges Heights Mosman (F) Spit Junction Chatswood (R) Gore Hill Naremburn St Leonards (R) Chatswood West Greenwich (F) Neutral Bay (F) The Spit Chowder Bay Kirribilli (F) North Cremorne Waverton (R) Clifton Gardens Lane Cove North Epping Willoughby Cremorne (F) Lane Cove West North Ryde (R) Wollstonecraft (R) Crows Nest Longueville North Sydney (R) Denistone East Macquarie Park (R) North Willoughby
Page 1 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Some routes extend beyond the extent of this area to patronage generators such as Bondi Junction, the City, Gladesville & Drummoyne. + + + + + + + + + Operators’ names (All agencies of the New South Wales Government) 1932-1952 Department of Road Transport & Tramways 1952-1972 Department of Government Transport 1972-1981 Public Transport Commission (Bus Division) 1981-1990 Urban Transit Authority 1990- State Transit Authority
+ + + + + + + + + Part 1: Route numbers in the range 2-249 (Higher numbers listed in Part 2) Unnumbered WILLOUGHBY – NORTHBRIDGE (The Knoll) and Route 2 CITY (Wynyard) – WILLOUGHBY – NORTHBRIDGE (The Knoll) Timeline 28 May 1936: Suspension Bridge (north end) – Northbridge (The Knoll) commenced as a full-time unnumbered route, replacing the outer end of the Wynyard – Northbridge tram service, which was curtailed when the structure of the Suspension Bridge was found to be unsafe. Soon after: Extended from Suspension Bridge (north end) to Willoughby (Frenchs Rd), connecting with Wynyard – Chatswood trams. 4 April 1937: Extended from Willoughby (Frenchs Rd) to North Sydney station & numbered 2. 1 August 1937: Extended from North Sydney station to City (Wynyard), as a result of pressure to provide a through service between Northbridge & the City, as had the previous tram service. First regular bus route to run over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. 10 September 1939: Rerouted via Cammeray [formerly Suspension] Bridge on its re-opening & renumbered 202.
Streets Willoughby – Northbridge (The Knoll) From 1936 From Willoughby (Frenchs Rd at Willoughby Rd) via Frenchs Rd, Alpha Rd, Sailors Bay Rd, Mulgarra Rd, Baroona Rd, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd, Neeworra Rd to Weetaliba Rd (The Knoll, Northbridge). Reverse on return.
North Sydney – Willoughby – Northbridge (The Knoll) From 4 April 1937 From North Sydney (Blue St at station) via Walker St, Pacific Hwy, Willoughby Rd (Crows Nest, Willoughby), Frenchs Rd, Alpha Rd, Sailors Bay Rd, Mulgarra Rd, Baroona Rd, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd, Neeworra Rd to Weetaliba Rd (The Knoll, Northbridge). From Northbridge (The Knoll) (Neeworra Rd at Weetaliba Rd) via reverse route to Pacific Hwy, then Miller St, Blue St to North Sydney station.
City (Wynyard) – Willoughby – Northbridge (The Knoll) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Pacific Hwy, Willoughby Rd (Crows Nest, Willoughby), Frenchs Rd, Alpha Rd, Sailors Bay Rd, Mulgarra Rd, Baroona Rd, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd to The Knoll (Northbridge). From Northbridge (The Knoll) (Sailrs Bay Rd at The Knoll) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St, Wynyard St to Wynyard Park.
Page 2 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Timetable Summary 4 April 1937
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips North Sydney- 20 M-F The Knoll 5.28am North Sydney 12.38am 15* Northbridge (The Sat 5.28am 12.38am 15 Knoll) Sun North Sydney 7.08am 11.48pm 15 A Hols The Knoll 5.28am 12.38am 15 * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus short-working/s after last trip shown.
1 August 1937
Av day s Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Note From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 28 M-F The Knoll 5.28am Wynyard 12.34am 15* Northbridge (The Sat 5.28am 12.34am 15 Knoll) Sun ? ? Hols ? ? * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus short-working/s after last trip shown.
Route 020 MOSMAN WHARF – SPIT JUNCTION (Sundays only) Timeline 4 October 1953: Replaced Mosman Wharf – Cremorne Junction tram service on Sundays (& Public Holidays from 17 April 1954). The leading “0” on this route number followed the practice, commenced in 1948-49, of routes which replaced trams on Sundays, when power was being conserved due to coal shortages. 19 November 1955: 020 (Sundays) & the Mosman Wharf – Cremorne Junction tram service (Mondays to Saturdays) ceased & were due to be replaced by 220 Mosman Wharf – Spit Junction (full time) & supplementary 219, but their start was delayed by an industrial dispute over the operation of one-man buses. Replacement routes 219 & 220 eventually commenced on 6 December 1955.
Streets From 4 October 1953 (based on later timetables for Route 220) From Mosman Wharf via Avenue Rd, Military Rd (Mosman Junction), Gouldsbury St, Myahgah Rd to Military Rd (Spit Junction). From Spit Junction (Myahgah Rd at Military Rd) via Military Rd, Avenue Rd to Mosman Wharf.
Timetable Summary 4 February 1954
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mosman Wharf- 8 M-F Spit Junction Sat Sun Spit Junction 7.12am Mosman Whf 10.25pm 30
Route 47 CHATSWOOD – WILLOUGHBY PARK – CASTLECRAG – WILLOUGHBY (Frenchs Rd) Selected trips extended from Willoughby (Frenchs Rd) to Northbridge (The Knoll) Timeline 1 March 1937: Full time service taken over from Fred Rohrs.
Page 3 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 11 September 1939: Upon re-opening of the Cammeray [formerly Suspension] Bridge: Partly replaced by new 267 McMahons Point – Crows Nest – Cammeray – Northbridge – Chatswood. Service in Willoughby Park area generally replaced by new 207 in adjacent thoroughfare, Eastern Valley Way (renamed from Lyle St). Service between Northbridge Junction (Strathallen Av/Sailors Bay Rd) and Northbridge (The Knoll) generally replaced by 202. Selected trips at school start & finish times ran Willoughby – Northbridge (The Knoll) via Oakville Rd, High St, McClelland St, Fourth Av over some streets served by 47 (when ceased?).
Streets From 1 March 1937 From Chatswood (Orchard Rd at station) via [Help St, Anderson St,] Victoria Av, Archer St, Johnson St, Stanley St, Fry St, Sydney St, Laurel St (Willoughby), Penshurst St, Rosewall St, High St, McClelland St (Willoughby Park), Fourth Av, Edinburgh Rd to The Postern (Castlecrag), then Edinburgh Rd, High St, Mowbray Rd, Willoughby Rd to Frenchs Rd (Willoughby). From Willoughby (Willoughby Rd at Frenchs Rd) via reverse route to Victoria Av, then Orchard Rd to Chatswood station. Trips not via Castlecrag (morning peak hour & late night): Ex Chatswood from Fourth Av via Edinburgh Rd, High St. Reverse on return. Northbridge (The Knoll) extension: From Willoughby (Frenchs Rd) via Frenchs Rd, Alpha Rd, Sailors Bay Rd, Neeworra Rd to Weetaliba Rd (The Knoll, Northbridge). Reverse on return. Alteration From 12 December 1937 (trips from Chatswood terminating at Willoughby (Frenchs Rd)): Ex Chatswood from Willoughby Rd via Julian St, Edward St, Borlaise St. Return via Willoughby Rd.
Timetable Summary 1 March 1937
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Chatswood- Fr Chats M-F Chatswood 7.51amN The Knoll 5.00pmC A Willoughby 19F Chatswood 10.30pmF (Frenchs Rd)† 27N Sat Frenchs Rd 7.46amC 11.30pmF 30 B Sun 1.36amC 10.13pmF 60 D Hols 8.36amC 10.13pmF 60 E * More frequent in peak hours. † Selected trips extended to Northbridge (The Knoll). A – Peak hours, Chatswood-Willoughby (Frenchs Rd)-Northbridge (The Knoll). Day, Chatswood-Willoughby (Frenchs Rd) 60*. Night, Chatswood-Willoughby (Frenchs Rd). Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. B – Plus picture buses Northbridge (The Knoll)-Chatswood. Gap in service. Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. C – To Chatswood. D – Plus short-working/s after last trip shown. E – Gap in service. Plus short-working/s after last trip shown. F – To Willoughby (Frenchs Rd). N – To Northbridge (The Knoll).
12 December 1937 Sunday service extended to mornings.
Page 4 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Route 67 McMAHONS POINT – CROWS NEST – CAMMERAY (Stratford St) McMAHONS POINT – NEUTRAL BAY (Benelong Rd) via Ben Boyd Rd Route 163 CITY (Wynyard) – NEUTRAL BAY – CAMMERAY McMAHONS POINT – NEUTRAL BAY – CAMMERAY Combined Routes 67/163 CITY (Wynyard) – NEUTRAL BAY – CAMMERAY – CROWS NEST – McMAHONS POINT McMAHONS POINT – NEUTRAL BAY – CAMMERAY – CROWS NEST – McMAHONS POINT (bidirectional loop) (Neutral Bay (Benelong Rd) terminus is in current North Cremorne.) Timeline 15 February 1934: Private 67 McMahons Point – Crows Nest taken over from Fred Rohrs & extended from Crows Nest to Cammeray (Stratford St) (full time service, except Sunday morning). Private 163 McMahons Point – Neutral Bay (Military Rd/Ben Boyd Rd), taken over from F Raines, renumbered part of 67 & extended in Neutral Bay from Military Rd/Ben Boyd Rd to Benelong Rd (Monday-Saturday service). McMahons Point – Cammeray (Stratford St) & McMahons Point – Neutral Bay (Benelong Rd) shared route between McMahons Point & North Sydney station. 2 October 1936: McMahons Point – Neutral Bay (Benelong Rd) renumbered from 67 to 163. (?): 163 rerouted via Milsons Point. 31 January 1937: 67 & 163 each extended to meet each other in Cammeray & through-routed on Mondays – Saturdays as a bidirectional loop, McMahons Point – Crows Nest – Cammeray – Neutral Bay – McMahons Point. Sunday & Holiday service ran McMahons Point – Crows Nest (67). 163 ceased to run via Milsons Point. 13 February 1938: 163 altered/extended to run City (Wynyard) – Neutral Bay – Cammeray (full time service). 67 continued to be through-routed with 163 on Mondays-Saturdays as City (Wynyard) – Neutral Bay – Cammeray – Crows Nest – McMahons Point. 10 September 1939 (re-opening date of Cammeray [formerly Suspension] Bridge): 163 City (Wynyard) – Neutral Bay – Cammeray became a separate route & renumbered 263. 67 amalgamated with part of 47, along with connecting route between Cammeray & Castlecrag via Cammeray Bridge, as 267 McMahons Point – Crows Nest – Cammeray – Northbridge – Chatswood.
Streets 67 McMahons Point – Crows Nest – Cammeray (Stratford St) From 15 February 1934 From McMahons Point (wharf) via wharf approach road [later Cliff Av, now Henry Lawson Av], Blues Point Rd, Blue St (North Sydney), Walker St, Mount St, Pacific Hwy, Willoughby Rd (Crows Nest), Ernest St, Alexander St, Chandos St, West St, Amherst St, Miller St, Palmer St, Carter St to Stratford St (Cammeray). Reverse on return. Trips from McMahons Point terminating at Crows Nest: From Pacific Hwy via Shirley Rd to near Pacific Hwy. Return via Shirley Rd, Sinclair St, Bruce St, Pacific Hwy.
McMahons Point – Neutral Bay (Benelong Rd) From 15 February 1934 From McMahons Point (wharf) via wharf approach road [later Cliff Av, now Henry Lawson Av], Blues Point Rd, Blue St (North Sydney), Walker St, Mount St, Alfred St, Eaton St, Montpelier St, Spruson St, Phillips St, Ben Boyd Rd, Grosvenor St, Young St, Grasmere Rd, Benelong Rd, Brightmore St, Benelong Rd to Reynolds St (Neutral Bay).
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163 McMahons Point – Milsons Point – Neutral Bay (Benelong Rd) From 2 October 1936 (likely route) From McMahons Point (wharf) via wharf approach road [later Cliff Av, now Henry Lawson Av], Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St to Milsons Point station (turning movement?), then Alfred St, Pacific Hwy, Walker St (North Sydney), Mount St, Alfred St, Eaton St, Montpelier St, Spruson St, Phillips St, Ben Boyd Rd, Grosvenor St, Young St, Grasmere Rd, Benelong Rd, Brightmore St, Benelong Rd to Reynolds St (Neutral Bay).
McMahons Point – Neutral Bay – Cammeray – Crows Nest – McMahons Point (bidirectional loop) Combined 67/163 (clockwise loop) From McMahons Point (wharf) via wharf approach road [later Cliff Av, now Henry Lawson Av] , Blues Point Rd, Blue St, Walker St, Mount St, Alfred St, Eaton St, Montpelier St, Spruson St, Phillips St (Neutral Bay), Ben Boyd Rd, Yeo St, Wycombe Rd (Neutral Bay Junction), Military Rd, Waters Rd, Reynolds St, Benelong Rd, Brightmore St, Benelong Rd, Grasmere Rd, Young St, Earl St, Grafton St, Lambert St, Cammeray Rd, Carter St (Cammeray), Palmer St, Miller St, Amherst St, West St, Chandos St, Alexander St, Ernest St, Willoughby Rd (Crows Nest), Pacific Hwy, Walker St, Blue St (North Sydney), Blues Point Rd, wharf approach road [later Cliff Av, now Henry Lawson Av] to McMahons Point wharf. Combined 163/67 (anti-clockwise loop) Reverse route.
Combined 67/163 City (Wynyard) – Neutral Bay – Cammeray – Crows Nest – McMahons Point From 13 February 1938 From City (Wynyard) (Wynyard St) via Carrington St, Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Walker St (North Sydney), Mount St, Alfred St, Eaton St, Montpelier St, Spruson St, Phillips St (Neutral Bay), Ben Boyd Rd, Yeo St, Wycombe Rd (Neutral Bay Junction), Military Rd, Waters Rd, Reynolds St, Benelong Rd, Brightmore St, Benelong Rd, Grasmere Rd, Young St, Earl St, Grafton St, Lambert St, Cammeray Rd, Carter St (Cammeray), Palmer St, Miller St, Amherst St, West St, Chandos St, Alexander St, Ernest St, Willoughby Rd (Crows Nest), Pacific Hwy, Walker St, Blue St (North Sydney), Blues Point Rd, wharf approach road [later Cliff Av, now Henry Lawson Av] to McMahons Point wharf.
Timetable Summary 15 February 1934
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips 67: McMahons 18 M-F Cammeray 6.44amM Cammeray 8.14pmM A Point-Cammeray McMahons Pt 11.40pmN (Stratford St) Sat 6.44amM 11.25pmC 30 Sun Crows Nest 1.36pmM 10.55pmN 30 67: McMahons 18 M-F Benelong Rd 7.00am McMahons Pt 8.10pm 30 B Point-Neutral Bay Sat 7.00am 11.40pm 30 (Benelong Rd) Sun A – Day, McMahons Point-Cammeray (Stratford St) 30. Monday-Thursday night, McMahons Point-Crows Nest. Friday night, McMahons Point-Cammeray (Stratford St) (last bus 11.25pm from McMahons Point). B – Extra trips Friday night (last trip 11.40pm from McMahons Point). C – To Cammeray (Stratford St). M – To McMahons Point. N – To Crows Nest.
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31 January 1937
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips 67/163: McMahons Fr McM Pt M-F McMahons Pt 7.28amL McMahons Pt 10.43pmL 30 A Point-Cammeray- 13N Sat 7.28amL 10.43pmL 30 A McMahons Point 47MCr Sun Crows Nest 1.45pmM 9.58pmN 30 (clockwise trips)† Hols 8.15amM 11.28pmN 30 163/67: McMahons 47MCr M-F McMahons Pt 7.13amL 10.13pmL 30 A Point-Cammeray- Sat 7.13amL 10.13pmL 30 A McMahons Pt (anti- Sun clockwise trips) Hols Clockwise & anti-clockwise loops generally ran alternately. † Also 67, McMahons Point-Crows Nest on Sundays & Holidays. A – Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. L – To McMahons Point (complete loop via Cammeray). M – To McMahons Point. MCr – Round trip (complete loop), McMahons Point-Cammeray-McMahons Point. N – To Crows Nest.
4 September 1938
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips 67/163: City Fr McM Pt M-F McMahons Pt 6.55amY McMahons Pt 11.10pmY A (Wynyard)- 5N Sat 6.55amY 11.10pmY B Cammeray- 47Y Sun Cammeray 9.29amY Wynyard 8.59pmC 30 McMahons Point† Hols 6.59amY 12.09amC 30 † Mondays-Saturdays: 67 & 163 through-routed, but known as 163 for timetable purposes. Sundays: 67. A – Peak hours, City (Wynyard)-McMahons Point. Day, McMahons Point-North Sydney 15, McMahons Point-City (Wynyard) 30. Night, McMahons Point-North Sydney & McMahons Point-City (Wynyard) alternately. Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. B – Day, McMahons Point-North Sydney 15, McMahons Point-City (Wynyard) 30. Night, McMahons Point-North Sydney & McMahons Point-City (Wynyard) alternately. Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. C – To Cammeray. N – To North Sydney. Y – To City (Wynyard).
Route 200 CITY (various termini) – CAMMERAY BRIDGE Timeline 22 March 1953: City (Wynyard) – Cammeray Bridge peak hour route supplementary to 202 & 207 given separate number. Shared route at different times between City & various points along Miller St & Eastern Valley Way with other routes in the 200-208 range. 30 June 1958: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Martin Pl, to provide for additional routes being terminated at Wynyard when North Sydney tram routes were replaced by buses. By February 1966: Curtailed to run Cammeray shops – City (Martin Pl). By this time, only 1 morning peak hour trip ran from Cammeray. 4 January 1972: City terminus altered from Martin Pl to Gresham St, due to construction work on the Eastern Suburbs Railway in Martin Pl. 7 October 1975: Ceased. 202-207 continued to provide service.
Page 7 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Streets City (Wynyard) – Cammeray Bridge From 22 March 1953 (based on 26 April 1983 timetable) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge to Cliff Av (north end of bridge). From Cammeray Bridge (Cliff Av, north end of bridge) via Cammeray Bridge, Miller St, Pacific Hwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], York St to Wynyard Park (City).
City (Martin Pl) – Cammeray Bridge From 30 June 1958 (based on February 1966 timetable) From City (Martin Pl) (between Elizabeth & Phillip Sts) via Phillip St, Hunter St, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge to Cliff Av (north end of bridge).` From Cammeray Bridge (Cliff Av, north end of bridge) via Cammeray Bridge, Miller St, Pacific Hwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Cahill Expwy, Macquarie St, Hunter St, Elizabeth St, Martin Pl to Phillip St (City). Alterations Circa 1960: To approach Martin Pl from Cahill Expwy via Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St to Martin Pl. Return via Martin Pl, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy. From 23 September 1963 (morning peak hour trips to City): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St, Martin Pl to Macquarie St (City). From 19 July 1966 (all trips): To approach the City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St. From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy) Ex Cammeray Bridge from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
Cammeray shops – City (Gresham St) From 4 January 1972 (based on January 1973 timetable) From Cammeray shops (Miller St at Amherst St) via Miller St, Pacific Hwy, Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Young St to Farrer Pl (City). Return from Gresham St at Bridge St via Bridge St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
Timetable Summary 26 April 1953
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- M-F Wynyard 7.28am Wynyard 6.37pm Ph Cammeray Bridge Sat 9.32am 12.27pm A Sun A – 6 trips from City (Wynyard), 3 trips from Cammeray Bridge. Ph – Peak hours only (both directions).
February 1966
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Cammeray shops- 18 M-F Cammeray 7.56am Ph City (Martin Pl) Sat Sun Ph – Morning peak hour only (from Cammeray shops).
Page 8 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Route 200 CHATSWOOD – CITY – EDGECLIFF – BONDI JUNCTION (LIMITED STOPS) Timeline 22 November 1993: New daytime weekday limited stop service commenced. 23 June 2002: As a result of 327 ceasing to operate between Edgecliff & Bondi Junction: 200 was made all stops in this section. Edgecliff – Bondi Junction also ran at weekends. 17 July 2006: Weekday off-peak service curtailed to run Edgecliff – Bondi Junction only. 4 October 2015: As a result of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network: Off-peak & weekend service Edgecliff – Bondi Junction replaced by new 328. Route now again runs on weekdays only (mainly peak hours).
Streets From 22 November 1993 From Chatswood (interchange) via Orchard Rd, Help St, Railway St, Victoria Av, Pacific Hwy (St Leonards, Crows Nest), Berry St, Miller St (North Sydney), Pacific Hwy, Arthur St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Cahill Expwy, Macquarie St (City), Prince Albert Rd, College St, Boomerang St, William St, Kings Cross Rd, Bayswater Rd (Kings Cross), New South Head Rd (Rushcutters Bay), Ocean St (Edgecliff), Queen St, Edgecliff Rd, Grosvenor St to Bondi Junction interchange. From Bondi Junction (interchange) via reverse route to New South Head Rd, then Craigend St, William St, Boomerang St, College St, Prince Albert Rd, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Victoria Av, Railway St, Help St, Orchard Rd to Chatswood interchange. Alterations By 25 September 1995: Ex Chatswood from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Macquarie St (City). Reverse on return (except during morning peak hour). By 25 September 1995 (morning peak hour): Ex Bondi Junction from Macquarie St (City) via Bridge St, George St, Grosvenor St, Lang St, Jamison St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. By 25 September 1995: Ex Chatswood from William St via Darlinghurst Rd, Bayswater Rd (Kings Cross), Ward Av, Kings Cross Rd. By 25 September 1995: Ex Bondi Junction from Craigend St via Ward Av, Bayswater Rd (Kings Cross), Darlinghurst Rd, William St. By December 1997: To approach Bondi Junction from Ocean St via Oxford St, Newland St. Reverse on return. By December 1997: Ex Chatswood from Bridge St via Loftus St, Bent St, Macquarie St. Reverse on return. By March 1999: Ex Chatswood from Price Albert Rd via College St, William St. Reverse on return. By 23 June 2002: To approach Chatswood from Pacific Hwy via Brown St, Railway St to Chatswood station. Return via Victoria Av, Pacific Hwy. By 23 June 2002: Ex Chatswood from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Cahill Expwy, Macquarie St. Reverse on return. From 23 June 2002: To approach Bondi Junction from Ocean St via Queen St, Edgecliff Rd, Newland St. Reverse on return.
