SYDNEY BUS ROUTES

Brief histories from 1925 to the present of the routes and operators of private bus services in the metropolitan area of Sydney, NSW, Australia

Routes 600 – 799 in the Sydney Region Route Number System

A work in progress.  Corrections and comments welcome – robkit.henderson@bigpond.com

Route 600
LIVERPOOL – PARRAMATTA – ROGANS HILL
PARRAMATTA – CASTLE HILL (selected trips extended to West Pennant Hills)
PARRAMATTA – ROGANS HILL – KNIGHTSBRIDGE
30 May 1983:  Parramatta – Rogans Hill renumbered from part of 200, as part of reorganisation of 200 & 201 [all 1925 numbers].  Operated by Parramatta Bus Co (Bosnjak family).
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
17 June 1985:  Some trips extended from Castle Hill to Ridgecrop Dr [now Knightsbridge].
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
20 October 1986:  Rerouted via First Farm Rd, Castle Hill instead of part of Old Castle Hill Rd.
3 December 1994:  Rerouted via Old Castle Hill Rd, Castle Hill instead of Carramar Rd.
24 June 1996:  Rerouted between Castle Hill & Rogans Hill via Old Northern Rd instead of Old Castle Hill Rd & extended from Rogans Hill to Knightsbridge, replacing part of 604.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  600 & 800 amalgamated as 600, Liverpool – Parramatta – Rogans Hill.  Castle Hill – Knightsbridge section transferred to 606.
4 February 2002:  600 split back into 600 Parramatta – Rogans Hill & 800 Parramatta – Liverpool.
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
11 May 2009:  Base service curtailed to Parramatta – Castle Hill, but selected peak period trips extended from Castle Hill to New Line Rd/Castle Hill Rd, West Pennant Hills via Cherrybrook, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Full time service between Castle Hill and Rogans Hill provided instead by 603.  Extension to Cherrybrook/West Pennant Hills provided a connection between that area and Parramatta, in lieu of previous 627.

Route 601
PARRAMATTA – KELLYVILLE – ROUSE HILL – WINDSOR
30 May 1983:  Parramatta – Rouse Hill renumbered from part of 200 [1925 number], as part of reorganisation of 200 & 201.  Operated by Parramatta Bus Co (Bosnjak family).
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
3 February 1988:  Extended from Rouse Hill to Windsor Shops.
11 September 1988:  Extended from Windsor Shops to Windsor Stn.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  Shortened to become Parramatta – Rouse Hill.  Rouse Hill – Windsor section replaced by 608. 
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
11 March 2007:  Curtailed to operate Parramatta – Kellyville (Acres Rd) in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Service between Parramatta & Rouse Hill now provided by T64 & T65.
11 May 2009:  Extended from Kellyville to Rouse Hill Town Centre, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.

Route 602
BAULKHAM HILLS – WEST BAULKHAM HILLS
27 November 1983:  Limited shopping service Baulkham Hills – West Baulkham Hills commenced by Parramatta Bus Co (Bosnjak family).  Limited shopping service.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
17 June 1985:  Extended via a loop in West Baulkham Hills.
24 June 1996:  Ceased without direct replacement.

PARRAMATTA – CASTLE HILL – KELLYVILLE
24 June 1996:  Commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family), mainly over existing routes, replacing 603 between Castle Hill & Kellyville.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  Ceased.  Parramatta – Castle Hill section already served by 600 & Castle Hill – Kellyville section replaced by 608 & 830.

Route 603
PARRAMATTA – CASTLE HILL – KELLYVILLE via East Baulkham Hills
PARRAMATTA – CASTLE HILL – KNIGHTSBRIDGE via East Baulkham Hills
PARRAMATTA – CASTLE HILL – ROGANS HILL – GLENHAVEN via East Baulkham Hills
PARRAMATTA – CASTLE HILL – ROGANS HILL via East Baulkham Hills
30 May 1983:  Parramatta – Excelsior Ave, Baulkham Hills via East Baulkham Hills renumbered from part of 200 [1925 number], as part of reorganisation of 200 & 201.  Operated by Parramatta Bus Co (Bosnjak family).
27 November 1983:  Extended from Excelsior Ave, Baulkham Hills to Castle Hill Shops.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
17 June 1985:  Extended from Castle Hill Shops to Ridgecrop Dr, Castle Hill [now Knightsbridge].
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
3 February 1988:  Extended around full length of Ridgecrop Dr.
3 December 1994:  Altered to become Parramatta – Castle Hill – Kellyville via East Baulkham Hills.  Castle Hill – Ridgecrop Dr section replaced by part of 604.
24 June 1996:  Altered to become Parramatta