Timetable Summary 22 November 1993
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Chatswood-City- 45 M-F Bondi Jun 6.30am Chatswood 6.10pm 30* Bondi Junction Sat Sun * More frequent in peak hours.
Page 9 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 23 June 2002
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Chatswood-City- Fr B Jun M-F Bondi Jun 6.30amC Chatswood 6.10pmB 30* Bondi Junction 9E Sat 7.00amE Edgecliff 7.16pmB 60 47C Sun 9.00amE 5.16pmB 60 * More frequent in peak hours. B – To Bondi Junction. C – To Chatswood. E – To Edgecliff.
17 July 2006
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Chatswood-City- Fr B Jun M-F Bondi Jun 6.20amC Chatswood 7.10pmB A Bondi Junction 9E Sat 7.00amE Edgecliff 7.16pmB 60 46C Sun 9.00amE 5.16pmB 60 A – Peak hours, Chatswood-Bondi Junction. Off-peak, Edgecliff-Bondi Junction 60. B – To Bondi Junction. C – To Chatswood. E – To Edgecliff.
4 October 2015
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Chatswood-City- 46 M-F Bondi Jun 6.20am Chatswood 7.10pm Ph Bondi Junction Sat Sun Ph – Peak hours only (both directions).
Route 201 CITY (various termini) – NORTHBRIDGE JUNCTION Morning trips extended to start from Castlecrag shops (1980s) Timeline 22 March 1953: City (Wynyard) – Northbridge Junction peak hour route, supplementary to 202 & 207, given separate number. Shared route at different times between City & various points along Miller St & Eastern Valley Way with other routes in the 200-208 range. 30 June 1958: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Martin Pl, to provide for additional routes being terminated at Wynyard when North Sydney tram routes were replaced by buses. 19 June 1968: Selected peak hour trips rerouted via Warringah Fwy. 4 January 1972: City terminus altered from Martin Pl to Gresham St, due to construction work on the Eastern Suburbs Railway in Martin Pl. By September 1980: Morning peak hour trips extended to start from Castlecrag shops. 11 October 1985: Ceased. 202-207 continued to provide all service.
Streets City (Wynyard) – Northbridge Junction From 22 March 1953 (based on 26 April 1983 timetable) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av to Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge Junction) From Northbridge Junction (Strathallen Av/Sailors Bay Rd) via reverse route to Pacific Hwy, then Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], York St to Wynyard Park (City).
Page 10 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 City (Martin Pl) – Northbridge Junction From 30 June 1958 (based on February 1966 timetable) From City (Martin Pl) (between Elizabeth & Phillip Sts) via Phillip St, Hunter St, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd, Mulgarra St (Northbridge). From Northbridge (Mulgarra St) via reverse route to Pacific Hwy, then Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Cahill Expwy, Macquarie St, Hunter St, Elizabeth St, Martin Pl to Phillip St (City). Alterations Circa 1960: To approach Martin Pl from Cahill Expwy via Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St to Martin Pl. Return via Martin Pl, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy. From 23 September 1963 (morning peak hour trips to City): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St, Martin Pl to Macquarie St (City). From 19 July 1966 (all trips): To approach the City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St. From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy): Ex Northbridge Junction from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy) (via Warringah Fwy trips): Ex City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Warringah Fwy, Miller St (Cammeray). Reverse on return.
City (Gresham St) – Northbridge Junction Alteration From 4 January 1972 (based on January 1973 timetable): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Young St to Farrer Pl (City). Return from Gresham St at Bridge St via Bridge St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
Castlecrag shops – City (Gresham St) Alteration By September 1980: Extended to start from Castlecrag shops (Eastern Valley Way/Edinburgh Rd), then Eastern Valley Way, Sailors Bay Rd.
Timetable Summary
26 April 1953
Av day s Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Note From Time From Time of trips City (Martin Pl)- 18 M-F N’thbridge Jun 6.02am N’thbridge Jun 3.56pm Ph Northbridge Sat 8.41am 11.39am A Junction Sun 1.30pm 2.10pm B Ph – Peak hours only (from Northbridge Junction). A – 7 trips from Northbridge Junction, 3 trips from City (Wynyard). B – 3 trips from Northbridge Junction.
February 1966
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 22 M-F N’thbridge Jun 7.55am Martin Pl 5.06pm Ph Northbridge Sat Junction Sun Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Northbridge Junction, afternoon from City (Martin Pl)).
Page 11 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1
September 1980
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Gresham St)- 25 M-F Castlecrag 8.11amG Gresham St 4.35pmN Ph Castlecrag shops Sat Sun G – To City (Gresham St). N – To Northbridge Junction. Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Castlecrag shops, afternoon from City (Gresham St) to Northbridge Junction).
Route 201 CITY (various termini) – CAMMERAY (Benelong Rd loop) via Warringah Fwy (Although most of the catchment area for this route is in Cammeray, the Primrose Park & Benelong Rd loop termini are in North Cremorne.) Timeline 4 February 2002: City (Wynyard) – Cammeray (Primrose Park) peak hour route commenced. Shares part of route in Cammeray with 263, but 201 gives a shorter trip between the City & that part of the route, by running via Warringah Fwy, rather than via Neutral Bay. 29 April 2002: Extended in Cammeray from Primrose Park to Benelong Rd loop. 4 October 2015: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Bridge St as a result of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network.
Streets City (Wynyard) – Cammeray (Primrose Park) From 4 February 2002 From City (Wynyard) (York St at Wynyard Park) via Erskine St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Warringah Fwy, Miller St (Cammeray), Amherst St, Bellevue St, Carter St, Cammeray Rd, Grafton St to Young St (Primrose Park, Cammeray). From Cammeray (Primrose Park) (Grafton St at Young St) via Grafton St, Cammeray Rd, Carter St, Palmer St, Miller St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], York St to Wynyard Park (City).
City (Wynyard) – Cammeray (Benelong Rd loop) Alteration From 29 April 2002: Extended from Grafton St/Young St via Young St, Grasmere Rd, Benelong Rd, Brightmore St, Benelong Rd (anti-clockwise loop) to Brightmore St. Return from Benelong Rd at Brightmore St via Benelong Rd, Grasmere Rd, Young St.
City (Bridge St) – Cammeray (Benelong Rd loop) Alteration From 4 October 2015 (commencement date of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Cahill Expwy, Bridge St to Gresham St. Return from Loftus St at Bridge St via Bridge St, George St, Grosvenor St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
Timetable Summary 4 February 2002
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 13 M-F Primrose Pk 7.10am Wynyard 6.40pm Ph Cammeray Sat (Primrose Park) Sun Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Cammeray (Primrose Park), afternoon from City (Wynyard)).
Page 12 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Route 202 CITY (various termini) – NORTHBRIDGE (various termini) (some trips EXPRESS) Sunday trips North Sydney – Cammeray (Alan St) (1952-57) Timeline 10 September 1939: Upon re-opening of the Cammeray [formerly Suspension] Bridge: Full time service, City (Wynyard) – Northbridge (The Knoll), rerouted over newly re-opened Cammeray Bridge & renumbered from 2. 202 & 207 together replaced Wynyard – Suspension Bridge tram service. The tram service, Wynyard – Vale St, Cammeray (destination sign “Suspension Bridge”) was, however, reinstated from 30 June 1941 to 11 January 1948. Tram service & 202 (& 207 until 12 October 1942) shared route between City (Wynyard) & Cammeray (Vale St) until 5 May 1946, when 207 was re-extended from Cammeray (Vale St) to City (Wynyard). Route between Cammeray (Vale St) & City (Wynyard) then shared by 202, 207 & tram service until 11 January 1948, when tram service ceased. Later shared route at different times between City & various points as far as Northbridge Junction with other routes in the 200-208 range. 10 August 1952: North Sydney – Cammeray (Alan St) (Sundays only) renumbered from 265. 22 March 1953: 202 retained for trips over full route, City (Wynyard) – Northbridge (The Knoll), but peak hour supplementary routes renumbered: 200 City (Wynyard) – Cammeray Bridge 201 City (Wynyard) – Northbridge Junction. 26 April 1953: Extended in Northbridge from The Knoll to Clive Park. 1 December 1957: North Sydney – Cammeray (Alan St) (Sundays only) renumbered back to 265. 30 June 1958: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Martin Pl, to provide for additional routes being terminated at Wynyard when North Sydney tram routes were replaced by buses. 19 June 1968: Selected peak hour trips rerouted via Warringah Fwy. 4 January 1972: City terminus altered from Martin Pl to Gresham St, due to construction work on the Eastern Suburbs Railway in Martin Pl. 1 October 1972: Selected (later all) trips at night extended in City from Gresham St to Park St. 7 October 1975: Night, Saturday afternoon & Sunday services replaced by 208 (combined 202/207), but only as far as Northbridge (Bonds Corner). 26 April 1983: Early morning Saturday service also replaced by 208 (combined 202/207). 11 September 1988: City terminus altered from Gresham St to Wynyard. Night extension in City from Gresham St to Park St ceased. 20 November 1994: Saturday afternoon service on 208 (combined 202/207) replaced by trips on individual routes 202 & 207. 1 February 2004: Peak hour express trips via Warringah Fwy renumbered 204. 208 (combined 202/207) extended in Northbridge from Bonds Corner to Clive Park. 21 May 2006: Daytime Sunday service on 208 (combined 202/207) replaced by trips on individual routes 202 & 207. 4 October 2015: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Bridge St as a result of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network. 5 September 2016: Peak hour service curtailed to run North Sydney – Northbridge (Clive Park), but continued to run City (Bridge St) – Northbridge (Clive Park) at other times. 204 express trips continued to provide a service to the City in peak hours.
Streets City (Wynyard) – Northbridge (The Knoll) From 10 September 1939 (Source: Gregory’s street directory of circa 1946) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd, Neeworra Rd to Weetaliba Rd (The Knoll, Northbridge). From Northbridge (The Knoll) (Neeworra Rd at Weetaliba Rd) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City).
Page 13 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 City (Wynyard) – Northbridge (Clive Park) Alteration From 26 April 1953: Extended in Northbridge from Neeworra Rd/Sailors Bay Rd via Sailors Bay Rd to Clive Park. Reverse on return.
City (Martin Pl) – Northbridge (Clive Park) From 30 June 1958 From City (Martin Pl) (between Elizabeth & Phillip Sts) via Phillip St, Hunter St, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd to Clive Park (Northbridge). From Northbridge (Sailors Bay Rd at Clive Park) via reverse route to Miller St, then Pacific Hwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Cahill Expwy, Macquarie St, Hunter St, Elizabeth St, Martin Pl to Phillip St (City). Alterations Circa 1960: To approach Martin Pl from Cahill Expwy via Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St to Martin Pl. Return via Martin Pl, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy. From 23 September 1963 (morning peak hour trips to City): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St, Martin Pl to Macquarie St (City). From 19 July 1966 (all trips): To approach the City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St. From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy): Ex Northbridge (Clive Park) from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy) (via Warringah Fwy trips): Ex City (Martin Pl) from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Warringah Fwy, Miller St (Cammeray). Reverse on return.
City (Gresham St) – Northbridge (Clive Park) Alteration From 4 January 1972 (based on January 1973 timetable): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Young St to Farrer Pl (City). Return from Gresham St at Bridge St via Bridge St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
City (Gresham St) – Northbridge (Clive Park) (evening trips extended to City (Park St)) Alterations From 1 October 1972 (commenced): Ex Northbridge from Bridge St via Pitt St, Park St to Pitt St (City). Return via Castlereagh St, Bligh St, Bent St, Gresham St. By October 1985: Ex Northbridge (Clive Park) from Pacific Hwy via Arthur St, Mount St. From 8 February 1987 (opening date of Pitt St Mall): Ex Northbridge (Clive Park) from George St via Bathurst St to Pitt St (City). Return via Pitt St, Park St, George St, Bridge St, Pitt St, Spring St, Gresham St.
City (Wynyard) – Northbridge (Clive Park) Alterations From 11 September 1988: To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via York St to Wynyard Park. Return from Carrington St via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. By 30 August 1992: From City (Wynyard) via Erskine St, Clarence St. Unaltered on return.
City (Bridge St) – Northbridge (Clive Park) Alterations From 4 October 2015 (commencement date of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Cahill Expwy, Bridge St to Gresham St. Return from Loftus St at Bridge St via Bridge St, George St, Grosvenor St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. (Morning peak hour trips): From City (Bridge St) via Bridge St, George St, Grosvenor St, Lang St, Jamison St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. Unaltered on trips to City.
Page 14 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 North Sydney (station) – Cammeray (Alan St) From 10 August 1952 (based on 26 April 1953 timetable) From North Sydney (Blue St at station) via Miller St, Palmer St, Carter St, Cammeray Rd to Alan St (Cammeray). From Cammeray (Cammeray Rd at Alan St) via reverse route to Miller St, then Pacific Hwy, Blue St to North Sydney station.
Timetable Summary 26 April 1953
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 28 M-F Clive Pk 5.07am Wynyard 11.55pm 30* A Northbridge (Clive Sat 5.14am 11.54pm AM 15 Park) PM 30 Sun 6.25am 11.15pm AM 30 PM 20 North Sydney 13 M-F (station)-Cammeray Sat (Alan St) Sun Alan St 8.47am Nth Sydney stn 11.02am 3 trips * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus short-working (combined 202/207) as far as Northbridge (Bonds Corner) after last trip shown.
February 1966
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Martin Pl)- 28 M-F Clive Pk 5.08am Martin Pl 11.45pm 30* Northbridge (Clive Sat 5.20am 11.50pm 30 Park) Sun 6.46am 11.15pm 30 * More frequent in peak hours.
January 1973
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Gresham St)- 29 M-F Clive Pk 5.08am Gresham St 11.25pm 30* A Northbridge (Clive Sat 6.18am 11.25pm 30 A Park)† Sun 6.51am 10.32pm 40 A * More frequent in peak hours. † Night trips extended to City (Park St). A – Selected night trips extended to City (Park St).
Page 15 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 September 1980 See also 208
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Gresham St)- Fr Gresh M-F Clive Pk 5.08amG Gresham St 7.51pmC 30* A Northbridge (Clive St Park St 11.45pmB 26B Park)† Sat 6.18amG Gresham St 1.46pmC 30 D 28C Park St 11.45pmB Sun Bonds Cnr 6.56amG 11.07pmB 60 E * More frequent in peak hours. † Night trips extended to City (Park St). A – Includes 208 (combined 202/207), extended to City (Park St), at night. B – To Northbridge (Bonds Corner) (208). C – To Northbridge (Clive Park) (202). D – Includes 208 (combined 202/207) in early morning, afternoon & at night. Extended to City (Park St) at night. E – All 208 (combined 202/207). Extended to City (Park St) at night. G – To City (Gresham St).
20 November 1994 See also 208
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- Fr Wyn M-F Clive Pk 6.07amY Wynyard 7.57pmC 30* A Northbridge (Clive 24B 12.12amB Park) 28C Sat Bonds Cnr 5.59amY 5.08pmC 30 D Clive Park 8.16amY 12.12amB Sun Bonds Cnr 7.02amY 11.52pmB 30 E * More frequent in peak hours. A – Includes 208 (combined 202/207) at night. B – To Northbridge (Bonds Corner) (208). C – To Northbridge (Clive Park) (202). D – Includes 208 (combined 202/207) in early morning & at night. E – All 208 (combined 202/207). Y – To City (Wynyard).
21 May 2006 See also 208
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 27 M-F Clive Pk 5.13am Wynyard 12.16am 30* A Northbridge (Clive Sat 5.58am 12.16am 30 A Park) Sun 6.59am 11.00pm 60 A * More frequent in peak hours. A – Includes 208 (combined 202/207) in early morning & at night.
Route 203 CITY (various termini) – CASTLECRAG MILSONS POINT – CASTLECRAG Timeline 27 February 1950: City (Wynyard) – Castlecrag, mainly peak hour service commenced. Shared route at different times between City & various points along Miller St & Eastern Valley Way with other routes in the 200-208 range. 30 June 1958: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Martin Pl, to provide for additional routes being terminated at Wynyard when North Sydney tram routes were replaced by buses.
Page 16 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 4 January 1972: City terminus altered from Martin Pl to Gresham St, due to construction work on the Eastern Suburbs Railway in Martin Pl. 11 September 1988: City terminus altered from Gresham St to Wynyard. 4 October 2015: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Bridge St as a result of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network. 5 September 2016: Curtailed to run: From Castlecrag to North Sydney From Milsons Point to Castlecrag.
Streets City (Wynyard) – Castlecrag From 27 February 1950 (based on later timetables) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way, Edinburgh Rd to Sunnyside Cr (Castlecrag). From Castlecrag (Edinburgh Rd at Sunnyside Cr) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City). Alteration From 26 April 1953: Extended in Castlecrag from Edinburgh Rd/Sunnyside Cr via Edinburgh Rd to Linden Way. Reverse on return.
City (Martin Pl) – Castlecrag From 30 June 1958 From City (Martin Pl) (between Elizabeth & Phillip Sts) via Phillip St, Hunter St, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way, Edinburgh Rd to Linden Way (Castlecrag). From Castlecrag (Edinburgh Rd at Linden Way) via reverse route to Miller St, then Pacific Hwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Cahill Expwy, Macquarie St, Hunter St, Elizabeth St, Martin Pl to Phillip St (City). Alterations Circa 1960: To approach Martin Pl from Cahill Expwy via Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St to Martin Pl. Return via Martin Pl, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy. From 23 September 1963 (morning peak hour trips to City): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St, Martin Pl to Macquarie St (City). From 19 July 1966 (all trips): To approach the City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St. By 18 June 1968: Ex Castlecrag from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
City (Gresham St) – Castlecrag Alterations From 4 January 1972 (based on January 1973 timetable): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Young St to Farrer Pl (City). Return from Gresham St at Bridge St via Bridge St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. By October 1985: Ex Castlecrag from Pacific Hwy via Arthur St, Mount St.
City (Wynyard) – Castlecrag Alteration From 11 September 1988: To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via York St to Wynyard Park. Return from Carrington St via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
City (Bridge St) – Castlecrag Alteration From 4 October 2015 (as a result of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Cahill Expwy, Bridge St to Gresham St. Return from Loftus St at Bridge St via Bridge St, George St, Grosvenor St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
Page 17 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 North Sydney or Milsons Point – Castlecrag From 5 September 2016 From Milsons Point (Alfred St) via Alfred St, Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way, Edinburgh Rd to Linden Way (Castlecrag). From Castlecrag (Edinburgh Rd at Linden Way) via reverse route to Cammeray Bridge, then Miller St to Victoria Cross (North Sydney).
Timetable Summary 26 April 1953
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip
Destinations Day freq/No otes
trip time N From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 29 M-F Castlecrag 7.26am Wynyard 6.12pm 9 trips Castlecrag Sat Sun 4.38pm A A – 1 trip from Castlecrag.
February 1966
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Martin Pl)- 29 M-F Castlecrag 7.29am Martin Pl 6.15pm A Castlecrag Sat Sun A – 11 trips from Castlecrag, 12 trips from City (Martin Pl).
5 September 2016
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips North Sydney/ 16CN M-F Castlecrag 6.12amN Milsons Pt 6.31pmC A Milsons Point- 25MC Sat Castlecrag Sun A – 13 trips from Castlecrag, 11 trips from Milsons Point. C – To Castlecrag. CN – From Castlecrag to North Sydney. MC – From Milsons Point to Castlecrag. N – To North Sydney.
Route 204 CITY (various termini) – NORTHBRIDGE (Bonds Corner) via Kameruka Rd (Bonds Corner is located at corner of Sailors Bay Rd & Kameruka Rd.) Timeline 14 April 1958: Infrequent weekday service renumbered from 208. City terminus at Wynyard. 208 also provided a service along Kameruka Rd from 7 October 1975 at night (later also early mornings), on Saturday afternoons (until 20 November 1994) & on Sundays (until 21 May 2006). Shared route at different times between City & various points along Miller St & Eastern Valley Way with other routes in the 200-208 range. 30 June 1958: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Martin Pl, to provide for additional routes being terminated at Wynyard when North Sydney tram routes were replaced by buses. 4 January 1972: City terminus altered from Martin Pl to Gresham St, due to construction work on the Eastern Suburbs Railway in Martin Pl. 11 September 1988: City terminus altered from Gresham St to Wynyard. By June 1998 (but after November 1995): Ceased. 208 continued to provide service along Kameruka Rd at night & weekends until 1 February 2004.
Page 18 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Streets City (Wynyard) – Northbridge (Bonds Corner) From 14 April 1958 (based on later timetables) From City (Wynyard) (York St at Wynyard Park) via Erskine St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way, Tenilba Rd, Kameruka Rd to Sailors Bay Rd (Bonds Corner, Northbridge). From Northbridge (Bonds Corner) (Kameruka Rd/Sailors Bay Rd) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City).
City (Martin Pl) – Northbridge (Bonds Corner) From 30 June 1958 From City (Martin Pl) (between Elizabeth & Phillip Sts) via Phillip St, Hunter St, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd, Eastern Valley Way, Tenilba Rd, Kameruka Rd to Sailors Bay Rd (Bonds Corner, Northbridge). From Northbridge (Bonds Corner) (Kameruka Rd/Sailors Bay Rd) via reverse route to Miller St, then Pacific Hwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Cahill Expwy, Macquarie St, Hunter St, Elizabeth St, Martin Pl to Phillip St (City). Alterations Circa 1960: To approach Martin Pl from Cahill Expwy via Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St to Martin Pl. Return via Martin Pl, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy. From 23 September 1963 (morning peak hour trips to City): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St, Martin Pl to Macquarie St (City). From 19 July 1966 (all trips): To approach the City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St. By 18 June 1968: Ex Northbridge (Bonds Corner) from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
City (Gresham St) – Northbridge (Bonds Corner) Alterations From 4 January 1972 (based on January 1973 timetable): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Young St to Farrer Pl (City). Return from Gresham St via Bridge St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. By October 1985: Ex Northbridge (Bonds Corner) from Pacific Hwy via Arthur St, Mount St.
City (Wynyard) – Northbridge (Bonds Corner) From 11 September 1988 Altered: To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via York St to Wynyard Park. Return from Carrington St via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
Timetable Summary February 1966
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Martin Pl)- 28 M-F Bonds Corner 9.57am Martin Pl 5.14pm A Northbridge (Bonds Sat Corner) Sun A – 3 trips from Northbridge (Bonds Corner), 4 trips from City (Martin Pl).
Page 19 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Route 204 CITY (various termini) – NORTHBRIDGE (Clive Park) via Warringah Fwy (EXPRESS) Timeline 1 February 2004: City (Wynyard) – Northbridge (Clive Park) peak hour express via Warringah Fwy renumbered from 202. Shared route at different times between City & various points along Miller St with other routes in the 200-208 range. 4 October 2015: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Bridge St as a result of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network.
Streets City (Wynyard) – Northbridge (Clive Park) From 1 February 2004 From City (Wynyard) (York St at Wynyard Park) via Erskine St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Warringah Fwy, Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd to Clive Park (Northbridge). From Northbridge (Clive Park) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City).
City (Bridge St) – Northbridge (Clive Park) Alteration From 4 October 2015 (commencement date of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Cahill Expwy, Bridge St to Gresham St. Return from Loftus St at Bridge St via Bridge St, George St, Grosvenor St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
Timetable Summary 1 February 2004 See also 202
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 18 M-F Northbridge 7.21am Wynyard 6.32pm Ph Northbridge (Clive Sat Park) Sun Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Northbridge, afternoon from City (Wynyard)). Plus short-working/s before first trip shown.
Route 205 CITY (various termini) – EAST WILLOUGHBY (some trips EXPRESS) Timeline 22 March 1953: City (Wynyard) – East Willoughby short-workings of 207 given separate number. Ran mainly in weekday peak & off-peak periods. By January 1973 reduced to a peak hour & infrequent Saturday service. Shared route at different times between City & various points along Miller St & Eastern Valley Way with other routes in the 200-208 range. 30 June 1958: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Martin Pl, to provide for additional routes being terminated at Wynyard when North Sydney tram routes were replaced by buses. 19 June 1968: Selected peak hour trips rerouted via Warringah Fwy. 4 January 1972: City terminus altered from Martin Pl to Gresham St, due to construction work on the Eastern Suburbs Railway in Martin Pl. 11 September 1988: City terminus altered from Gresham St to Wynyard. 1 February 2004: Non-freeway trips renumbered part of 207. Express trips via Warringah Fwy continued as 205. 4 October 2015: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Bridge St as a result of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network.
Page 20 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Streets City (Wynyard) – East Willoughby From 22 March 1953 (based on 26 April 1983 timetable) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way, McClelland St to Warrane Rd (East Willoughby), From East Willoughby (McClelland St at Warrane Rd) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City).
City (Martin Pl) – East Willoughby From 30 June 1958 From City (Martin Pl) (between Elizabeth & Phillip Sts) via Phillip St, Hunter St, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way, McClelland St to Warrane Rd (East Willoughby). From East Willoughby (McClelland St at Warrane Rd) via reverse route to Miller St, then Pacific Hwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Cahill Expwy, Macquarie St, Hunter St, Elizabeth St, Martin Pl to Phillip St (City). Alterations Circa 1960: To approach Martin Pl from Cahill Expwy via Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St to Martin Pl. Return via Martin Pl, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy. From 23 September 1963 (morning peak hour trips to City): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St, Martin Pl to Macquarie St (City). From 19 July 1966 (all trips): To approach the City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St. From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy): Ex East Willoughby from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy) (via Warringah Fwy trips): Ex City (Martin Pl) from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Warringah Fwy, Miller St (Cammeray). Reverse on return.
City (Gresham St) – East Willoughby Alterations From 4 January 1972 (based on January 1973 timetable): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Young St to Farrer Pl (City). Return from Gresham St at Bridge St via Bridge St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. By March 1972: Extended in East Willoughby from McClelland St/Warrane Rd via McClelland St, First Av, Stan St to Willoughby Depot. Reverse on return. By October 1985: Ex East Willoughby from Pacific Hwy via Arthur St, Mount St.
City (Wynyard) – East Willoughby Alteration From 11 September 1988: To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via York St to Wynyard Park. Return from Carrington St via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
City (Wynyard) – East Willoughby via Warringah Fwy From 1 February 2004 From City (Wynyard) (York St at Wynyard Park) via Erskine St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Warringah Fwy, Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way, McClelland St, First Av, Stan St to Willoughby Depot (East Willoughby). From East Willoughby (Stan St at Willoughby Depot) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City).
City (Bridge St) – East Willoughby via Warringah Fwy Alteration From 4 October 2015 (commencement date of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Cahill Expwy, Bridge St to Gresham St. Return from Loftus St at Bridge St via Bridge St, George St, Grosvenor St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
Page 21 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Timetable Summary 26 April 1953
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 25 M-F E Willoughby 6.31am Wynyard 11.05pm 30* East Willoughby Sat 8.25am 11.07pm A Sun 12.54pm B A – 8 trips from East Willoughby, 10 trips from City (Wynyard). B – 1 trip from East Willoughby only.
February 1966
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Martin Pl)- 30 M-F E Willoughby 5.56am Martin Pl 5.48pm 30 East Willoughby Sat 11.29am 4.54pm A Sun 6.29am E Willoughby 7.29am B A – 2 trips from East Willoughby, 1 trip from City (Martin Pl). B – 2 trips from East Willoughby only.
26 April 1983
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Gresham St)- 30 M-F E Willoughby 7.35am GreshamSt 5.45pm Ph East Willoughby Sat Sun Ph – Mainly peak hours (11 trips from East Willoughby, 17 trips from City (Gresham St)).
1 February 2004
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 19 M-F E Willoughby 6.59am Wynyard 7.20pm Ph East Willoughby† Sat Sun † Via Warringah Fwy. Ph – Peak hours only (morning from East Willoughby, afternoon from City (Wynyard)).
Route 206 CITY (various termini) – EAST ROSEVILLE Timeline 22 March 1953: City (Wynyard) – East Roseville peak hour route supplementary to 207 given separate number. Shared route at different times between City & various points along Miller St & Eastern Valley Way with other routes in the 200-208 range. 30 June 1958: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Martin Pl, to provide for additional routes being terminated at Wynyard when North Sydney tram routes were replaced by buses. 19 June 1968: Selected peak hour trips rerouted via Warringah Fwy. 4 January 1972: City terminus altered from Martin Pl to Gresham St, due to construction work on the Eastern Suburbs Railway in Martin Pl. 11 September 1988: City terminus altered from Gresham St to Wynyard. 30 August 1992: Renumbered part of 207.
Page 22 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Streets City (Wynyard) – East Roseville From 22 March 1953 (based on 26 April 1983 timetable) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way (East Willoughby), Clive St, Babbage Rd to Addison Av (East Roseville). From East Roseville (Babbage Rd/Addison Av) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City).
City (Martin Pl) – East Roseville From 30 June 1958 From City (Martin Pl) (between Elizabeth & Phillip Sts) via Phillip St, Hunter St, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way (East Willoughby), Clive St, Babbage Rd to Addison Av (East Roseville). From East Roseville (Addison Av/Babbage Rd) via reverse route to Miller St, then Pacific Hwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Cahill Expwy, Macquarie St, Hunter St, Elizabeth St, Martin Pl to Phillip St (City). Alterations Circa 1960: To approach Martin Pl from Cahill Expwy via Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St to Martin Pl. Return via Martin Pl, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy. From 23 September 1963 (morning peak hour trips to City): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St, Martin Pl to Macquarie St (City). From 19 July 1966 (all trips): To approach the City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St. Before 1964: To approach East Roseville from Babbage Rd via Duntroon Av, Moore St, Addison Av to Babbage Rd. Return via Babbage Rd. From 7 December 1964: To approach East Roseville from Babbage Rd via Park Av, Moore St, Addison Av to Babbage Rd. Unaltered on return. From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy): Ex East Roseville from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy) (via Warringah Fwy trips): Ex City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Warringah Fwy, Miller St (Cammeray). Reverse on return.
City (Gresham St) – East Roseville Alterations From 4 January 1972 (based on January 1973 timetable): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Young St to Farrer Pl (City). Return from Gresham St at Bridge St via Bridge St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. By October 1985: Ex East Roseville from Pacific Hwy via Arthur St, Mount St.
City (Wynyard) – East Roseville Alteration From 11 September 1988: To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via York St to Wynyard Park. Return from Carrington St via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
Timetable Summary 6 April 1953
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 31 M-F East Roseville 5.43am East Roseville 7.21pm A East Roseville Sat 5.43am 12.02pm B Sun A – 15 trips from East Roseville, 7 trips from City (Wynyard). B – 2 trips from East Roseville, 1 trip from City (Wynyard).
Page 23 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1
February 1966
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Martin Pl)- 30 M-F East Roseville 5.40am Martin Pl 6.38pm A East Roseville Sat 5.49am 12.15pm B Sun A – 7 trips from East Roseville, 9 trips from City (Martin Pl). B – 6 trips from East Roseville, 9 trips from City (Martin Pl).
September 1980
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Gresham St)- 30 M-F East Roseville 5.40am Gresham St 6.04pm Ph East Roseville Sat 5.49am A Sun Ph – Peak hours only (both directions). A – 1 trip from East Roseville.
Route 206 CITY (various termini) – EAST LINDFIELD via Warringah Fwy to Cammeray (EXPRESS) Selected trips extended from East Lindfield to Lindfield Garden Village Timeline 1 February 2004: As part of rearrangement & renumbering of 207 peak hour express trips via Warringah Fwy, trips running express between City & Cammeray renumbered 206. Shared route at different times between City & various points along Miller St & Eastern Valley Way with other routes in the 200-208 range. 20 October 2013: Extra trips provided on 206 as replacement for ceased 210. 4 October 2015: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Bridge St as a result of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network.
Streets City (Wynyard) – East Lindfield (selected trips extended to Lindfield Garden Village) From 1 February 2004 From City (Wynyard) (York St at Wynyard Park) via Erskine St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Warringah Fwy, Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way (East Willoughby), Clive St, Babbage Rd (East Roseville), Addison Av, Archbold Rd, Owen St, Sydney Rd, Tryon Rd, Melbourne Rd, Wellington Rd, Crana Av to East Lindfield shops. From East Lindfield (Crana Av at shops) via Allambie Av, Adelaide Av, Sydney Rd, Owen St, Archbold Rd, Earl St, Moore St, Addison Av, then reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City). Lindfield Garden Village extension: From Wellington Rd/Crana Av via Wellington Rd, Ulmarra Pl to Lindfield Garden Village.
City (Bridge St) – East Lindfield (selected trips extended to Lindfield Garden Village) Alteration From 4 October 2015 (commencement date of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Cahill Expwy, Bridge St to Gresham St. Return from Loftus St at Bridge St via Bridge St, George St, Grosvenor St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
Page 24 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Timetable Summary 1 February 2004
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 26 M-F East Lindfield 7.09am Wynyard 6.37pm Ph East Lindfield† Sat Sun † Selected trips extended to Lindfield Garden Village. Ph – Peak hours only (morning from East Lindfield, afternoon from City (Wynyard) including trips extended to Lindfield Garden Village).
Route 207 CITY (various termini) – EAST LINDFIELD – LINDFIELD GARDEN VILLAGE (some trips EXPRESS) Peak hour trips Milsons Point – East Lindfield Timeline 10 September 1939: Upon re-opening of the Cammeray [formerly Suspension] Bridge and following construction of Eastern Valley Way (new road) between Northbridge & East Roseville: Full time service, City (Wynyard) – East Lindfield, commenced. Shared route with 202 between City & Northbridge Junction, together replacing Wynyard – Suspension Bridge tram service. The tram service was, however, reinstated from 30 June 1941 to 11 January 1948, during which period 202 & 207 shared route between Wynyard & Cammeray (Vale St) with the tram service. Trams continued to display “Suspension Bridge” destination signs during this period. Later shared route at different times between City & various points along Miller St & Eastern Valley Way with other routes in the 200-208 range. 27 September 1942: Sunday service curtailed to run as a feeder service, Cammeray (Vale St) – East Lindfield, due to wartime conditions. Similarly curtailed in off-peak, nights & Saturday afternoons from 12 October 1942. Connected at Cammeray (Vale St) with Wynyrd trams at those times until tram service ceased on 11 January 1948. 5 May 1946: Service restored to run City (Wynyard) – East Lindfield at all times. 22 March 1953: 207 retained for trips over full route, City (Wynyard) – East Lindfield, but short-working/ supplementary trips renumbered: 205 City (Wynyard) – East Willoughby 206 City (Wynyard) – East Roseville. 30 June 1958: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Martin Pl, to provide for additional routes being terminated at Wynyard when North Sydney tram routes were replaced by buses. 7 June 1961: Peak hour express trips over normal route commenced. 19 June 1968: Peak hour express trips rerouted via Warringah Fwy. 4 January 1972: City terminus altered from Martin Pl to Gresham St, due to construction work on the Eastern Suburbs Railway in Martin Pl. 1 October 1972: Night trips extended in City from Gresham St to Park St. 7 October 1975: Night, Saturday afternoon & Sunday services replaced by 208 (combined 202/207). 26 April 1983: Early morning Saturday service also replaced by 208 (combined 202/207). 6 September 1987: New peak hour route, Milsons Point – East Lindfield, commenced. 11 September 1988: City terminus altered from Gresham St to Wynyard. Night extension in City from Gresham St to Park St ceased. 8 October 1989: Extended from East Lindfield to Lindfield Garden Village. 30 August 1992: 206 renumbered part of 207. 20 November 1994: Saturday afternoon service on 208 (combined 202/207) replaced by trips on individual routes 202 & 207.
Page 25 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 1 February 2004: Peak hour express trips via Warringah Fwy rearranged & renumbered: 206 City (Wynyard) – East Lindfield (express via Warringah Fwy between Bradfield Hwy & Cammeray) (morning from East Lindfield, afternoon from City (Wynyard)) 210 City (Wynyard) – East Lindfield (express via Warringah Fwy & Alpha Rd to Edinburgh Rd, Castlecrag) (afternoon from City (Wynyard) only) Milsons Point – East Lindfield peak hour trips renumbered 209. Non-freeway trips on 205 City (Wynyard) – East Willoughby renumbered part of 207. 21 May 2006: Daytime Sunday trips on 208 (combined 202/207) replaced by trips on individual routes 202 & 207. 4 October 2015: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Bridge St as a result of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network.
Streets City (Wynyard) – East Lindfield From 10 September 1939 (based on Gregory’s street directory of circa 1946) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way (East Willoughby), Clive St, Babbage Rd (East Roseville), Addison Av, Moore St, Earl St, Archbold Rd, Owen St, Sydney Rd, Tryon Rd to Melbourne Rd (East Lindfield). From East Lindfield (Tryon Rd at Melbourne Rd) via Melbourne Rd, Adelaide Av, Sydney Rd, then reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City).
From 27 September 1942 Trips from East Lindfield terminating at Cammeray (Vale St): Ex East Lindfield from Miller St via Vale St to tram terminus (between Miller St & Abbott St). Return via Abbott St, Palmer St, Miller St. Alteration By 5 May 1946: To approach East Lindfield from Sydney Rd via Adelaide Av, Melbourne Rd to Tryon Rd.
City (Martin Pl) – East Lindfield From 30 June 1958 From City (Martin Pl) (between Elizabeth & Phillip Sts) via Phillip St, Hunter St, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way (East Willoughby), Clive St, Babbage Rd (East Roseville), Addison Av, Moore St, Earl St, Archbold Rd, Owen St, Sydney Rd, Tryon Rd to Melbourne Rd (East Lindfield). From East Lindfield (Tryon Rd at Melbourne Rd) via Melbourne Rd, Wellington Rd, Crana Av, Allambie Av, Adelaide Av, Sydney Rd, then reverse route to Miller St, then Pacific Hwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Cahill Expwy, Macquarie St, Hunter St, Elizabeth St, Martin Pl to Phillip St (City). Alterations Circa 1960: To approach Martin Pl from Cahill Expwy via Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St to Martin Pl. Return via Martin Pl, Macquarie St, Cahill Expwy. From 23 September 1963 (morning peak hour trips to City): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Phillip St, Hunter St, Phillip St, Martin Pl to Macquarie St (City). From 19 July 1966 (all trips): To approach the City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St. From 18 June 1968 (at the time of or following opening of the Warringah Fwy): Ex East Lindfield from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. From 18 June 1968 (at the time of or following opening of the Warringah Fwy) (via Warringah Fwy trips): Ex City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Warringah Fwy, Miller St (Cammeray). Reverse on return.
City (Gresham St) – East Lindfield Alteration From 4 January 1972 (based on January 1973 timetable): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Young St to Farrer Pl (City). Return from Gresham St at Bridge St via Bridge St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
Page 26 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 City (Gresham St) – East Lindfield (night trips extended to City (Park St)) From 1 October 1972 City (Park St) extension: Ex East Lindfield from Bridge St via Pitt St, Park St to near Pitt St (City). Return via Castlereagh St, Bligh St, Bent St, Gresham St. Alterations By October 1985: Ex East Lindfield from Pacific Hwy via Arthur St, Mount St. From 8 February 1987 (opening date of Pitt St Mall) (City (Park St) extension): Ex East Lindfield from George St via Bathurst St to Pitt St. Return via Pitt St, Park St, George St, Bridge St, Pitt St, Spring St, Gresham St. By September 1987: Ex City (Gresham St) from Addison Av via Archbold Rd (not via Moore St, Earl St). Unaltered on return.
City (Wynyard) – East Lindfield Alteration From 11 September 1988: To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via York St to Wynyard Park. Return from Carrington St via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
City (Wynyard) – East Lindfield – Lindfield Garden Village Alterations From 8 October 1989: Extended from Tryon Rd/Melbourne Rd, East Lindfield via Melbourne Rd, Wellington Rd, Ulmarra Pl to Lindfield Garden Village. Return via Ulmarra Pl, Wellington Rd, Crana Av, then to City (Wynyard). By 1994: East Lindfield terminus moved from Tryon Rd to Crana Av. Ex City (Wynyard) extended from Tryon Rd via Melbourne Rd, Wellington Rd, Crana Av to East Lindfield shops. Return via Allambie Av.
City (Bridge St) – East Lindfield – Lindfield Garden Village Alterations From 4 October 2015 (commencement date of new CBD bus network): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Cahill Expwy, Bridge St to Gresham St. Return from Loftus St at Bridge St via Bridge St, George St, Grosvenor St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. From City (Bridge St) via Bridge St, George St, Grosvenor St, Lang St, Jamison St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. Unaltered on trips to City.
Milsons Point – East Lindfield From 6 September 1987 From Milsons Point (Fitzroy St) via Alfred St, Lavender St, Arthur St, Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way (Castlecrag, East Willoughby), Clive St, Babbage Rd (East Roseville), Addison Av, Archbold Rd, Owen St, Sydney Rd, Tryon Rd to Melbourne Rd (East Lindfield). From East Lindfield (Tryon Rd at Melbourne Rd) via Melbourne Rd, Wellington Rd, Crana Av, Allambie Av, Adelaide Av, Sydney Rd, Owen St, Archbold Rd, Earl St, Moore St, Addison Av, then reverse route to Miller St, then Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St, Fitzroy St (Milsons Point). Alterations By 1994: East Lindfield terminus moved from Tryon Rd to Crana Av. Ex Milsons Point extended from Tryon Rd via Melbourne Rd, Wellington Rd, Crana Av to East Lindfield shops. Return via Allambie Av. Circa 1995: From Milsons Point (Alfred St) via Alfred St, Pacific Hwy (not via Lavender St, Arthur St). Unaltered on return.
Page 27 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Timetable Summary 26 April 1953
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 40 M-F East Lindfield 6.18am Wynyard 12.45am 30* A East Lindfield Sat 6.20am 12.45am 30 A Sun Wynyard 6.07am 11.07pm AM 30 B PM 20 * More frequent in peak hours. A – Includes late night combined 202/207. Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. B – Plus short-working/s after last trip shown.
February 1966
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Martin Pl)- 41 M-F East Lindfield 6.21am Martin Pl 12.49am 30* A East Lindfield Sat 6.20am 12.45am 30 A Sun 6.48am 11.00pm 30 A * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown.
January 1973
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Gresham St)- 41 M-F East Lindfield 6.23am Gresham St 12.49am 30* A East Lindfield† Sat 6.20am 12.10am 30 A Sun 6.58am 11.05pm 40 B * More frequent in peak hours. † Selected night trips extended to City (Park St). A – Selected night trips extended to City (Park St). Plus short-working/s after last trip shown. B – Selected night trips extended to City (Park St). Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown.
September 1980 See also 208
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Gresham St)- 41 M-F East Lindfield 5.55am Gresham St 11.11pm 30* A East Lindfield† Sat 6.20am 11.49pm 30 B Sun 7.13am 11.11pm 30 C * More frequent in peak hours. † Night trips extended to City (Park St). A – Includes 208 (combined 202/207) on alternate trips at night. All 207 & 208 night trips extended to City (Park St). Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. B – Includes 208 (combined 202/207) on alternate trips in afternoon & at night. All 207 & 208 night trips extended to City (Park St). Plus short-working/s after last trip shown. C – Includes 208 (combined 202/207) on alternate trips day & night. All 207 & 208 night trips extended to City (Park St). Plus short-working/s after last trip shown.
Page 28 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 11 September 1988 See also 208
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 41 M-F East Lindfield 6.06am Wynyard 11.44pm 30* A East Lindfield Sat 6.08am 11.45pm 30 B Sun 7.27am 11.40pm 30 C Milsons Point-East 39 M-F East Lindfield 7.35am Milsons Pt 5.03pm Ph Lindfield Sat Sun * More frequent in peak hours. A – Includes 208 (combined 202/207) at night. Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. B – Includes 208 (combined 202/207) in early morning & at night & alternate trips in afternoons. Plus short-working/s after last trip shown. C – Includes 208 (combined 202/207) on alternate trips during the day & all trips at night. Plus short-working/s after last trip shown. Ph – Peak hours only (morning from East Lindfield, afternoon from Milsons Point).
20 November 1994 See also 208
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- Fr Wyn M-F East Lindfield 5.36amY Wynyard 5.55pmG A East Lindfield- 41E L’field G/Vlg 9.23amY 12.12amE Lindfield Garden 46G Sat East Lindfield 5.38amY 5.23pmG B Village L’field G/Vlg 9.13amY 12.12amE Sun East Lindfield 7.25amY 11.52pmE 30 C Milsons Point-East 29 M-F East Lindfield 7.02am Milsons Pt 6.30pm Ph Lindfield Sat Sun * More frequent in peak hours. A – City (Wynyard)-East Lindfield 30*, City (Wynyard)-Lindfield Garden Village 60. Includes 208 (combined 202/207) all trips at night. Plus short-working/s after last trip shown. B – City (Wynyard)-East Lindfield 30, City (Wynyard)-Lindfield Garden Village 60. Includes 208 (combined 202/207) all trips at night. Plus short-working/s after last trip shown. C – All 208 (combined 202/207) (day 30). Plus short-working/s after last trip shown. E – To East Lindfield. G – To Lindfield Garden Village. Ph – Peak hours only (morning from East Lindfield, afternoon, from Milsons Point). Y – To City (Wynyard).
Page 29 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 21 May 2006 See also 208 First trip Last trip Av day
Off-peak tes Destinations Day freq/No
trip time No From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- Fr Wyn M-F East Lindfield 5.36amY Wynyard 6.20pmG A East Lindfield- 41E L’field G/Vlg 9.10amY 12.16amE Lindfield Garden 46G Sat East Lindfield 5.40amY 5.23pmG B Village L’field G/Vlg 9.13amY 12.16amE Sun East Lindfield 7.15amY 5.50pmG C L’field G/Vlg 8.30amY 11.00pmE * More frequent in peak hours. A – City (Wynyard)-East Lindfield 30*, City (Wynyard)-Lindfield Garden Village 60. Late afternoon trips to Lindfield Garden Village provided by 206 & 210. Includes 208 (combined 202/207) at night. B – City (Wynyard)-East Lindfield 30, City (Wynyard)-Lindfield Garden Village 60. Includes 208 (combined 202/207) all trips in early morning & at night. C – City (Wynyard)-East Lindfield 60, City (Wynyard)-Lindfield Garden Village 4 trips. Includes 208 (combined 202/207) all trips in early morning & at night. E – To East Lindfield. G – To Lindfield Garden Village. Y – To City (Wynyard).
Route 208 CITY (Wynyard) – NORTHBRIDGE (Bonds Corner) via Kameruka Rd (Bonds Corner is located at corner of Sailors Bay Rd & Kameruka Rd) Timeline 24 August 1953: Infrequent weekday route commenced. Shared route at different times between City & various points along Miller St & Eastern Valley Way with other routes in the 200-208 range. 14 April 1958: Renumbered 204.
Streets From 24 August 1953 (based on February 1966 timetable) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way, Tenilba Rd, Kameruka Rd, Sailors Bay Rd, Weetawa Rd, Neeworra Rd to Kameruka Rd (Bonds Corner, Northbridge). From Northbridge (Bonds Corner) (Kameruka Rd/Neeworra Rd) via Kameruka Rd, Tenilba Rd, then reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City).
Route 208 CITY (various termini) – NORTHBRIDGE – EAST LINDFIELD Timeline 7 October 1975: Combined route City (Gresham St) – Northbridge (Bonds Corner) – East Lindfield via Kameruka Rd replaced 202 & 207 at night, on Saturday afternoons & all day Sunday (originally alternate trips, but later all trips). Night trips extended in City from Gresham St to Park St. Shared route at different times between City & various points along Miller St & Eastern Valley Way with other routes in the 200-208 range. Shared route along Kameruka Rd with infrequent weekday 204. 26 April 1983: 208 also replaced 202 & 207 in early morning Saturdays. 11 September 1988: City terminus altered from Gresham St to Wynyard. Night extension in City from Gresham St to Park St ceased. 20 November 1994: Saturday afternoon service replaced by trips on individual routes 202 & 207.
Page 30 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 1 February 2004: Rerouted from Kameruka Rd, Northbridge to Sailors Bay Rd (no replacement service along Kameruka Rd). Extended in Northbridge from Bonds Corner to Clive Park. 21 May 2006: Daytime Sunday service replaced by trips on individual routes 202 & 207. 4 October 2015: City terminus altered from Wynyard to Bridge St as a result of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network.
Streets City (Gresham St) – Northbridge – East Lindfield (night trips extended to City (Park St)) From 7 October 1975 From City (Gresham St) via Bridge St, Cahill Expwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Kameruka Rd, Tenilba Rd, Eastern Valley Way (East Willoughby), Clive St, Babbage Rd (East Roseville), Addison Av, Moore St, Earl St, Archbold Rd, Owen St, Sydney Rd, Tryon Rd to Melbourne Rd (East Lindfield). From East Lindfield (Tryon Rd at Melbourne Rd) via Melbourne Rd, Wellington Rd, Crana Av, Allambie Av, Adelaide Av, Sydney Rd, then reverse route to Miller St, then Pacific Hwy, Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Grosvenor St, George St, Bridge St, Young St to Farrer Pl (City). City (Park St) extension: Ex East Lindfield from Bridge St via Pitt St, Park St (to between Pitt St & Castlereagh St). Return via Castlereagh St, Bligh St, Bent St, Gresham St, Bridge St. Alterations By 1983: Ex City (Gresham St) from Kameruka Rd via Harden Av, Sailors Bay Rd, Eastern Valley Way. Unaltered on return. By October 1985: Ex East Lindfield from Pacific Hwy via Arthur St, Mount St. From 8 February 1987 (opening date of Pitt St Mall) (City (Park St) extension): Ex Northbridge from George St via Bathurst St to Pitt St (City). Return via Pitt St, Park St, George St, Bridge St, Pitt St, Spring St, Gresham St. By September 1987: Ex City (Gresham St) from Addison Av via Archbold Rd (not via Moore St, Earl St). Unaltered on return.
City (Wynyard) – Northbridge – East Lindfield Alterations From 11 September 1988: To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via York St to Wynyard Park. Return from Carrington St via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. From 11 September 1988: Evening extension to Park St ceased. By 1994: East Lindfield terminus moved from Tryon Rd to Crana Av. Ex City (Wynyard) extended from Tryon Rd via Melbourne Rd, Wellington Rd, Crana Av to East Lindfield shops. Return via Allambie Av. From 1 February 2004: Ex City (Wynyard) from Strathallen Av via Sailors Bay Rd to Clive Park (Northbridge), then Sailors Bay Rd, Eastern Valley Way. Reverse on return.
City (Bridge St) – Northbridge – East Lindfield Alteration From 4 October 2015 (commencement date of new CBD bus network): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Cahill Expwy, Bridge St to Gresham St. Return from Loftus St at Bridge St via Bridge St, George St, Grosvenor St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
Page 31 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Timetable Summary September 1980
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Gresham St)- 44 M - F Park St 8.00pmE Park St 11.07pmE Ns Northbridge-East Sat East Lindfield 1.13pmG 11.45pmE A Lindfield† Sun 7.13amG 11.07pmE B † Evening trips extended to City (Park St). A – Afternoon & night, 207 & 208 (alternate trips). Night, all trips on 207 & 208 extended to City (Park St). B – Day, 207 & 208 (alternate trips). Night, 208 (all trips) & all extended to City (Park St). E – To East Lindfield. G – To City (Gresham St). Ns – Night service, 207 & 208 (alternate trips). All trips on 207 & 208 extended to City (Park St).
11 September 1988
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 33 M - F East Lind field 6.55pm Wynyard 11.44pm Ns Northbridge-East Sat 6.08am 11.45pm A Lindfield Sun 7.27am 11.40pm B A – Early morning, afternoon & night service. Afternoon, alternate trips provided by 207 & 208. Night, all trips provided by 208 B – Day, alternate trips provided by 207 & 208. Night, all trips provided by 208 Ns – Night service.
20 November 1994
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 33 M - F East Lindfield 7.25pm Wynyard 12.12am Ns Northbridge-East Sat 5.38am 12.12am MNs Lindfield† Sun 7.25am 11.52pm 30 A † Selected trips extended to Lindfield Garden Village. A – Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. MNs – Early morning & night service. Late Saturday afternoon, 2 trips extended to start from Lindfield Garden Village. Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. Ns – Night service.
21 May 2006
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 40 M - F East Lindfield 7.22pm Wynyard 12.16am Ns Northbridge-East Sat 5.09pm 12.16am Ns A Lindfield† Sun 7.15am 11.00pm MNs B † Selected trips extended to Lindfield Garden Village. A – 1 trip extended to start from Lindfield Garden Village. B – Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. MNs – Early morning & night service. Ns – Night service.
Route 209 MILSONS POINT – EAST LINDFIELD (peak hours) Selected trips extended from East Lindfield to Lindfield Garden Village Timeline 1 February 2004: Peak hour trips renumbered from part of 207.
Page 32 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Streets From 1 February 2004 From Milsons Point (Alfred St) via Alfred St, Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St (Cammeray), Cammeray Bridge, Strathallen Av, Sailors Bay Rd (Northbridge), Eastern Valley Way (Castlecrag, East Willoughby), Clive St, Babbage Rd (East Roseville), Addison Av, Archbold Rd, Owen St, Sydney Rd, Tryon Rd, Melbourne Rd, Wellington Rd, Crana Av to East Lindfield shops. From East Lindfield (Crana Av at shops) via Allambie Av, Adelaide Av, Sydney Rd, Owen St, Archbold Rd, Earl St, Moore St, Addison Av, then reverse route to Miller St, then Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St to Milsons Point. Lindfield Garden Village extension: From Wellington Rd/Crana Av, East Lindfield via Wellington Rd, Ulmarra Pl to Lindfield Garden Village.
Timetable Summary 1 February 2004
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Milsons Point-East 36 M-F East Lindfield 7.07am Milsons Pt 6.36pm Ph Lindfield† Sat Sun † Selected trips extended to Lindfield Garden Village. Ph – Peak hours only (morning from East Lindfield, afternoon from Milsons Point including trip/s extended to Lindfield Garden Village).
Route 210 CITY (Wynyard) – EAST LINDFIELD via Warringah Fwy & Alpha Rd (EXPRESS) Selected trips extended from East Lindfield to Lindfield Garden Village Timeline 1 February 2004: As part of rearrangement & renumbering of 207 peak hour express trips via Warringah Fwy, selected afternoon trips (from City only) commenced running express via Warringah Fwy & Alpha Rd to Edinburgh Rd, Castlecrag. 20 October 2013: Replaced by extra trips on 206.
Streets City (Wynyard) – East Lindfield (selected trips extended to Lindfield Garden Village) From 1 February 2004 From City (York St at Wynyard Park) via Erskine St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Warringah Fwy, Brook St, Flat Rock Dr, Alpha Rd, Edinburgh Rd (Castlecrag), Eastern Valley Way (East Willoughby), Clive St, Babbage Rd (East Roseville), Addison Av, Archbold Rd, Owen St, Sydney Rd, Tryon Rd, Melbourne Rd, Wellington Rd, Crana Av to East Lindfield shops. Lindfield Garden Village extension: From Wellington Rd/Crana Av via Wellington Rd, Ulmarra Pl to Lindfield Garden Village.
Timetable Summary 1 February 2004
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 30 M-F Wynyard 5.16pm Wynyard 6.20pm Ph East Lindfield† Sat Sun † Selected trips extended to Lindfield Garden Village. Ph – Afternoon peak hour only (from City (Wynyard) including trips extended to Lindfield Garden Village).
Page 33 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Route 216 KIRRIBILLI (Jeffrey St Wharf) – NORTH SYDNEY Timeline 2 March 1953: Limited (afternoon peak hour?) service commenced. 24 October 1983: Ceased without replacement.
Route 218 MOSMAN WHARF – SPIT JUNCTION – NEUTRAL BAY WHARF Timeline 22 September 1974: Sunday service commenced, replacing 220 & 226, when the Sunday Circular Quay – Neutral Bay ferry service was discontinued. Shared Neutral Bay Wharf – Neutral Bay Junction with 225. 13 October 1985: Renumbered part of 220.
Streets From 22 September 1974 From Mosman Wharf via Avenue Rd, Military Rd (Mosman Junction, Spit Junction, Cremorne Junction, Neutral Bay Junction), Wycombe Rd, Kurraba Rd, Hayes St to Neutral Bay Wharf. Reverse on return. Alteration By 9 August 1981: From Neutral Bay Wharf from Hayes St via Wycombe Rd (not via Kurraba Rd). Unaltered on return.
Timetable Summary 22 September 1974
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mosman Wharf- 21 M-F Spit Junction- Sat Neutral Bay Wharf Sun Neut Bay Whf 9.00am Neut Bay Whf 6.55pm 65 A A – Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown.
Route 219 MOSMAN WHARF – MOSMAN JUNCTION Timeliner 6 December 1955: New peak hour route, supplementary to 220, commenced as part of replacement of Mosman Wharf – Cremorne Junction tram service by buses. The delay in commencing this route after trams had ceased was caused by an industrial dispute over the operation of one-man buses. October 1975: Ceased. All service provided by 220.
Streets From 6 December 1955 (based on 30 January 1968 timetable) From Mosman Wharf via Avenue Rd, Gladstone Av, Belmont Rd, Military Rd to Avenue Rd (Mosman Junction).
Page 34 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Route 220 MOSMAN WHARF – SPIT JUNCTION Extended from Spit Junction to Neutral Bay Wharf (Sundays, 1985-95) Timeline 6 December 1955: New full-time route commenced as part of replacement of Mosman Wharf – Cremorne Junction tram service by buses. The delay in commencing this route after trams had ceased was caused by an industrial dispute over the operation of one-man buses. Supplemented by peak hour route 219. 22 September 1974: Sunday service replaced by 218. 13 October 1985: Night service replaced by rerouting of 233 via Mosman Wharf. 218 Sunday service, Mosman Wharf – Spit Junction – Neutral Bay Wharf, renumbered part of 220. The part of the Sunday route between Neutral Bay Wharf & Cremorne Junction shared with 225. 15 January 1995: As part of general reorganisation of Mosman area routes: Mosman Wharf – Spit Junction (Monday to Saturday service) & Mosman Wharf – Neutral Bay Junction (part of the Sunday service) replaced by 230 Milsons Point – Mosman Wharf (full time service). Neutral Bay Wharf – Neutral Bay Junction part of the Sunday service replaced by revived 226.
Streets Mosman Wharf – Spit Junction From 6 December 1955 (based on 30 January 1968 timetable) From Mosman Wharf via Avenue Rd, Military Rd (Mosman Junction), Gouldsbury St, The Crescent, Myahgah Rd to Military Rd (Spit Junction). From Spit Junction (Myahgah Rd at Military Rd) via Military Rd, Avenue Rd to Mosman Wharf. Alteration From 6 December 1982: Ex Mosman Wharf from Military Rd via Mandolong Rd, Moruben Rd, Clifford St to Spit Rd (Spit Junction). Return via Spit Rd, Military Rd.
Mosman Wharf – Spit Junction – Neutral Bay Wharf (Sundays) From 13 October 1985 From Mosman Wharf via Avenue Rd, Military Rd (Mosman Junction, Spit Junction, Cremorne Junction, Neutral Bay Junction), Wycombe Rd, Kurraba Rd, Hayes St to Neutral Bay Wharf. From Neutral Bay Wharf via Hayes St, Wycombe Rd, then reverse route to Mosman Wharf.
Timetable Summary 6 December 1955
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mosman Wharf- 8 M-F Spit Junction 6.10am Mosman Whf 12.23am 30* Spit Junction Sat 6.11am 12.23am 30 Sun 7.11am 10.25pm 30 * More frequent in peak hours.
30 January 1968
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mosman Wharf- 8 M-F Spit Junction 6.12am Mosman Whf 12.23am 30* Spit Junction Sat 7.07am 12.23am 30 Sun 7.11am 10.13pm 45 * More frequent in peak hours.
Page 35 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 22 September 1974 See also 218
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mosman Wharf- 8 M-F Spit Junction 6.12am Mosman Whf 12.23am 30* Spit Junction Sat 7.06am 12.28am 30 Sun 9.13am 7.24pm 65 A * More frequent in peak hours. A – Service provided by 218.
13 October 1985 See also 233
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mosman Wharf- Fr Mos M-F Spit Junction 6.12amM Mosman Whf 7.05pmS 30* A Spit Junction† 8S Sat 7.06amM 6.50pmS 30 A 21W Sun Neut Bay Whf 9.00amM Neut Bay Whf 7.00pmM 65 B * More frequent in peak hours. † Extended to Neutral Bay Wharf on Sundays. A – Later night service over part of route provided by 233 on Mondays-Saturdays. B – Plus short-working/s after last trip shown. M – To Mosman Wharf. S – To Spit Junction. W – To Neutral Bay Wharf.
Route 221 CREMORNE WHARF – CREMORNE (Reginald St) Timeline 29 April 1956: New peak hour route, supplementary to 222, commenced as part of replacement of Cremorne Wharf – The Spit tram service by buses. Shared route with 222. 27 May 1956: Became supplementary to 225 instead of 222, when Neutral Bay Junction – Neutral Bay Wharf tram service was replaced by buses & 225 became principal route serving both Cremorne Wharf & Neutral Bay Wharf. Shared route at different times with other routes in the 221-225 range & 227. 19 June 1960: Renumbered part of 225.
Streets From 29 April 1956 (based on later timetables) From Cremorne Wharf via Milson Rd, Murdoch St, Florence St, Spofforth St to Reginald St (Cremorne). Reverse on return.
Route 222 CREMORNE WHARF – CREMORNE JUNCTION Timeline 29 April 1956: New route (temporarily full time until 27 May 1956) commenced as part of replacement of Cremorne Wharf – The Spit tram service by buses. Shared route at different times with other routes in the 221-225 range & 227. 27 May 1956: 225 replaced 222 as the base service between Cremorne Junction & Cremorne Wharf, when Neutral Bay Junction – Neutral Bay Wharf tram service was replaced by buses, leaving 222 to run mostly in peak hours, on Saturday mornings, at night & on Sundays (times when it was not possible to maintain ferry connections at both Neutral Bay Wharf & Cremorne Wharf with 225). Page 36 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 222 became supplementary to 225. 1 June 1987: Renumbered part of 225.
Streets From 29 April 1956 (based on later timetables) From Cremorne Wharf via Milson Rd, Murdoch St, Florence St, Spofforth St to Military Rd (Cremorne Junction). From Cremorne Junction (Spofforth St at Military Rd) via Military Rd, Cabramatta Rd, Spofforth St, Florence St, Murdoch St, Milson Rd to Cremorne Wharf.
Cremorne Rd diversion (afternoon peak hour only) (based on later timetables): From 2 October 1956: Ex Cremorne Wharf from Milson Rd via Wharf Rd, Cremorne Rd, Rialto Av, Milson Rd. From 29 May 1958: Ex Cremorne Wharf from Milson Rd via Wharf Rd, Cremorne Rd, Hodgson Av, Murdoch St.
Timetable Summary 30 January 1968 See also 225
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Cremorne Wharf- 11 M-F Cremorne Jun 4.19pm Cremorne Whf 5.48pm Ph Cremorne Junction Sat 8.19pm 11.42pm Ns Sun Cremorne Whf 7.58am 10.14pm 45 * More frequent in peak hours. Ns – Night service. Ph – Afternoon peak hour only.
Route 223 CREMORNE WHARF – SPIT JUNCTION Timeline 29 April 1956: New peak hour & Saturday morning route, supplementary to 222 (225 from 27 May 1956), commenced as part of replacement of Cremorne Wharf – The Spit tram service by buses. Shared route between Cremorne Wharf & Cremorne Junction at different times with other routes the 221-225 range & 227. 30 January 1968: Most trips replaced by new 224 & 227, but limited service continued as peak hour short-workings of those routes. By 1 June 1987: Ceased. Peak hour & Saturday morning service continued to be provided by 224 & 227.
Streets From 29 April 1956 (based on later timetables) From Cremorne Wharf via Milson Rd, Murdoch St, Florence St, Spofforth St (Cremorne Junction), Military Rd, (?) to Brady St (Spit Junction). From Spit Junction (Brady St) via (?), Military Rd, Spofforth St, Florence St, Murdoch St, Milson Rd to Cremorne Wharf. Alteration From 23 July 1956 (or 5 December 1960?): To approach Spit Junction from Military Rd via Gouldsbury St, The Crescent, Myahgah Rd to Military Rd. Return via Military Rd.
Page 37 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Timetable Summary 14 November 1964
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Cremorne Wharf- 16 M-F Cremorne Whf 6.11am Cremorne Whf 5.58pm Ph Spit Junction Sat 9.08am 12.08pm 30 Sun Ph –Peak hours only.
30 January 1968
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Cremorne Wharf- 16 M-F Cremorne Whf 6.11am Spit Junction 5.50pm Ph Spit Junction Sat Sun Ph –Peak hours only.
Route 224 CREMORNE WHARF – BEAUTY POINT Timeline 30 January 1968: Peak hour & Saturday morning service commenced, replacing Spit Junction – Beauty Point section of 232. Shared Cremorne Wharf – Cremorne Junction at different times with other routes in the 221-225 range & 227. Shared Cremorne Wharf – Spit Junction with 227. 6 September 1987: Peak hour service replaced by new 249 from City (Wynyard). Saturday morning service not replaced.
Streets From 30 January 1968 From Cremorne Wharf via Milson Rd, Murdoch St, Florence St, Spofforth St (Cremorne Junction), Military Rd (Spit Junction), Spit Rd, Medusa St, Pindari Av, Beauty Point Rd, Pearl Bay Av to Moss Lane (Beauty Point). Reverse on return.
Timetable Summary 30 January 1968
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Cremorne Wharf- 25 M-F Beauty Pt 6.55am Beauty Pt 6.44pm Ph A Beauty Point Sat 8.03am Cremorne Whf 1.08pm 60 A Sun A – Plus short-working/s after last trip shown. Ph –Peak hours only.
Route 225 CREMORNE WHARF – CREMORNE JUNCTION – NEUTRAL BAY JUNCTION – NEUTRAL BAY WHARF Timeline 28 May 1956: New full-time route commenced as part of replacement of Neutral Bay Junction – Neutral Bay Wharf tram service by buses. Also replaced 222, which had been the initial full time replacement for the Cremorne Wharf – The Spit tram service. 225 was then supplemented by 221-223, 226 & (until 2 November 1956) 227.
Page 38 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Shared route at different times with other routes in the 221-227 range. 19 June 1960: 221 renumbered part of 225. 30 January 1968: Peak hour & Saturday morning service Cremorne Wharf – Cremorne Junction provided by 224 & 227. 22 September 1974: Sunday service between Neutral Bay Wharf & Cremorne Junction provided by 218 (renumbered part of 220 from 13 October 1985), when the Circular Quay – Neutral Bay ferry service was discontinued on Sunday. 7 December 1986: 222 & 226 renumbered part of 225. 6 September 1987: 224 & 227 ceased, leaving all service Cremorne Wharf – Cremorne Junction being provided by 225. 15 January 1995: As part of general reorganisation of Mosman area routes, Sunday service on 220 between Neutral Bay Wharf & Neutral Bay Junction replaced by revived 226. 9 March 1997: 226 Neutral Bay Wharf – Neutral Bay Junction Sunday service renumbered part of 225. All trips in the Cremorne Wharf – Cremorne Junction – Neutral Bay Wharf corridor then ran as 225.
Streets From 28 May 1956 (based on later timetables) From Cremorne Wharf via Milson Rd, Murdoch St, Florence St, Spofforth St (Cremorne Junction), Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction), Wycombe Rd, Kurraba Rd, Hayes St to Neutral Bay Wharf. Reverse on return. Alteration By 9 August 1981: Ex Neutral Bay Wharf from Hayes St via Wycombe Rd (not via Kurraba Rd). Unaltered on return.
Cremorne Rd diversion (afternoon peak hour only) (based on later timetables): From 2 October 1956: Ex Cremorne Wharf from Milson Rd via Wharf Rd, Cremorne Rd, Rialto Av, Milson Rd. From 29 May 1958: Ex Cremorne Wharf from Milson Rd via Wharf Rd, Cremorne Rd, Hodgson Av, Murdoch St.
Timetable Summary 14 November 1964 222, 225 & 226
Av day Off-peak First trip§ Last trip§ Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Cremorne Wharf- Fr Cr Whf M-F Neut Bay Jun 5.48amP Cremorne Whf 12.13amJ A Neutral Bay Wharf 11J Sat 6.14amP 12.14amJ B 21W Sun 6.55amP Neut Bay Whf 10.18pmJ 45 C * More frequent in peak hours. § First & last trips shown are those to/from either Cremorne Wharf or Neutral Bay Wharf, regardless of route number. A – Off-peak & night, 225 Cremorne Wharf – Cremorne Junction – Neutral Bay Wharf (day 30*). At other times service provided by 222, 223 & 226. B – Afternoon, 225 Cremorne Wharf – Cremorne Junction – Neutral Bay Wharf 30. At other times service provided by 222, 223 & 226. C – Service provided by 222 & 226. J – To Neutral Bay Junction. P – To Cremorne Wharf. W – To Neutral Bay Wharf.
Page 39 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1
30 January 1968 222, 225 & 226 See also 224 & 227
Av day Off-peak First trip§ Last trip§ Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Cremorne Wharf- Fr Cr Whf M-F Neut Bay Jun 5.48amP Cremorne Whf 12.13amJ A Neutral Bay Wharf 11J Sat 6.14amP 12.14amJ B 21W Sun 6.55amP Neut Bay Whf 10.18pmJ 45 C * More frequent in peak hours. § First & last trips shown are those to/from either Cremorne Wharf or Neutral Bay Wharf, regardless of route number. A – Off-peak & night, 225 Cremorne Wharf-Cremorne Junction-Neutral Bay Junction-Neutral Bay Wharf (day 30*). At other times service provided by 222, 224, 226 & 227. B – Afternoon, 225 Cremorne Wharf-Cremorne Junction-Neutral Bay Junction-Neutral Bay Wharf 30. At other times service provided by 222, 223 & 226. C – Service provided by 222 Cremorne Wharf-Cremorne Junction & 226 Neutral Bay Wharf-Neutral Bay Junction. J – To Neutral Bay Junction. P – To Cremorne Wharf. W – To Neutral Bay Wharf.
1 June 1987
Av day Off-peak First trip§ Last trip§ Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Cremorne Wharf- Fr Cr Whf M-F Neul Bay Jun 5.50amP Cremorne Whf 12.13amJ A Neutral Bay Wharf 9J Sat 6.14amW 12.18amU B 19W Sun 9.12amP 7.13pmU C All trips 225. * More frequent in peak hours. § First & last trips shown are those to/from either Cremorne Wharf or Neutral Bay Wharf, regardless of route number. A – Off-peak & night, Cremorne Wharf-Cremorne Junction-Neutral Bay Junction-Neutral Bay Wharf (day 30*). Service at other times provided by separate trips Cremorne Wharf-Cremorne Junction & Neutral Bay Wharf- Neutral Bay Junction. B – Day, Cremorne Wharf-Cremorne Junction-Neutral Bay Junction-Neutral Bay Wharf 30. Service at other times provided by separate trips Cremorne Wharf-Cremorne Junction & Neutral Bay Wharf-Neutral Bay Junction. C – Day, Cremorne Wharf-Cremorne Junction only 30. J – To Neutral Bay Junction. P – To Cremorne Wharf. U – To Cremorne Junction. W – To Neutral Bay Wharf.
26 October 2014
Av day Off-peak First trip§ Last trip§ Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Cremorne Wharf- Fr Cr Whf M-F Neut Bay Jun 5.58amW Cremorne Whf 12.13amU A Neutral Bay Wharf 8U Sat 6.27amW 12.13amU B 17W Sun 8.25amP 9.13pmU B All trips 225. * More frequent in peak hours. § First & last trips shown are those to/from either Cremorne Wharf or Neutral Bay Wharf. A – Off-peak & night, Cremorne Wharf-Cremorne Junction-Neutral Bay Junction-Neutral Bay Wharf (day 30*). Service at other times provided by separate trips Cremorne Wharf-Cremorne Junction & Neutral Bay Wharf- Neutral Bay Junction. B – Day & night, Cremorne Wharf-Cremorne Junction-Neutral Bay Junction-Neutral Bay Wharf (day 30). P – To Cremorne Wharf. U – To Cremorne Junction. W – To Neutral Bay Wharf.
Page 40 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Route 226 NEUTRAL BAY WHARF – NEUTRAL BAY JUNCTION Extended from Neutral Bay Junction to Milsons Point (Sundays, 1995-97) Timeline 28 May 1956: New route, mostly in peak hours, on Saturday mornings, at night & on Sundays (times when it was not possible to maintain ferry connections at both Neutral Bay Wharf & Cremorne Wharf with 225), supplementary to 225, commenced as part of replacement of Neutral Bay Junction – Neutral Bay Wharf tram service by buses. Shared route between Neutral Bay Junction & Neutral Bay Wharf at different times with 218, 220, 225 & (until 2 November 1956) 227. By 1 June 1987: Renumbered part of 225. 15 January 1995: As part of general reorganisation of Mosman area routes, 226 reinstated for Sunday service, replacing 225 on that day: From Neutral Bay Wharf to Milsons Point via Neutral Bay Junction (sharing route between Neutral Bay Junction & Milsons Point with 230) From Neutral Bay Junction to Neutral Bay Wharf 9 March 1997: Sunday service between Neutral Bay Wharf & Neutral Bay Junction reverted to part of 225. Service between Neutral Bay Junction & Milsons Point continued to be provided by 230.
Streets Neutral Bay Wharf – Neutral Bay Junction From 28 May 1956 (based on later timetables) From Neutral Bay Wharf via Hayes St, Kurraba Rd, Wycombe Rd, Yeo St, Rangers Rd, Military Rd to Wycombe Rd (Neutral Bay Junction). From Neutral Bay Junction (Military Rd at Wycombe Rd) via Wycombe Rd, Kurraba Rd, Hayes St to Neutral Bay Wharf. Alteration By 9 August 1981: From Neutral Bay Wharf from Hayes St via Wycombe Rd (not via Kurraba Rd). Unaltered on return.
Neutral Bay Wharf – Neutral Bay Junction (extended on trips from Neutral Bay Wharf only from Neutral Bay Junction to Milsons Point on Sundays) From 15 January 1995 From Neutral Bay Wharf via Hayes St, Wycombe Rd (Neutral Bay Junction), Military Rd, Falcon St, Miller St (North Sydney), Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St, Fitzroy St, Broughton St, Olympic Dr to Milsons Point. From Neutral Bay Junction (Military Rd at Wycombe Rd) via Wycombe Rd, Kurraba Rd, Hayes St to Neutral Bay Wharf.
Timetable Summary 14 November 1964 See also 225
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Neutral Bay Wharf- 7 M-F Neut Bay Jun 6.29am Neut Bay Whf 12.10am PNs Neutral Bay Sat 9.25am 11.52pm MNs Junction Sun 8.39am 10.18pm 45 MNs – Morning & night service. PNs – Peak hour & late night service.
Page 41 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 7 October 1975 See also 225
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Neutral Bay Wharf- 7 M-F Neut Bay Jun 6.29am Neut Bay Whf 12.08am PNs Neutral Bay Sat 8.55am 11.52pm MNs Junction Sun 8.51am 6.55pm 65 A A – Service provided by 218. MNs – Morning & night service. PNs – Peak hour & late night service.
15 January 1995 See also 225
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Neutral Bay Wharf- Fr NB Wf M-F Neutral Bay 6J Sat Junction† 18M Sun Neut Bay Jun 9.12amW Neut Bay Whf 6.35pmJ A † Base service, Neutral Bay Junction-Neutral Bay Wharf 60. 9.30am-4.30pm, trips from Neutral Bay Wharf extended from Neutral Bay Junction to Milsons Point (but not in reverse direction). J – To Neutral Bay Junction. M – To Milsons Point. W – To Neutral Bay Wharf.
Route 227 NEUTRAL BAY WHARF – NORTH CREMORNE Timeline 28 May 1956: New peak hour route, Neutral Bay Wharf – North Cremorne (Ryries Pde/Lodge Rd), supplementary to 225, commenced as part of replacement of Neutral Bay Junction – Neutral Bay Wharf tram service by buses. Shared Neutral Bay Junction – Neutral Bay Wharf with 225 & 226. 2 July 1956: Extended in North Cremorne from Ryries Pde/Lodge Rd to Ellalong Rd/Macpherson St. 2 November 1956: Ceased without replacement in North Cremorne area. 225 & 226 continued to run between Neutral Bay Wharf & Neutral Bay Junction.
Streets From 28 May 1956 From Neutral Bay Wharf via Hayes St, Kurraba Rd, Wycombe Rd (Neutral Bay Junction), Military Rd, Waters Rd, Grasmere Rd, Benelong Rd, Brightmore St, Tobruk Av, Samora Av, Lodge Rd to Ryries Pde (North Cremorne). Alteration From 2 July 1956: Extended in North Cremorne from Lodge Rd/Ryries Pde via Lodge Rd, Ellalong Rd to Macpherson St.
Route 227 CREMORNE WHARF – BALMORAL HEIGHTS Timeline 30 January 1968: Peak hour & Saturday morning service commenced, replacing Spit Junction – Balmoral Heights section of 232. Shared Cremorne Wharf – Cremorne Junction at different times with other routes in the 221-225 range. Shared Cremorne Wharf – Spit Junction with 224. 6 September 1987: Peak hour service replaced by extension of 246 from City (Wynyard). Saturday morning service not replaced.
Page 42 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Streets From 30 January 1968 From Cremorne Wharf via Milson Rd, Murdoch St, Florence St, Spofforth St (Cremorne Junction), Military Rd (Spit Junction), Spit Rd, Punch St, Moruben Rd, Stanton Rd, Tivoli St, Kirkoswald Av, Burran Av, Wyargine St, Edwards Bay Rd to The Grove (Balmoral Heights). Reverse on return. Alteration By 7 October 1975: Ex Cremorne Wharf from Military Rd via Mandolong Rd, Moruben Rd. Unaltered on return.
Timetable Summary 30 January 1968
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Cremorne Wharf- 25 M-F Balmoral Hts 7.19am Balmoral Hts 6.25pm Ph A Balmoral Heights Sat 8.32am 1.32pm 60 B Sun A – Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. B – Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. Ph –Peak hours only.
Route 227 MILSONS POINT – MOSMAN JUNCTION – TARONGA ZOO Timeline 15 January 1995: Peak hour service, Milsons Point – Mosman Junction – Taronga Zoo, commenced as part of general reorganisation of Mosman area routes, replacing 247 trips over the same route. Sunday service, Milsons Point – Mosman Junction, commenced 9 March 1997. 16 October 2005: Curtailed to run Milsons Point – Mosman Junction (peak hours & Sundays).
Streets Milsons Point – Taronga Zoo From 15 January 1995 From Milsons Point (Alfred St) via Alfred St, Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction, Mosman Junction), Bradleys Head Rd to Taronga Zoo (top gates). From Taronga Zoo (top gates) via reverse route to Miller St (North Sydney), then Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St to Milsons Point.
Milsons Point – Mosman Junction From 16 October 2005 From Milsons Point (Alfred St) via Alfred St, Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction) to Raglan St (Mosman Junction). From Mosman Junction (Military Rd at Raglan St) via Military Rd, Falcon St, Miller St (North Sydney), Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St to Milsons Point.
Timetable Summary 15 January 1995
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Milsons Point- 28 M-F Taronga Zoo 8.27am Milsons Pt 6.03pm Ph Taronga Zoo Sat Sun Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Taronga Zoo, afternoon from Milsons Point).
Page 43 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 9 March 1997
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Milsons Point- 28 M-F Taronga Zoo 8.27am Milsons Pt 6.03pm Ph Taronga Zoo Sat Sun Milsons Pt 9.30amM 10.25pmM 60 M – To Mosman Junction. Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Taronga Zoo, afternoon from Milsons Point).
16 October 2005
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Milsons Point- 28 M-F Mosman Jun 7.07am Milsons Pt 6.07pm Ph Mosman Junction Sat Sun Milsons Pt 9.20am Mosman Jun 6.50pm 60 Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Mosman Junction, afternoon from Milsons Point).
Route 228 MILSONS POINT – CLIFTON GARDENS Timeline 15 January 1995: Weekday daytime service commenced as part of general reorganisation of Mosman area routes, replacing part of 235. 2 August 2009: As part of a further reorganisation of Mosman area routes, reduced to a peak hour service.
Streets From 15 January 1995 From Milsons Point (Alfred St) via Alfred St, Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction, Mosman Junction), Prince Albert St, Whiting Beach Rd, Bradleys Head Rd, Thompson St, Burrawong Av, Kardinia St, Morella Rd, unnamed street (Clifton Gardens). From Clifton Gardens (unnamed street near Morella Rd) via reverse route to Miller St (North Sydney), then Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St to Milsons Point.
Timetable Summary 15 January 1995
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Milsons Point- 30 M-F Clifton Gdns 7.13am Milsons Pt 6.20pm 60* Clifton Gardens Sat Sun * More frequent in peak hours.
2 August 2009
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Milsons Point- 30 M-F Clifton Gdns 7.06am Milsons Pt 6.03pm Ph Clifton Gardens Sat Sun Ph – Peak hours only.
Page 44 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Route 229 ATHOL WHARF – TARONGA ZOO (top gates) (Athol Wharf has been known as Taronga Zoo Wharf since 1987.) Timeline 29 June 1958: New route (trips not timetabled, but ran on demand for visitors to Taronga Zoo alighting from ferries), supplementary to 238, commenced as part of replacement of Athol Wharf – Balmoral Beach tram service by buses. By October 1976: At different times, selected morning trips on 247 and/or 250 extended to start to/from Athol Wharf, also supplementing 238. By 1 June 1987: 229 renumbered part of 238.
Streets From 29 June 1958 (based on later timetables) From Athol Wharf via Athol Wharf Rd, Bradleys Head Rd to Taronga Zoo (top gates). Reverse on return.
Timetable Summary 29 June 1958 See also 237 & 238
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Athol Wharf- M-F Taronga Zoo Sat Sun Relief trips between 10.00am & 3.00pm from Athol Whf
Route 229 MILSONS POINT – BEAUTY POINT – BALMORAL HEIGHTS Timeline 15 January 1995: Off-peak service commenced as part of general reorganisation of Mosman area routes, replacing part of 235.
Streets From 15 January 1995 From Milsons Point (Alfred St) via Alfred St, Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction), Spit Rd (Mosman), Medusa St, Pindari Av, Beauty Point Rd, Pearl Bay Av (Beauty Pont), (left) Spit Rd, Parriwi Rd, Spit Rd, Stanton Rd, Tivoli St, Kirkoswald Av, Burran Av (Balmoral Heights), Stanton Rd, Moruben Rd, Mandolong Rd, Military Rd (Spit Junction), Falcon St, Miller St, Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St to Milsons Point.
Timetable Summary 15 January 1995
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Milsons Point- 62 M-F Milsons Pt 9.30am Beauty Pt 3.59pm 60 Beauty Point- round Sat Balmoral Heights trip Sun
Route 230 MUSGRAVE ST WHARF – MOSMAN (Calypso Av) (Musgrave St Wharf has been known as Mosman South Wharf since 1996) Timeline 6 July 1953: Afternoon peak hour route (from Musgrave St Wharf only) supplementary to 236 commenced. By January 1966: Ceased. All service provided by 236.
Page 45 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Streets From 6 July 1953 (based on January 1966 timetable) From Musgrave St Wharf via Musgrave St, Raglan St to Calypso Av (Mosman).
Route 230 MILSONS POINT – MOSMAN WHARF Timeline 15 January 1995: Full time service commenced, as part of general reorganisation of Mosman area routes, replacing 220. Night service Mosman Wharf – Mosman Junction shared with 233 until 9 March 1997, when 233 ceased to run via Mosman Wharf.
Streets From 15 January 1995 From Milsons Point (Alfred St) via Alfred St, Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction, Mosman Junction), Avenue Rd to Mosman Wharf. From Mosman Wharf via reverse route to Miller St (North Sydney), then Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St to Milsons Point.
Timetable Summary 15 January 1995
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Milsons Point- Fr Mil Pt M-F Mosman Whf 6.23am Milsons Pt 11.25pm 30* A Mosman Wharf 14J Sat 7.05am 11.55pm B 27M Sun Milsons Pt 9.00am 10.25pm C * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. B – Milsons Point-Neutral Bay Junction 15, Milsons Point-Mosman Wharf 30. Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. C – Milsons Point-Cremorne Junction 3 trips per hour, Milsons Point-Mosman Wharf 30. Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. J – To Neutral Bay Junction (17 to Cremorne Junction). M – To Mosman Wharf.
9 March 1997 See also 227
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Milsons Point- 30 M-F Mosman Whf 6.23am Milsons Pt 11.23pm 30* A Mosman Wharf Sat 7.03am 11.55pm 30 A Sun Milsons Pt 9.30am 10.55pm 60 B * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. B – Plus short-working/s before first trip shown.
Route 231 MUSGRAVE ST WHARF – MOSMAN (Want St, later Milner St) (Musgrave St Wharf has been known as Mosman South Wharf since 1996) Timeline 6 July 1953: Afternoon peak hour route (from Musgrave St Wharf only) supplementary to 236 commenced. 1 November 1953: Curtailed to run Musgrave St Wharf – Mosman (Milner St). By October 1976: Ceased. All service provided by 236.
Page 46 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Streets Musgrave St Wharf – Mosman (Want St) From 6 July 1953 (based on January 1966 timetable) From Musgrave St Wharf via Musgrave St, Raglan St to Want St (Mosman).
Musgrave St Wharf – Mosman (Milner St) From 1 November 1953 (based on January 1966 timetable) From Musgrave St Wharf via Musgrave St, Raglan St to Milner St (Mosman).
Timetable Summary January 1966
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Musgrave St 6 M-F Musg St Whf 5.39pm Musg St Whf 5.53pm Ph Wharf-Mosman Sat (Milner St) Sun Ph – Afternoon peak hour only (from Musgrave St Wharf).
Route 232 MUSGRAVE ST WHARF – BALMORAL HEIGHTS Musgrave St Wharf – Balmoral (Esther Rd) (limited service) (The terminus at Balmoral Heights was originally known as Balmoral, but had been renamed Balmoral Heights by 1951.) (Musgrave St Wharf has been known as Mosman South Wharf since 1996.) Timeline About 10 September 1939: Musgrave St Wharf – Balmoral (Wyargine St)/Balmoral Heights (days/hours of service?) renumbered from part of 236. Route between Musgrave St Wharf & Spit Junction then shared by 232 & 236. Balmoral (Esther Rd) – Musgrave St Wharf (limited morning peak hour service?) renumbered from 235. 30 January 1951: Balmoral (Esther Rd) – Musgrave St Wharf (limited service?) renumbered back from 232 to 235. 21 May 1951: Balmoral (Esther Rd) – Musgrave St Wharf (limited service?) renumbered from part of 235. By 17 June 1951: Hours/days of service of Musgrave St Wharf – Balmoral Heights increased to full time. 2 November 1952: Night, Saturday afternoon & Sunday service Musgrave St Wharf – Balmoral Heights ceased. Alternative service at those times provided by 236 Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction and (at night & on Saturday afternoons from 24 November 1952, then on Sunday from 7 December 1952) extension of 235 from Spit Junction to Balmoral Heights & Beauty Point. 1 November 1953: Hours of operation of Musgrave St Wharf – Balmoral Heights probably reduced to peak hours & Saturday mornings. Full time service Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction continued to be provided by 236. Off-peak service between Spit Junction & Balmoral Heights probably replaced by an extension of 235 from Spit Junction to Balmoral Heights & Beauty Point. 30 November 1959: Balmoral (Esther Rd) – Musgrave St Wharf possibly replaced by a 237 trip at about the same time from Balmoral (Esther Rd) to Athol Wharf. 232 was then Musgrave St Wharf – Balmoral Heights (peak hours & Saturday mornings?). 30 January 1968: Musgrave St Wharf – Balmoral Heights ceased. All service between Musgrave St Wharf & Spit Junction provided by 236. Peak hour & Saturday morning service to Balmoral Heights replaced by 227 from Cremorne Wharf.
Streets Musgrave St Wharf – Balmoral Heights 12 October 1941 Extended in Balmoral Heights from (location ?) to Edwards Bay Rd at The Grove.
Page 47 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Circa 1946 (Source: Gregory’s street directory) From Musgrave St Wharf via Musgrave St, Raglan St, Military Rd (Mosman Junction, Spit Junction), Spit Rd, Punch St, Moruben Rd, Stanton Rd, Tivoli St, Fairfax Rd, Kirkoswald Av, Burran Av, Wyargine St, Edwards Bay Rd to The Grove (Balmoral Heights). Reverse on return. Alteration 2 November 1952: Ex Musgrave St Wharf from Tivoli St via Kirkoswald Av (not via Fairfax Rd).
Balmoral (Esther Rd) – Musgrave St Wharf From 21 May 1951 From Balmoral (Esther Rd) via Raglan St, Musgrave St to Musgrave St Wharf.
Timetable Summary 17 June 1951
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Musgrave St 17 M-F Musg St Whf 7.25am Musg St Whf 11.18pm 60* A Wharf-Balmoral Sat Balmoral Hts 7.28am 11.18pm B Heights Sun 8.37am Balmoral Hts 8.37pm 60 Balmoral (Esther M-F Esther Rd 8.21am C Rd)-Musgrave St Sat 8.17am C Wharf Sun * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus short-working/s after last trip shown. B – Morning, Balmoral Heights-Musgrave St Wharf 20. Afternoon, Balmoral Heights-Spit Junction 30 (connection to Musgrave St Wharf where no through trip), Balmoral Heights-Musgrave St Wharf 60. Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. C – 1 trip from Balmoral (Esther Rd) to Musgrave St Wharf only.
29 June 1958
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Musgrave St 19 M-F Musg St Whf 7.17am Balmoral Hts 6.47pm Ph A Wharf-Balmoral Sat Balmoral Hts 8.02m 1.02pm 60 Heights Sun Balmoral (Esther M-F Esther Rd 8.17am B Rd)-Musgrave St Sat Wharf Sun A – Plus short-working/s after last trip shown. B – 1 trip from Balmoral (Esther Rd) to Musgrave St Wharf only.
Route 233 MUSGRAVE ST WHARF – BALMORAL BEACH (Musgrave St Wharf has been known as Mosman South Wharf since 1996.) Timeline 2 July 1972: Monday-Sunday night service commenced, replacing parts of 236 & 238, as a result of the withdrawal of the Circular Quay – Taronga Zoo (Athol Wharf) ferry service at night. By October 1976: Sunday night service ceased. 13 October 1985: Trips from Musgrave St Wharf rerouted via Mosman Wharf, replacing 220 at night. By 1 June 1987: Also ran early Monday-Saturday mornings, replacing parts of 236 & 238 at those times. 9 March 1997: Rerouted direct via Raglan St (not via Mosman Wharf). Night service to Mosman Wharf was already being provided by 230, which had commenced on 15 January 1995. 30 June 1997: Night trips from Balmoral Beach rerouted direct via Raglan St (not via Bradleys Head Rd & Prince Albert St).
Page 48 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 2 August 2009: As part of reorganisation of Mosman area routes, replaced by parts of: 236 Mosman South Wharf – Spit Junction (extended hours of operation daily in early mornings & nights) 245 City (Wynyard) – Balmoral Beach (new daily full time route) 247 City (Wynyard) – Taronga Zoo (existing daily service along Bradleys Head Rd).
Streets From 2 July 1972 From Musgrave St Wharf via Musgrave St, Raglan St, Queen St, Prince Albert St, Thompson St, Bradleys Head Rd (Mosman), Middle Head Rd, Beaconsfield Rd, Wolseley Rd, Redan St, Raglan St, The Esplanade to Awaba St (Balmoral Beach). From Balmoral Beach (The Esplanade at Awaba St) via Awaba St, Waitovu St, Mandolong Rd, The Esplanade, then reverse route to Musgrave St Wharf. Alterations From 3 September 1972: Ex Musgrave St Wharf from Prince Albert St via Whiting Beach Rd, Bradleys Head Rd (not via Thompson St). Reverse on return. From 13 October 1985: Ex Musgrave St Wharf from Raglan St via Canrobert St, Avenue Rd to Mosman Wharf, then Avenue Rd (Mosman Junction), Military Rd, Prince Albert St, Thompson St, Bradleys Head Rd. Ex Balmoral Beach from Prince Albert Rd via Military Rd, Avenue Rd, Canrobert St, Raglan St.
By 1 June 1987 (morning trips only) From Musgrave St Wharf via Musgrave St, Raglan St, Military Rd, then normal route to Balmoral Beach. From Balmoral Beach (The Esplanade at Awaba St) via normal route to Military Rd, then Raglan St, Musgrave St to Musgrave St Wharf. Alterations By 28 May 1989 (all trips): Ex Musgrave St Wharf from Prince Albert St via Whiting Beach Rd, Bradleys Head Rd, King Max St, Middle Head Rd. Reverse on return. By 15 January 1995 (morning trips from Musgrave St Wharf): Ex Musgrave St Wharf from Whiting Beach Rd via Bradleys Head Rd to Taronga Zoo (top gates), then Bradleys Head Rd, King Max St. From 3 March 1997: Ex Mosman South Wharf from Raglan St via Military Rd, Prince Albert St (not via Mosman Wharf). Reverse on return. From 30 June 1997 (night trips): Ex Balmoral Beach from The Esplanade via Raglan St, Musgrave St (not via Bradleys Head Rd, Prince Albert St, etc). Unaltered ex Mosman South Wharf.
Timetable Summary 2 July 1972
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Musgrave St 18 M-F Balmoral Bch 6.58pm Musg St Whf 12.20am Ns Wharf-Balmoral Sat 6.58pm 12.23am Ns Beach Sun 6.58pm 10.18pm Ns Ns – Night service.
13 October 1985
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Musgrave St 18† M-F Balmoral Bch 7.03pm Musg St Whf 12.19am Ns Wharf-Balmoral Sat 6.58pm 12.23am Ns Beach‡ Sun ‡ Via Mosman Wharf on trips from Musgrave St Wharf. † Trip time from Musgrave St Wharf (13 on return trip). Ns – Night service.
Page 49 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 30 June 1997
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mosman South 11† M-F Balmoral Bch 6.02am Mos Sth Whf 12.18am MNs Wharf-Balmoral Sat 6.48am 12.23am MNs Beach Sun † Trip time from Mosman South Wharf (7 on return trip). MNs – Early morning & night service.
Route 234 CLIFTON GARDENS – ATHOL WHARF (Athol Wharf has been known as Taronga Zoo Wharf since 1987) Timeline 5 May 1969: Limited morning peak hour service from Clifton Gardens only commenced. 29 December 1986: Renumbered part of 238.
Streets From June 1969 From Clifton Gardens (Kardinia St at Morella Rd) via Kardinia St, Burrawong Av, Thompson St, Bradleys Head Rd, Athol Wharf Rd to Athol Wharf. Alteration By August 1979: Extended in Clifton Gardens to start from unnamed street, then via Morella Rd, Kardinia St.
Timetable Summary 13 October 1985
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Clifton Gardens- 14 M-F Clifton Gdns 7.56am Ph Athol Wharf Sat Sun Ph – Morning peak hour only (from Clifton Gardens only).
Route 235 CLIFTON GARDENS – SPIT JUNCTION – BALMORAL HEIGHTS – BEAUTY POINT Balmoral (Esther Rd) – Clifton Gardens (limited service?) Balmoral (Esther Rd) – Musgrave St Wharf (limited morning peak hour service?) Balmoral (Esther Rd) – Spit Junction (limited service?) Clifton Gardens – Mosman Wharf (1952) (Musgrave St Wharf has been known as Mosman South Wharf since 1996.) Timeline 29 November 1937: Clifton Gardens – Mosman (Almora St) commenced. 28 November 1938: Limited service (?) extended to/diverted via Balmoral (Esther Rd). 20 February 1939: Altered/extended to run in three parts: Spit Junction – Clifton Gardens Balmoral (Esther Rd) – Spit Junction (limited service?) (when ceased?) Balmoral (Esther Rd) –Musgrave St Wharf (limited morning peak hour service?) About 10 September 1939: Balmoral (Esther Rd) –Musgrave St Wharf renumbered 232. 30 January 1951: Clifton Gardens – Spit Junction ceased at the request of Mosman Council, to eliminate competition with private 198 City (Barrack St) – Clifton Gardens. Balmoral (Esther Rd) –Musgrave St Wharf renumbered back from 232 to 235. 21 May 1951: Balmoral (Esther Rd) –Musgrave St Wharf renumbered 232.
Page 50 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 25 May 1952: Service to Clifton Gardens restored as Clifton Gardens – Mosman Wharf, in connection with the Mosman bus/ferry Co-ordination Scheme, replacing private 198. 20 October 1952: Altered to run Spit Junction – Clifton Gardens. Sunday service ceased. 24 November 1952: Extended from Spit Junction to Beauty Point via Balmoral Heights on weeknights & Saturday afternoons (& Sundays from 7 December 1952), replacing 232 & 236 north of Spit Junction at those times. 235 was then Clifton Gardens – Spit Junction – Balmoral Heights – Beauty Point. 1 November 1953: Extension from Spit Junction to Beauty Point via Balmoral Heights on weeknights, Saturday afternoons & Sundays ceased. Extension from Spit Junction to Beauty Point via Balmoral Heights during the off-peak period & on Saturday mornings probably commenced at this time, replacing 232 & 236 north of Spit Junction at those times. By 29 June 1958: Extension from Spit Junction to Beauty Point via Balmoral Heights on Saturday mornings ceased, leaving route as Clifton Gardens – Spit Junction (weekdays & Saturday mornings), extended from Spit Junction to Beauty Point via Balmoral Heights during weekday off-peak. By 7 October 1975: Saturday morning service ceased. By 1 June 1987: Rerouted via Parriwi Rd on return from Beauty Point, replacing 248 which had ceased running there previously. 15 January 1995: Replaced by 228 & 229 as part of general reorganisation of Mosman area routes.
Streets Clifton Gardens – Spit Junction Circa 1948 (Gregory’s street directory) From Spit Junction via Military Rd (Mosman Junction), Prince Albert St, Simpson St, Major St, Whiting Beach Rd, Bradleys Head Rd, Thompson St, Burrawong Av, Kardinia St, Morella Rd (Clifton Gardens).
Clifton Gardens – Mosman Wharf From 25 May 1952 From Clifton Gardens (Kardinia St at Morella Rd) via Kardinia St, Burrawong Av, Thompson St, Bradleys Head Rd, Whiting Beach Rd, Major St, Simpson St, Prince Albert St, Military Rd (Mosman Junction), Belmont Rd, Cowles Rd, Avenue Rd to Mosman Wharf. From Mosman Wharf via reverse route to Prince Albert St, then Whiting Beach Rd, then reverse route to Clifton Gardens.
Clifton Gardens – Spit Junction From 20 October 1952 From Clifton Gardens (Kardinia St at Morella Rd) via Kardinia St, Burrawong Av, Thompson St, Bradleys Head Rd, Whiting Beach Rd, Major St, Simpson St, Prince Albert St, Military Rd (Mosman Junction), Gouldsbury St, The Crescent, Myahgah Rd to Military Rd (Spit Junction). From Spit Junction (Myahgah Rd at Military Rd) via Military Rd, Prince Albert St, Thompson St, Burrawong Av, Kardinia St to Morella Rd (Clifton Gardens).
Clifton Gardens – Spit Junction – Balmoral Heights – Beauty Point From 24 November 1952 (based on 29 June 1958 timetable) From Clifton Gardens (Kardinia St at Morella Rd) via Kardinia St, Burrawong Av, Thompson St, Bradleys Head Rd, Whiting Beach Rd, Major St, Simpson St, Prince Albert St, Military Rd (Mosman Junction), Gouldsbury St, The Crescent, Myahgah Rd (Spit Junction), Military Rd, Spit Rd, Punch St, Moruben Rd, Stanton Rd, Tivoli St, Kirkoswald Av, Burran Av (Balmoral Heights), Stanton Rd, Spit Rd, Medusa St, Pindari Av, Beauty Point Rd, Pearl Bay Av to Moss Lane (Beauty Point). From Beauty Point (Pearl Bay Av at Moss Lane) via reverse route to Medusa St, then Spit Rd, Stanton Rd, Tivoli St, Kirkoswald Av, Burran Av (Balmoral Heights), Stanton Rd, Moruben Rd, Punch St, Spit Rd (Spit Junction), Military Rd (Mosman Junction), Prince Albert St, then reverse route to Clifton Gardens. Alterations From January 1971: Ex Beauty Point from Prince Albert St via Thompson St. Unaltered on return. By August 1979: Ex Clifton Gardens from Burran Av via Stanton Rd, Moruben Rd, Awaba St, Spit Rd. By August 1979: From Beauty Point via Pearl Bay Av, (left) Spit Rd, Parriwi Rd, Spit Rd.
Page 51 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 By August 1979: Extended in Clifton Gardens from Kardinia St/Morella Rd via Morella Rd, unnamed street. Reverse on return. From 6 December 1982: Ex Clifton Gardens from Prince Albert St via Military Rd, Mandolong Rd, Moruben St, Clifford St (Spit Junction), Spit Rd, Military Rd, Mandolong Rd, Moruben Rd, Stanton Rd. Ex Beauty Point from Burran Av via Stanton Rd, Moruben Rd, Clifford St (Spit Junction), Spit Rd, Military Rd. By November 1984: Ex Beauty Point from Prince Albert St via Whiting Beach Rd, Bradleys Head Rd, Thompson St. Unaltered on reverse.
Timetable Summary 25 May 1952
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Clifton Gardens- 18 M-F Clifton Gdns 6.15am Mosman Whf 11.57pm 60* Mosman Wharf Sat 6.58am 11.57pm 60 Sun 9.28am 11.27pm 60 * More frequent in peak hours.
29 June 1958
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Clifton Gardens- Fr C Gdns M-F Spit Junction 7.24amC Beauty Pt 2.20pmC A Spit Junction- 10S Clifton Gdns 9.50amB Clifton Gdns 6.41pmS Beauty Point 24B Sat Spit Junction 9.01amC 1.11pmS 30 Sun A – Peak hours, Clifton Gardens-Spit Junction. Day, Clifton Gardens-Beauty Point 60. B – To Beauty Point. C – To Clifton Gardens. S – To Spit Junction.
7 October 1975
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Clifton Gardens- Fr C Gdns M-F Spit Junction 7.21amC Beauty Pt 2.20pmC A Spit Junction- 12S Clifton Gdns 9.40amB Clifton Gdns 4.15pmS Beauty Point 26B Sat Sun A – Peak hours, Clifton Gardens-Spit Junction. Day, Clifton Gardens-Beauty Point 60. B – To Beauty Point. C – To Clifton Gardens. S – To Spit Junction.
Route 236 MUSGRAVE ST WHARF – SPIT JUNCTION – BEAUTY POINT Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction – Balmoral (Wyargine St) (1933-39) (The terminus at Wyargine St, Balmoral became known as Balmoral Heights by the 1940s.) (Musgrave St Wharf has been known as Mosman South Wharf since 1996.) Timeline 19 April 1933: Private 236 Musgrave St Wharf – Mosman (Military Rd/Raglan St) taken over from Paddison Brothers. 8 May 1933: Private 156 Musgrave St Wharf – Mosman (Calypso Av) taken over from Paddison Brothers. 156 & 236 combined as 236 & extended as: Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction – Balmoral (Wyargine St) Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction – Mosman (Medusa St)
Page 52 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 As at 17 September 1934, both services ran Mondays-Saturdays, while the Musgrave St Wharf – Balmoral service also ran on Public Holidays. Timetables in 1934 show, in addition to above services, supplementary trips running Musgrave St Wharf – Military Rd & Musgrave St Wharf – Queen St (morning peak hour) & Musgrave St Wharf – Calypso Av (afternoon peak hour). 20 October 1935: Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction – Mosman (Medusa St) extended from Medusa St to Beauty Point. About 10 September 1939: Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction – Balmoral (Wyargine St) renumbered 232, leaving 236 as Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction – Beauty Point. Route between Musgrave St Wharf & Spit Junction then shared by 232 & 236 until 30 January 1968. By 17 June 1951: Hours/days of service of Musgrave St Wharf – Beauty Point increased to full time. 2 November 1952: Night & weekend service curtailed to run Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction. Service between Spit Junction & Beauty Point (& Balmoral Heights) at those times replaced by extension of 235 as from 24 November 1952. 6 July 1953: 236 retained for trips from Musgrave St Wharf to Spit Junction or beyond, but weekday afternoon peak hour supplementary routes renumbered: 230 Musgrave St Wharf – Mosman (Calypso Av) 231 Musgrave St Wharf – Mosman (Want St) 1 November 1953: Curtailed to run Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction except during peak hours, when it continued to run Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction – Beauty Point. Service between Spit Junction & Beauty Point (& Balmoral Heights) during the off-peak period on weekdays & on Saturday mornings probably replaced by a further extension of hours of 235. 30 January 1968: Curtailed to run Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction at all times. 236 became only service over this route, as 232 ceased. Peak hour & Saturday morning service to Beauty Point replaced by 224 from Cremorne Wharf. 2 July 1972: Night service (Monday-Sunday) replaced by 233 over part of route. Early morning trips Monday- Saturday also replaced by 233 over part of route by 1 June 1987. By October 1976: Sunday service on both 233 & 236 ceased. 2 August 2009: As part of reorganisation of Mosman area routes, hours of operation extended on Monday-Saturday early mornings & nights to replace ceased 233. 26 October 2014: Sunday service recommenced.
Streets Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction – Balmoral (Wyargine St) From 17 September 1934 From Musgrave St Wharf via Musgrave St, Raglan St (Mosman Junction), Military Rd (Spit Junction), Spit Rd, Punch St, Moruben Rd, Stanton Rd, Tivoli St, Fairfax Rd, Kirkoswald Av, Burran Av, Wyargine St (Balmoral).
From 20 October 1935 From Musgrave St Wharf via Musgrave St, Raglan St (Mosman Junction), Military Rd (Spit Junction), Spit Rd, Punch St, Moruben Rd, Stanton Rd, Tivoli St, Fairfax Rd, Kirkoswald Av, Burran Av, Wyargine St to Edwards Bay Rd (Balmoral Heights). Reverse on return.
Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction – Mosman (Medusa St) From 17 September 1934 From Musgrave St Wharf via Musgrave St, Raglan St (Mosman Junction), Military Rd (Spit Junction), Spit Rd, Upper Spit [now Spit] Rd, Medusa St, Central [now Pindari] Av, Euryalis St (Mosman).
Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction – Beauty Point From 20 October 1935 From Musgrave St Wharf via Musgrave St, Raglan St (Mosman Junction), Military Rd (Spit Junction), Spit Rd, Medusa St, Central [now Pindari] Av, Beauty Point Rd [probably] to Pearl Bay Rd (Beauty Point). Reverse on return. Supplementary [peak hour?] service Musgrave St Wharf – Military Rd, Mosman: From Musgrave St Wharf via Musgrave St, Raglan St, Milner St, Prince Albert Rd, Military Rd, Raglan St to Military Rd. Return via Raglan St, Musgrave St to Musgrave St Wharf.
Page 53 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Alteration From 1 September 1940: Extended in Beauty Point from Beauty Point Rd/Pearl Bay Rd [probably] via Pearl Bay Av to below Ida Av [now at Moss Lane].
Musgrave St Wharf – Spit Junction From 30 January 1968 From Musgrave St Wharf via Musgrave St, Raglan St (Mosman Junction), Military Rd, Gouldsbury St, The Crescent, Myahgah Rd to Military Rd (Spit Junction). From Spit Junction (Myahgah Rd at Military Rd) via Military Rd, Raglan St, Musgrave St to Musgrave St Wharf. Alteration From 6 December 1982: To approach Spit Junction from Military Rd via Mandolong Rd, Moruben Rd, Clifford St to Spit Rd (Spit Junction). Return via Spit Rd, Military Rd. Circa 2017: To approach Spit Junction from Moruben Rd via Punch St, Spit Rd to Mililtary Rd. Return via Military Rd.
Timetable Summary 1 November 1934
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Musgrave St M-F Wyargine St 7.38am Musg St Whf 11.16pm 30* Wharf-Balmoral Sat 7.38am 11.16pm 30 (Wyargine St) Sun Hols 8.17am 11.45pm 30 Musgrave St M-F Medusa St 7.50am Musg St Whf 11.46pm 30* Wharf-Mosman Sat 7.50am 11.46pm 30 (Medusa St) Sun Hols “Balmoral” in this summary means Balmoral Heights. * More frequent in peak hours.
17 June 1951
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Musgrave St Fr Beau Pt M-F Musg St Whf 7.06amB Musg St Whf 11.48pmB 60* A Wharf-Beauty Point 8S Sat Beauty Pt 7.48amM 11.48pmB C 17M Sun 9.08amM Beauty Pt 9.08pmM 60 A * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. B – To Beauty Point. C – Morning, Musgrave St Wharf-Beauty Point 40. Afternoon, Beauty Point-Spit Junction 30, Beauty Point-Musgrave St Wharf 60 (connection with 232 to Musgrave St Wharf at Spit Junction with Beuaty Point-Spit Junction trips). Night, Musgrave St Wharf-Beauty Point. M – To Musgrave St Wharf. S – To Spit Junction.
Page 54 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 29 June 1958 See also 237
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Musgrave St Fr Mus St M-F Beauty Pt 6.56amM Beauty Pt 7.08pmM A Wharf-Beauty Point 11S Musg St Whf 12.01amS 20B Sat Musg St Whf 7.53amB Beauty Pt 1.33pmM C Musg St Whf 12.18amS Sun Spit Junction 8.46mM 9.35pmS 45 * More frequent in peak hours. A – Peak hours, Musgrave St Wharf-Beauty Point. Day, Musgrave St Wharf-Spit Junction, 30*. Night, Musgrave St Wharf-Spit Junction. B – To Beauty Point. C – Morning, Musgrave St Wharf-Beauty Point 60. Afternoon, Musgrave St Wharf-Spit Junction 30. Night, Musgrave St Wharf-Spit Junction. M – To Musgrave St Wharf. S – To Spit Junction.
30 January 1968
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Musgrave St 10 M-F Spit Junction 7.01am Musg St Whf 12.20am 30* Wharf-Spit Sat 7.34am 12.18am 30 Junction Sun 8.44am 9.35pm 45 * More frequent in peak hours.
2 July 1972 See also 233
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Musgrave St 10 M-F Spit Junction 7.01am Musg St Whf 6.59pm 30* A Wharf-Spit Sat 7.31am 6.44pm 30 A Junction Sun 8.44am 6.35pm 45 A * More frequent in peak hours. A – Night service over part of route provided by 233.
October 1976 See also 233
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Musgrave St 10 M-F Spit Junction 7.00am Musg St Whf 6.59pm 30* A Wharf-Spit Sat 7.31am 6.44pm 30 A Junction Sun * More frequent in peak hours. A – Night service over part of route provided by 233.
2 August 2009
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mosman South 10 M-F Spit Junction 6.08am Mos Sth Whf 8.07pm 30* Wharf-Spit Sat 6.55am 8.04pm 30 Junction Sun * More frequent in peak hours.
Page 55 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 26 October 2014
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mosman South 9 M-F Spit Junction 6.14am Mos Sth Whf 8.18pm 30* Wharf-Spit Sat 7.15am 8.20pm 30 Junction Sun 9.10am 8.20pm 30 * More frequent in peak hours.
Route 237 ATHOL WHARF – MOSMAN (various termini) (Athol Wharf has been known as Taronga Zoo Wharf since 1987.) Timeline 29 June 1958: New peak hour route, Athol Wharf – Mosman (Beaconsfield Rd), supplementary to 238, commenced as part of replacement of Athol Wharf – Balmoral Beach tram service by buses. 2 November 1964: Extended in Mosman from Beaconsfield Rd to Redan & Raglan Sts. 1 morning peak hour trip further extended to start from Balmoral (Esther Rd), possibly replacing the 232 morning peak hour trip from Balmoral (Esther Rd) to Musgrave St Wharf. By 1 June 1987: Renumbered part of 238. By then only 1 trip ran from Mosman (Redan & Raglan Sts) in the morning peak hour.
Streets Athol Wharf – Mosman (Beaconsfield Rd) From 29 June 1958 (As per map in timetable) From Athol Wharf via Athol Wharf Rd, Bradleys Head Rd, King Max St, Middle Head Rd, Beaconsfield Rd to Bayview Av (Mosman). Reverse on return. OR (As per route description in timetable) From Athol Wharf via Athol Wharf Rd, Bradleys Head Rd, King Max St, Middle Head Rd, Gordon St, Wolseley St, Beaconsfield Rd (Mosman). Alteration From 12 March 1960: Ex Athol Wharf from Bradleys Head Rd via Middle Head Rd (not via King Max St). Reverse on return.
Athol Wharf – Mosman (Redan St/Raglan St) (limited service extended to Balmoral (Esther Rd)) By 2 November 1964 From Athol Wharf via Athol Wharf Rd, Bradleys Head Rd , Middle Head Rd, Beaconsfield Rd, Wolseley St, Redan St to Raglan St (Mosman). Reverse on return. Balmoral (Esther Rd) extension: From Balmoral (Esther Rd/Raglan St) via Raglan St to Redan St.
Timetable Summary 29 June 1958 See also 238
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Athol Wharf- 13 M-F Beaconsfld Rd 7.38am Athol Whf 6.27pm Ph Mosman Sat Athol Whf 10.01am 1.01pm 30 A (Beaconsfield Rd) Sun A – From Athol Wharf to Mosman (Beaconsfield Rd) only. Ph – Peak hours only.
Page 56 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 January 1966 See also 238
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Athol Wharf- Fr Athol M-F Redan St 7.38am Athol Whf 5.56pm Ph Mosman† 11J Sat Athol Whf 12.02pmJ 1.02pmJ A 14R Sun † Mosman Junction or Mosman (Redan St/Raglan St) or Balmoral (Esther Rd). A – 3 trips from Athol Wharf only. J – To Mosman Junction. Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Mosman (Redan/Raglan Sts) or Mosman Junction or Balmoral (Esther Rd), afternoon from Athol Wharf to Mosman (King Max St) or to Mosman Junction or to Mosman (Redan St/Raglan St)). R – To Mosman (Redan St/Raglan St).
26 April 1983 See also 238
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Athol Wharf- 14 M-F Redan St 7.37am Athol Whf 5.56pm Ph Mosman (Redan & Sat Raglan Sts) Sun Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Mosman (Redan & Raglan Sts), afternoon from Athol Wharf to Mosman (King Max St) or to Mosman Junction).
Route 238 ATHOL WHARF – BALMORAL BEACH Clifton Gardens – Athol Wharf (limited service) (Athol Wharf has been known as Taronga Zoo Wharf since 1987.) Timeline 29 June 1958: New full-time route commenced as part of replacement of Athol Wharf – Balmoral Beach tram service by buses. Supplemented by 229 on weekends & 237 in weekday peak hours (& Saturday midday peak hour until mid- 1970s). 2 July 1972: Monday-Sunday night service replaced by 233, as a result of the withdrawal of the Circular Quay – Taronga Zoo (Athol wharf) ferry service at night, leaving 238 as a daytime service. Travel at night from the City to Balmoral Beach was then by ferry from Circular Quay to Musgrave St Wharf, then 233 to Balmoral Beach. Early morning trips Monday-Saturday also replaced by 233 over part of route by 1 June 1987. By October 1976: Selected morning trips on 250 extended to start from Athol Wharf to supplement 238. Similarly, selected trips on 247, mainly on weekend mornings, also extended to start from Athol Wharf by 30 August 1992. 29 December 1986: Limited morning peak hour service from Clifton Gardens to Athol Wharf renumbered from 234. By 1 June 1987: 237 renumbered part of 238. By then only 1 trip ran from Redan & Raglan Sts in the morning peak hour. 229 renumbered part of 238. By 15 January 1995: Clifton Gardens – Taronga Zoo Wharf ceased, as part of general reorganisation of Mosman area routes.
Streets Athol Wharf – Balmoral Beach From 29 June 1958 From Athol Wharf via Athol Wharf Rd, Bradleys Head Rd, King Max St, Middle Head Rd (Mosman), Beaconsfield Rd, Wolseley Rd, Redan St, Raglan St, The Esplanade to Awaba St (Balmoral Beach). Reverse on return.
Page 57 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Alterations From 12 March 1960: Ex Athol Wharf from Bradleys Head Rd via Middle Head Rd (not via King Max St). Reverse on return. By January 1966: From Balmoral Beach (The Esplanade at Awaba St) via Awaba St, Waitovu St, Mandolong Rd, The Esplanade.
Clifton Gardens – Athol Wharf From 29 December 1986 From Clifton Gardens (unnamed street near Morella Rd) via Morella Rd, Kardinia St, Burrawong Av, Thompson St, Bradleys Head Rd, Athol Wharf Rd to Athol Wharf.
Mosman (Redan & Raglan Sts) – Taronga Zoo Wharf By 1 June 1987 From Mosman (Redan & Raglan Sts) via Redan St, Wolseley St, Beaconsfield Rd, Middle Head Rd, Bradleys Head Rd, Athol Wharf Rd to Taronga Zoo Wharf.
Timetable Summary 29 June 1958 See also 229, 237
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Athol Wharf- 17 M-F Balmoral Bch 6.08am Athol Whf 11.47pm 30* Balmoral Beach Sat 6.08am 11.37pm 30 Sun 7.23am 10.01pm 20-25 * More frequent in peak hours.
2 July 1972 See also 229, 237
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Athol Wharf- 18 M-F Balmoral Bch 6.03am Athol Whf 7.02pm 30* Balmoral Beach Sat 6.38am 7.01pm 30 Sun 7.23am 7.01pm 20-25 * More frequent in peak hours.
26 October 2014
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Taronga Zoo 14 M-F Balmoral Bch 6.55am T/Zoo Whf 7.03pm 30 A Wharf-Balmoral Sat 9.02am 7.07pm 20 A Beach Sun 9.02am 7.07pm 20 A A – Plus short-workings during the day between Taronga Zoo Wharf & Taronga Zoo (top gates).
Route 239 CITY (Wynyard) – TARONGA ZOO Timeline 29 June 1958: Limited early morning service commenced, replacing similar tram service over the same route. By 1966 ran from Taronga Zoo only. Also operated when ferry services cancelled. 26 April 1983: Renumbered part of 247.
Page 58 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Streets From 29 June 1958 (based on November 1966 timetable) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction, Mosman Junction), Bradleys Head Rd to Taronga Zoo (top gates). From Taronga Zoo (top gates) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City). Alteration From 18 June 1968: Ex Taronga Zoo from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. Unaltered on return.
Timetable Summary November 1966
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 30 M-F Taronga Zoo 6.05am Ms Taronga Zoo Sat Sun Ms – Early morning service (1 trip from Taronga Zoo only).
Route 240 CHATSWOOD – WILLOUGHBY – NARRABEEN Timeline 23 February 1950: Summer Sunday service commenced. 7 May 1950: Ceased.
Streets From 23 February 1950 From Chatswood (station) via Orchard Rd, Victoria Av, Penshurst St, Mowbray Rd (Willoughby), High St, Edinburgh Rd, Eastern Valley Way, [Clive St,] Babbage Rd (East Roseville), Roseville Bridge, Roseville [now Warringah] Rd, Pittwater Rd (Dee Why, Collaroy) to Waterloo St (Narrabeen).
Timetable Summary 23 February 1950
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Chatswood- 66 M-F Narrabeen Sat Sun Chatswood 10.00am Narrabeen 5.00pm A A – Summer Sundays only. 4 trips from Chatswood, 3 trips from Narrabeen.
Route 240 CITY (Wynyard) – MOSMAN (Beaconsfield Rd) Timeline 29 June 1958: New limited early morning service (?) route, supplementary to 247, commenced as part of replacement of limited Wynyard – Balmoral Beach tram service by buses. Also operated when ferry services cancelled. By 1966: Ceased. Mostly covered by other routes.
Streets From 29 June 1958 (based on November 1966 timetable) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction, Mosman Junction), Middle Head Rd, Beaconsfield Rd (Mosman). Page 59 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 From Mosman (Beaconsfield Rd) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City).
Route 240 CITY (Queen Victoria Building) – SPIT JUNCTION (“Citylink”) Timeline 6 November 1989: Off-peak service commenced. Also ran on Saturdays from 16 December 1989 to 31 March 1990. 3 March 1991: Replaced by 178 City (Queen Victoria Building) – Dee Why (and other routes).
Streets From 6 November 1989 From City (Queen Victoria Building) (York St) via Druitt St, Clarence St, Erskine St, York St, Wynyard St, Carrington St, Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Warringah Fwy, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction), Mandolong Rd, Moruben St, Punch St to Spit Rd (Spit Junction). From Spit Junction (Punch St at Spit Rd) via Spit Rd, Military Rd, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], York St to Queen Victoria Building (City).
Timetable Summary 1 April 1990
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Queen 25 M-F Spit Junction 9.35am Q Vic Bldg 2.48pm 15 Victoria Building)- Sat Spit Junction Sun
Route 241 CITY (Wynyard) – BALMORAL BEACH Timeline 29 June 1958: New limited early morning route, supplementary to 247, commenced as part of replacement of limited Wynyard – Balmoral Beach tram service by buses. Also operated when ferry services cancelled. 26 April 1983: Renumbered part of 247.
Streets From 29 June 1958 (based on November 1966 timetable) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction, Mosman Junction), Middle Head Rd, Beaconsfield Rd, Wolseley Rd, Redan St, Raglan St, The Esplanade to Awaba St (Balmoral Beach). From Balmoral Beach (The Esplanade at Awaba St) via Awaba St, Waitovu St, Mandolong Rd, The Esplanade, then reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City). Alteration From 18 June 1968: Ex Balmoral Beach from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. Unaltered on return.
Timetable Summary 29 June 1958
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 28 M-F Balmoral Bch 5.29am Balmoral Bch 12.33am MNs Balmoral Beach Sat 5.28am 6.18am Ms Sun Wynyard 6.37am 7.16am Ms MNs – Early morning & late night service. Ms – Early morning service. Page 60 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1
November 1966
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 36 M-F Wynyard 4.50am Balmoral Bch 6.21am Ms Balmoral Beach Sat Balmoral Bch 5.24am 6.18am Ms Sun Ms1 – Early morning service.
Route 242 CITY (Martin Pl) – MILSONS POINT – NORTH SYDNEY Timeline 30 June 1958: Peak hour service commenced, replacing tram service between Wynyard and Milsons Point station, as buses replacing trams between Wynyard & other destinations were unable to provide a service to/from Milsons Point. Ran in a loop through the City. Morning trips ran North Sydney – Milsons Point – City – North Sydney. Afternoon trips ran Milsons Point – City – North Sydney, but with some trips extended to start from North Sydney. 2 November 1959: Ceased. Alternative service between the City & Milsons Point provided by the North Shore railway line.
Streets From 30 June 1958 Mornings From North Sydney (Blue St at station) via Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St, Burton St (Milsons Point), Broughton St, McDougall St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Cahill Expwy, Macquarie St, Martin Pl (City), George St, Wynyard St, Carrington St, Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St to North Sydney station. Afternoons From Milsons Point (Broughton St at station) via Broughton St, McDougall St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Cahill Expwy, Macquarie St, Martin Pl (City), George St, Wynyard St, Carrington St, Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St, Burton St, Broughton St to Milsons Point station. Alteration From 29 September 1958: Ex Milsons Point from Burton St via Ennis Rd, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
From 2 July 1959 Likely route From Milsons Point (Burton St) via Broughton St, Fitzroy St, Alfred St, Lavender St, Blues Point Rd, Blue St (North Sydney), Pacific Hwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Cahill Expwy, Macquarie St, Martin Pl (City), George St, Wynyard St, Carrington St, Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St, Burton St (Milsons Point).
Timetable Summary 25 July 1958
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Martin Pl)- 35 M-F Nth Sydney 7.30am Martin Pl 6.22pm Ph North Sydney round Sat trip Sun Ph – Peak hours only.
Page 61 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Route 243 CITY (Wynyard) – NORTH SYDNEY (Miller & Falcon Sts) Timeline 29 June 1958: New peak hour route, supplementary to 248, commenced as part of replacement of Wynyard – The Spit tram service by buses. By 1966: Ceased. Covered by other routes.
Streets From 29 June 1958 (based on November 1966 timetable) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St, Miller St to Falcon St (North Sydney). From North Sydney (Miller St/Falcon St) via Miller St, Pacific Hwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], York St to Wynyard Park (City).
Route 243 MILSONS POINT – NORTH SYDNEY (Miller & Falcon Sts) Timeline 27 October 1960: Peak hour trips renumbered from 244. By 1966: Ceased. Covered by other routes.
Route 243 CITY (Wynyard) – NORTH CREMORNE – SPIT JUNCTION Timeline 3 July 1995: Weekday service replaced part of private 224, Cremorne Wharf – Cremorne Junction – Middle Head, when it was transferred from Manly Bus Service (Chris Brownlee). By 17 November 1996: Days of operation extended to run at weekends.
Streets From 3 July 1995 From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Warringah Fwy, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction), Winnie St, Gerard St, Macpherson St, Wyong Rd (North Cremorne), Countess St, Ourimbah Rd, Cowles Rd, Military Rd, Mandolong Rd, Moruben Rd, Punch St to Spit Rd (Spit Junction). From Spit Junction (Punch St at Spit Rd) via Spit Rd, Military Rd, Cowles Rd, then reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City). Alteration From 29 January 1996: To approach Spit Junction from Ourimbah Rd via Brady St to Military Rd. Return via Military Rd, Spit Rd, Ourimbah Rd.
Timetable Summary 3 July 1995
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 23 M-F Spit Junction 7.26am Wynyard 6.07pm 60* North Cremorne- Sat Spit Junction Sun * More frequent in peak hours.
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Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 23 M-F Spit Junction 6.50am Wynyard 6.22pm 60* North Cremorne- Sat 8.55am 5.27pm 60 Spit Junction Sun 9.55am 5.27pm 60 * More frequent in peak hours.
Route 244 CITY (Wynyard) – NEUTRAL BAY JUNCTION Milsons Point – North Sydney (Miller & Falcon Sts) Timeline 29 June 1958: New peak hour route, City (Wynyard) – Neutral Bay Junction, supplementary to 248, commenced as part of replacement of Wynyard – The Spit tram service by buses. By 1966 trips ran from Neutral Bay Junction only in the morning peak hour only. (?): Milsons Point – North Sydney (Miller & Falcon Sts) (limited service?) commenced. 27 October 1960: Milsons Point – North Sydney (Miller & Falcon Sts) renumbered 243. 4 February 1980: Rerouted via Warringah Fwy. By February 1987: Ceased. 2 April 1990: Reinstated as booked seat only “Commuter Specials”. 29 June 1990: “Commuter Specials” ceased.
Streets From 29 June 1958 (based on November 1966 timetable) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd, Wycombe Rd, Yeo St, Rangers Rd to Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction). From Neutral Bay Junction (Rangers Rd at Military Rd) via Military Rd, Falcon St, Miller St, Pacific Hwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], York St to Wynyard Park (City). Alterations From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy): Ex North Sydney from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. Unaltered on return. 4 February 1980: Ex Neutral Bay Junction from Falcon St via Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
Timetable Summary November 1966
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 17 M-F Neut Bay Jun 7.57am Wynyard 5.30pm Ph Neutral Bay Sat Wynyard 6.24am A Junction Sun A – 1 trip from City (Wynyard) only. Ph – Peak hours only (mornings from Neutral Bay Junction, afternoon from City (Wynyard)).
26 April 1983
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 15 M-F Neut Bay Jun 8.10am Ph Neutral Bay Sat Junction Sun Ph – Morning peak hour only (from Neutral Bay Junction only).
Page 63 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Route 244 CITY (various termini) – BALMORAL NAVAL DEPOT – CHOWDER BAY Timeline 3 July 1995: Selected 246 & 247 weekday trips extended as City (Queen Victoria Building) – Balmoral Naval Depot, replacing part of private route 224, Cremorne Wharf – Cremorne Junction – Middle Head, when it was transferred from Manly Bus Service (Chris Brownlee). 3 December 2007: Extended from Balmoral Naval Depot to Chowder Bay. By 2 August 2009: As part of a further reorganisation of Mosman area routes, days of operation extended to run also at weekends. 4 October 2015: City terminus altered from Queen Victoria Building to Wynyard as a result of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network.
Streets City (Queen Victoria Building) – Balmoral Naval Depot From 3 July 1995 From City (Queen Victoria Building) (York St) via Druitt St, Clarence St, Erskine St, York St, Wynyard St, Carrington St, Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Warringah Fwy, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction, Mosman Junction), Middle Head Rd to Chowder Bay Rd (Balmoral Naval Depot). From Balmoral Naval Depot (Middle Head Rd at Chowder Bay Rd) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Queen Victoria Building (City).
City (Queen Victoria Building) – Chowder Bay Alteration From 3 December 2007: Extended from Balmoral Naval Depot via Chowder Bay Rd to end (Chowder Bay). Reverse on return.
City (Wynyard) – Chowder Bay Alteration From 4 October 2015 (commencement date of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via York St to Wynyard Park (City). Return from Carrington St via Margaret St, Clarence St.
Timetable Summary 3 July 1995
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Queen Vic 26† M-F Wynyard 7.15am Wynyard 6.17pm A Bldg)-Balmoral Sat Naval Depot Sun * More frequent in peak hours. † Trip time from Wynyard (extra time to/from Queen Victoria Building). A – Day, City (Queen Victoria Building)-Balmoral Naval Depot 60*. Peak hours, City (Wynyard)-Balmoral Naval Depot. Plus short-working/s before first trip shown.
3 December 2007
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Queen 30† M-F Wynyard 6.45am Chowder Bay 6.35pm A Victoria Building)- Sat Chowder Bay Sun * More frequent in peak hours. † Trip time from Wynyard (extra time to/from Queen Victoria Building). A – Day, City (Queen Victoria Building)-Chowder Bay 60*. Peak hours, City (Wynyard)-Chowder Bay.
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Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Queen 30† M-F Wynyard 6.46am Chowder Bay 7.03pm A Victoria Building)- Sat 8.44am 6.18pm B Chowder Bay Sun 8.45am 6.35pm B * More frequent in peak hours. † Trip time from Wynyard (extra time to/from Queen Victoria Building). A – Day, City (Queen Victoria Building)-Chowder Bay 60*. Peak hours, City (Wynyard)-Chowder Bay. B – Day, City (Queen Victoria Building)-Chowder Bay 60. Early morning & late afternoon, City (Wynyard)-Chowder Bay.
Route 245 CITY (various termini) – CREMORNE JUNCTION Cremorne Junction – Milsons Point (peak hours) Timeline 29 June 1958: New peak hour route, City (Wynyard) – Cremorne Junction, supplementary to 248, commenced as part of replacement of Wynyard – The Spit tram service by buses. 18 June 1968: Selected peak hour trips rerouted via Warringah Fwy. 13 October 1985: Peak hour route Cremorne Junction – Milsons Point commenced. 15 January 1995: As part of general reorganisation of Mosman area routes: Morning peak hour trips Cremorne Junction – Milsons Point replaced by new 227-230. All remaining trips (by then morning peak hour only from Cremorne Junction) to City (Wynyard) rerouted via Warringah Fwy. 2 August 2009: As part of reorganisation of Mosman area routes: Cremorne Junction – City (Wynyard) renumbered 246. 245 altered/extended as City (Queen Victoria Building) – Balmoral Beach (see next entry).
Streets City (Wynyard) – Cremorne Junction From 29 June 1958 (based on November 1966 timetable) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction), Cabramatta Rd, Spofforth St to Military Rd (Cremorne Junction). From Cremorne Junction (Spofforth St at Military Rd) via Military Rd, Falcon St, Miller St, Pacific Hwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], York St to Wynyard Park (City). Alterations From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy) (non-freeway trips): Ex Cremorne Junction from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. Unaltered on return. From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy) (via Warringah Fwy trips): Ex City (Wynyard) from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Warringah Fwy, Falcon St. Reverse on return. By March 1972: Ex Cremorne Junction from Pacific Hwy via Arthur St, Mount St. Unaltered on return.
Milsons Point – Cremorne Junction By 6 September 1987 From Milsons Point (Fitzroy St) via Alfred St, Lavender St, Arthur St, Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction) to Cremorne Junction. From Cremorne Junction (Spofforth St at Military Rd) via Military Rd, then reverse route to Miller St, then Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St, Fitzroy St (Milsons Point).
Page 65 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Timetable Summary November 1966
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 20 M-F Cremorne Jun 7.04am Cremorne Jun 6.19pm Ph Cremorne Junction Sat Wynyard 11.44am Wynyard 12.32pm A Sun A – 3 trips from Wynyard only. Ph – Peak hours only (frequent service).
26 April 1983
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 17 M-F Cremorne Jun 7.57am Cremorne Jun 8.40am Ph A Cremorne Junction Sat Sun A – Extra trips Thursday night. Ph –Morning peak hour only (from Cremorne Junction only).
6 September 1987
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 18 M-F Cremorne Jun 7.54am Cremorne Jun 8.49am Ph Cremorne Junction Sat Sun Milsons Point- 17 M-F Cremorne Jun 8.15am Cremorne Jun 8.36am Ph Cremorne Junction Sat Sun Ph –Morning peak hour only (from Cremorne Junction only).
Route 245 CITY (various termini) – BALMORAL BEACH Timeline 2 August 2009: New full time service, City (Queen Victoria Building) – Balmoral Beach, commenced, replacing part of 233 at night, as part of reorganisation of Mosman area routes. 4 October 2015: City terminus altered from Queen Victoria Building to Wynyard as a result of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network.
Streets City (Queen Victoria Building) – Balmoral Beach From 2 August 2009 From City (Queen Victoria Building) (York St) via Druitt St, Clarence St, Erskine St, York St, Wynyard St, Carrington St, Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Warringah Fwy, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction, Mosman Junction), Raglan St, The Esplanade to Awaba St (Balmoral Beach). From Balmoral Beach (The Esplanade at Awaba St) via Awaba St, Waitovu St, Mandolong Rd, The Esplanade, then reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Queen Victoria Building (City).
City (Wynyard) – Balmoral Beach Alteration From 4 October 2015 (commencement date of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via York St to Wynyard Park (City). Return from Carrington St via Margaret St, Clarence St.
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Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Queen 30† M-F Balmoral Bch 5.40am Wynyard 11.47pm A Victoria Building)- Sat 6.19am 11.42pm B Balmoral Beach Sun 8.45am 7.12pm B * More frequent in peak hours. † Trip time from Wynyard (extra time to/from Queen Victoria Building). A – Peak hours & night, City (Wynyard)-Balmoral Beach. Day, City (Queen Victoria Building)-Balmoral Beach 60*. B – Early morning & night, City (Wynyard)-Balmoral Beach. Day, City (Queen Victoria Building)-Balmoral Beach 60.
4 October 2015
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 29 M-F Balmoral Bch 5.40am Wynyard 11.47pm 60* Balmoral Beach Sat 6.19am 11.42pm 60 Sun 8.44am 7.12pm 60 * More frequent in peak hours.
Route 246 CITY (various termini) – SPIT JUNCTION – BALMORAL HEIGHTS Spit Junction – Milsons Point (peak hours) Timeline 29 June 1958: New peak hour & Saturday morning route, City (Wynyard) – Spit Junction, supplementary to 248, commenced as part of replacement of Wynyard – The Spit tram service by buses. 18 June 1968: Selected peak hour trips rerouted via Warringah Fwy. By January 1973: Saturday morning trips replaced by 247. 6 September 1987: Selected peak hour trips extended from Spit Junction to Balmoral Heights, replacing 227. By then most City trips (all trips to/from Balmoral Heights) rerouted via Warringah Fwy. New route Milsons Point – Spit Junction commenced. 15 January 1995: As part of general reorganisation of Mosman area routes: Morning peak hour trips Spit Junction – Milsons Point replaced by new 227-230. All remaining trips rerouted via Warringah Fwy. By March 1997: Selected trips ran on weekends, City (Queen Victoria Building) – Spit Junction. 2 August 2009: As part of a further reorganisation of Mosman area routes, peak hour trips on 245, Cremorne Junction – City (Wynyard) renumbered 246.
Streets City (Wynyard) – Spit Junction From 29 June 1958 (based on November 1966 timetable) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction), Spit Rd, Clifford St, Moruben Rd, Punch St to Spit Rd (Spit Junction). From Spit Junction (Punch St at Spit Rd) via Spit Rd, Military Rd, Falcon St, Miller St, Pacific Hwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], York St to Wynyard Park (City). Alterations Late 1950s/early 1960s (?): To approach Spit Junction from Military Rd via Mandolong Rd, Moruben Rd, Punch St to Spit Rd. Return via Spit Rd, Military Rd. From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy): Ex The Spit from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. Unaltered on return. From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy) (via Warringah Fwy trips): Ex City (Wynyard) from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Warringah Fwy, Falcon St. Reverse on return. By March 1972: Ex Spit Junction from Pacific Hwy via Arthur St, Mount St. Unaltered on return.
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City (Wynyard) – Spit Junction – Balmoral Heights From 6 September 1987 From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Warringah Fwy, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction), Mandolong Rd, Moruben Rd, Stanton Rd, Tivoli St, Kirkoswald Av, Burran Av, Wyargine St, Edwards Bay Rd to The Grove (Balmoral Heights). From Balmoral Heights (Edwards Bay Rd at The Grove) via reverse route to Moruben Rd, then Punch St, Spit Rd, Military Rd, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], York St to Wynyard Park (City).
Milsons Point – Spit Junction By 6 September 1987 From Milsons Point (Fitzroy St) via Alfred St, Lavender St, Arthur St, Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction), Mandolong Rd, Moruben St, Punch St to Spit Rd (Spit Junction). From Spit Junction (Punch St at Spit Rd) via Spit Rd, Military Rd, then reverse route to Miller St, then Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St, Fitzroy St (Milsons Point).
Timetable Summary November 1966
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 23 M-F Spit Junction 6.36am Spit Junction 6.42pm Ph Spit Junction Sat 7.38am 1.19pm 15 Sun Ph – Peak hours only.
26 April 1983
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 26 M-F Spit Junction 7.02am Wynyard 6.57pm Ph Spit Junction Sat Sun Ph – Peak hours only.
6 September 1987
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- Fr Wyn M-F Balmoral Hts 7.18amY Wynyard 5.59pmB Ph1 Spit Junction- 19S 6.40pmS Balmoral Heights 26B Sat Sun Milsons Point-Spit 20 M-F Spit Junction 7.18am Milsons Pt 5.52pm Ph2 Junction Sat Sun B – To Balmoral Heights. Ph1 – Peak hours only (morning from Spit Junction, some extended to start from Balmoral Heights; afternoon, from City (Wynyard), some extended to Balmoral Heights). Plus later trips on Thursdays, from City (Wynyard) to Spit Junction (last trip 9.10pm from Wynyard). Ph2 – Peak hours only (morning from Spit Junction, afternoon from Milsons Point). S – To Spit Junction. Y – To City (Wynyard).
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Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- Fr Wyn M-F Balmoral Hts 7.12amY Wynyard 6.01pmB PNs Spit Junction- 21S 9.52pmS Balmoral Heights 29B Sat Sun B – To Balmoral Heights. PNs – Peak hour & night service. Peak hours, frequent service City (Wynyard)-Spit Junction. Plus City (Wynyard)- Balmoral Heights (morning from Balmoral Heights, afternoon, from City (Wynyard)). Night, City (Wynyard)- Spit Junction. Plus short-working/s before first trip shown & during the morning peak hour. S – To Spit Junction. Y – To City (Wynyard).
Route 247 CITY (various termini) – MOSMAN JUNCTION – TARONGA ZOO City (Wynyard) – Balmoral Beach (limited service) City (Wynyard) – Balmoral Naval Depot (limited service) Milsons Point – Mosman Junction – Taronga Zoo (peak hours) Selected trips extended to start from Taronga Zoo Wharf Timeline 29 June 1958: New weekday route commenced as part of replacement of Wynyard – Mosman Post Office tram service by buses. By January 1973 also ran Saturday mornings and later Saturday afternoons. Shared City – Spit Junction with 248. 18 June 1968: Selected peak hour trips (later also trips at other times) rerouted via Warringah Fwy. 17 August 1981: Weekday off-peak & Saturday morning trips extended from Mosman Junction to Taronga Zoo. As a result, 239 over the same route renumbered part of 247. 241 City (Wynyard) – Balmoral Beach (limited early morning service) renumbered part of 247. 26 April 1983: New peak hour route, Milsons Point – Taronga Zoo, commenced. Saturday afternoon City (Wynyard) – Mosman Junction trips extended to Taronga Zoo. 8 February 1987: Limited service 249 City (Wynyard) – Balmoral Naval Depot renumbered part of 247. By 30 August 1992: Selected trips extended to start from Taronga Zoo Wharf, mainly on weekend mornings, to supplement 238 (extension ceased by 15 January 1995). 6 December 1992: Weekday off-peak trips extended in City from Wynyard to Queen Victoria Building. 15 January 1995: As part of general reorganisation of Mosman area routes: Peak hour service Milsons Point – Taronga Zoo replaced by new 227-230. All remaining trips, except early morning & late night, rerouted via Warringah Fwy. Daytime Saturday & Sunday trips also extended in City from Wynyard to Queen Victoria Building. 3 July 1995: City (Wynyard) – Balmoral Naval Depot renumbered 244 when it became an all-day weekday service, at the time of transfer of private 224 from Manly Bus Service (Chris Brownlee). By July 2002: City (Wynyard) – Balmoral Beach (limited service) ceased. 4 October 2015: City terminus altered from Queen Victoria Building to Wynyard as a result of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network. 26 November 2017: Base service curtailed to run City (Wynyard) – Mosman Junction. Extended from Mosman Junction to Taronga Zoo in early morning and late night. Service between Mosman Junction & Taronga Zoo at other times replaced by extended M30.
Page 69 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Streets City (Wynyard) – Mosman Junction From 29 June 1958 (based on November 1966 timetable) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction) to Raglan St (Mosman Junction). From Mosman Junction (Military Rd at Raglan St) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City). Alterations From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy) (Non-freeway trips): Ex Mosman Junction from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. Unaltered on return. From 18 June 1968 (via Warringah Fwy trips): Ex City (Wynyard) from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Warringah Fwy, Falcon St. Reverse on return. By March 1972 (Non-freeway trips): Ex Taronga Zoo from Pacific Hwy via Arthur St, Mount St. Unaltered on return.
City (Wynyard) – Taronga Zoo Alterations By 26 April 1983: Extended from Mosman Junction via Bradleys Head Rd to Taronga Zoo (top gates). Reverse on return. (Via Warringah Fwy trips): Ex City (Wynyard) from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Warringah Fwy, Falcon St. Reverse on return.
City (Queen Victoria Building) – Taronga Zoo Alteration From 6 December 1992: Extended from City (Wynyard) via York St to Queen Victoria Building. Return via Druitt St, Clarence St, Erskine St, York St, Wynyard St, Carrington St, Margaret St, Clarence St.
City (Wynyard) – Taronga Zoo Alteration From 4 October 2015 (commencement date of light rail construction in George St, City/new CBD bus network): To approach City from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via York St to Wynyard Park (City). Return from York St at Wynyard Park via Erskine St, Clarence St.
City (Wynyard) – Balmoral Beach From 17 August 1981 From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction, Mosman Junction), Middle Head Rd, Beaconsfield Rd, Wolseley Rd, Redan St, Raglan St, The Esplanade to Awaba St (Balmoral Beach). From Balmoral Beach (The Esplanade at Awaba St) via Awaba St, Waitovu St, Mandolong Rd, The Esplanade, then reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City).
City (Wynyard) – Balmoral Naval Depot From 8 February 1987 From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction, Mosman Junction), Middle Head Rd to Chowder Bay Rd (Balmoral Naval Depot).
Milsons Point – Taronga Zoo By 26 April 1983 From Milsons Point (Fitzroy St) via Alfred St, Lavender St, Arthur St, Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction, Mosman Junction), Bradleys Head Rd to Taronga Zoo (top gates). From Taronga Zoo (top gates) via reverse route to Miller St, then Blues Point Rd, Lavender St, Alfred St, Fitzroy St (Milsons Point).
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Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 25 M-F Wynyard 7.27am Wynyard 1.00am 30* Mosman Junction Sat Mosman Jun 4.29am 1.00am 1 trip Sun * More frequent in peak hours.
26 April 1983
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- Fr Wyn M-F Taronga Zoo 6.13amY Wynyard 5.42pmZ A Taronga Zoo 27J 11.43pmJ City (Wynyard)- 32Z Sat Mosman Jun 8.05amY Taronga Zoo 4.15pmY B Balmoral Beach Taronga Zoo 9.47amY Sun C Milsons Point- 24 M-F Milsons Pt 4.35pm Milsons Pt 5.05pm Ph Taronga Zoo Sat Sun * More frequent in peak hours. A – Day, City (Wynyard)-Mosman Junction 15*, City (Wynyard)-Taronga Zoo 30. Night, City (Wynyard)-Mosman Junction. Plus 2 early morning trips City (Wynyard)-Balmoral Beach. Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. B – Morning, City (Wynyard)-Mosman Junction 15, City (Wynyard)-Taronga Zoo 30. Afternoon, City (Wynyard)- Taronga Zoo 60. Later service between City (Wynyard) & Spit Junction provided by 175-190. Plus early morning trip from Balmoral Beach to City (Wynyard). C – Service between City (Wynyard) & Spit Junction provided by 175-190. J – To Mosman Junction. Ph – Afternoon peak hour only (from Milsons Point). Y – To City (Wynyard). Z – To Taronga Zoo.
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Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- Fr Wyn M-F Taronga Zoo 6.13amY Taronga Zoo 6.15pmY A Taronga Zoo 29J Mosman Jun 11.48pmY City (Wynyard)- 34Z Sat Taronga Zoo 7.58amY Taronga Zoo 6.20pmY B Balmoral Beach Mosman Jun 12.00mnY Sun Wynyard 9.10amZ Taronga Zoo 5.30pmY 30 C Wynyard 6.06pmJ Milsons Point- Fr M Pt M-F Taronga Zoo 7.53am Milsons Pt 6.03pm Ph Taronga Zoo 24J Sat 29Z Sun * More frequent in peak hours. A – Day, City (Wynyard)-Mosman Junction 15, City (Wynyard)-Taronga Zoo 30. Night, City (Wynyard)-Mosman Junction. Plus 2 early morning trips City (Wynyard)-Balmoral Beach. Plus early morning trip City (Wynyard)- Balmoral Naval Depot. Extra trips Friday night. Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. B – Morning, City (Wynyard)-Mosman Junction 15, City (Wynyard)-Taronga Zoo 30. Afternoon, City (Wynyard)- Taronga Zoo 30. Night, City (Wynyard)-Mosman Junction. C – Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. J – To Mosman Junction. Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Taronga Zoo, afternoon from Milsons Point to Mosman Junction or to Taronga Zoo). Y – To City (Wynyard). Z – To Taronga Zoo.
15 January 1995
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Q Vic Bldg)- Fr Wyn M-F Taronga Zoo 6.13amY Wynyard 12.10amJ A Taronga Zoo 26J† Sat Taronga Zoo 8.04amQ Q Vic Bldg 5.41pmZ B City (Q Vic Bldg)- 31Z† Wynyard 12.00mnZ Balmoral Beach Sun Wynyard 9.07amZ Q Vic Bldg 5.44pmZ C Taronga Zoo 9.30amQ Wynyard 11.20pmZ * More frequent in peak hours. † Trip time from Wynyard (extra time to/from Queen Victoria Building). A – Peak hours & night, City (Wynyard)-Taronga Zoo. Day, City (Queen Victoria Building)-Mosman Junction 15, City (Queen Victoria Building)-Taronga Zoo 30. Plus early morning trip City (Wynyard)-Balmoral Beach. Extra trips Friday night. Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. B – Day, City (Queen Victoria Building)-Taronga Zoo 30. Night, City (Wynyard)-Taronga Zoo. Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. C – Day, City (Queen Victoria Building)-Taronga Zoo 30. Night, City (Wynyard)-Taronga Zoo. Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. J – To Mosman Junction. Q – To City (Queen Victoria Building). Y – To City (Wynyard). Z – To Taronga Zoo.
Page 72 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 2 August 2009 See also 244 & 245
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Queen 26† M-F Taronga Zoo 6.14amY Q Vic Bldg 2.49pmZ A Victoria Building)- 9.37amQ Wynyard 11.25pmZ Taronga Zoo Sat Wynyard 6.25amZ Q Vic Bldg 5.49pmZ B Taronga Zoo 9.07amQ Wynyard 11.12pmZ Sun Wynyard 6.30amZ Q Vic Bldg 5.49pmZ B Taronga Zoo 9.37amQ Wynyard 9.43pmZ * More frequent in peak hours. † Trip time from Wynyard (extra time to/from Queen Victoria Building). A – Day, City (Queen Victoria Building)-Taronga Zoo 30*. Peak hours & night, City (Wynyard)-Taronga Zoo. Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. B – Day, City (Queen Victoria Building)-Taronga Zoo 30. Early morning & night, City (Wynyard)-Taronga Zoo. Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. Q – To City (Queen Victoria Building). Y – To City (Wynyard). Z – To Taronga Zoo.
26 November 2017
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- Fr Wyn M-F Taronga Zoo 5.44amY Taronga Zoo 10.45pmY A Mosman Junction† 23M Wynyard 12.19amM 25Z Sat 6.05amY Taronga Zoo 11.45pmY B Sun Wynyard 6.44amZ 11.46pmY B * More frequent in peak hours. † Selected trips extended to Taronga Zoo. A – Early morning & late night, City (Wynyard)-Taronga Zoo. Peak hours & day, City (Wynyard)-Mosman Junction 30*. Plus short-working/s after last trip shown. B – Early morning & late night, City (Wynyard)-Taronga Zoo. Day, City (Wynyard)-Mosman Junction 30. Plus short- working/s after last trip shown. M – To Mosman Junction. Y – To City (Wynyard). Z – To Taronga Zoo.
Route 248 CITY (Wynyard) – THE SPIT – SEAFORTH – BROOKVALE Timeline 29 June 1958: New full time route, City (Wynyard) – The Spit commenced, replacing Wynyard – The Spit tram service. Supplemented by peak hour routes 244-246. Shared City – Spit Junction with 247. Shared whole route with new peak hour 168, City (Wynyard) – North Balgowlah (see Route Histories – Government – Northern Beaches). 23 November 1959: Selected morning peak hour trips extended to run The Spit – Seaforth – The Spit – City (Wynyard). By August 1966: Selected morning peak hour trips extended to commence from various termini in Balgowlah (furthest point Condamine St/Griffiths St), replacing similar trips on 174. 18 June 1968: Selected peak hour trips rerouted via Warringah Fwy. By 17 April 1971: Selected morning peak hour trips further extended to commence from Brookvale Depot. By November 1973: Early morning & night service on Saturday & Sunday, City (Wynyard) – The Spit, replaced by 175-190. By 9 August 1981: Most off-peak trips extended from The Spit to Seaforth via Manly Rd.
Page 73 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 26 April 1983: As part of general reorganisation of Manly-Warringah routes: 248 ceased other than selected morning peak hour trips The Spit – Seaforth – The Spit – City (Wynyard). Service at other times replaced by routes in the 168-190 range. Morning peak hour trips starting from points between Brookvale Depot & Balgowlah (Wanganella St) renumbered 175. Service between the City & the Spit Junction/The Spit area at most times provided by 168-190. By 2 August 2009: As part of reorganisation of Mosman area routes, most trips rerouted via Warringah Fwy.
Streets City (Wynyard) – The Spit From 29 June 1958 (based on November 1966 timetable) From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction), Spit Rd, (first) Parriwi Rd (Mosman), Spit Rd to south end of Spit Bridge (The Spit). From The Spit (Spit Rd, south end of Spit Bridge) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City).
City (Wynyard) – Balgowlah (Condamine St/Griffith St) Alterations By August 1966: Extended to start from Balgowlah (Condamine St/Griffiths St) via Condamine St, Sydney Rd, Spit Bridge to The Spit. From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy) (non-freeway trips): Ex The Spit from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. Unaltered on return. From 18 June 1968 (via Warringah Fwy trips): Ex City (Wynyard) from Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge] via Warringah Fwy, Falcon St. Reverse on return.
City (Wynyard) – Brookvale Depot Alterations By 17 April 1971: Extended to start from Brookvale Depot via Pittwater Rd, Condamine St. By March 1972: Ex The Spit from Pacific Hwy via Arthur St, Mount St. Unaltered on return. By circa 1980: Ex City (Wynyard) from Military Rd direct via Spit Rd (not via Parriwi Rd). Reverse on return.
The Spit – Seaforth – The Spit – City (Wynyard) 23 November 1959 From The Spit (north end of Spit Bridge) via Battle Blvd, Palmerston Pl, Ponsonby Pde, Sydney Rd (Seaforth), Manly Rd, Spit Bridge, Spit Rd, (first) Parriwi Rd, Spit Rd (Mosman), Military Rd (Spit Junction, Cremorne Junction, Neutral Bay Junction), Falcon St, Miller St, Pacific Hwy (North Sydney), Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], York St to Wynyard Park (City). Alterations From 18 June 1968 (opening date of Warringah Fwy) Ex The Spit from Pacific Hwy via Walker St, Mount St, Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge]. By March 1972: Ex The Spit from Pacific Hwy via Arthur St, Mount St. Unaltered on return. By circa 1980: Ex The Spit from Spit Bridge via Spit Rd (not via Parriwi Rd), Military Rd. By 2 August 2009 (most trips): Ex The Spit from Falcon St via Warringah Fwy, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge].
Timetable Summary November 1966 See also 246 & 247
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 30 M-F Wynyard 4.40am The Spit 11.43pm 30* The Spit Sat 4.40am Wynyard 11.50pm AM 15 PM 20 Sun 8.04am 11.04pm 20 * More frequent in peak hours. Page 74 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1
January 1973
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 30 M-F Wynyard 4.40am The Spit 11.43pm 30* A The Spit Sat 4.40am Wynyard 8.00pm 20 B Sun 8.42am The Spit 11.39pm 20 B * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus The Spit-Seaforth-The Spit-City (Wynyard) trips in morning until approx 11.00am. B – Most service in early morning Saturday & Sunday, Saturday nights & Winter Sunday nights provided by 175-190.
26 April 1983
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips The Spit-Seaforth- 41 M-F The Spit 7.31am The Spit 9.53am Ph The Spit-City Sat (Wynyard) Sun Ph – Morning peak hour only (from The Spit to City (Wynyard)).
Route 249 CROWS NEST – TARONGA ZOO Timeline 29 June 1958: New peak hour route, supplementary to 250, commenced as part of replacement of Lane Cove – Taronga Park Zoo tram service by buses. 26 April 1983: Renumbered part of 250.
Streets From 29 June 1958 Likely route From Crows Nest (Burlington St?) via Willoughby Rd, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction, Mosman Junction), Bradleys Head Rd to Taronga Zoo (top gates). From Taronga Zoo (top gates) via reverse route to Falcon St, then (?) (Crows Nest).
Route 249 CITY (Wynyard) – BALMORAL NAVAL DEPOT Timeline 26 April 1983: Limited morning peak hour service from City (Wynyard), renumbered from 259. 8 February 1987: Renumbered part of 247.
Streets From 26 April 1983 From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Pacific Hwy, Blue St (North Sydney), Miller St, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction, Mosman Junction), Middle Head Rd to Balmoral Naval Depot.
Timetable Summary 26 April 1983
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 32 M-F Wynyard 7.19am Ph Balmoral Naval Sat Depot Sun Ph – Morning peak hour only (from City (Wynyard)).
Page 75 of 76 14 August 2018 Route Histories Govt Inner North 1 Route 249 CITY (Wynyard) – BEAUTY POINT Timeline 6 September 1987: New peak hour service, replacing 224.
Streets From 6 September 1987 From City (Wynyard) (Carrington St) via Margaret St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Warringah Fwy, Falcon St, Military Rd (Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Junction, Spit Junction), Spit Rd (Mosman), Medusa St, Pindari Av, Beauty Point Rd, Pearl Bay Av to Moss Lane (Beauty Point). From Beauty Point (Pearl Bay Av at Moss Lane) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St to Wynyard Park (City).
Timetable Summary 6 September 1987
Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No
trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Wynyard)- 23 M-F Beauty Pt 6.51am Wynyard 6.15pm Ph Beauty Point Sat Sun Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Beauty Point, afternoon from City (Wynyard)).
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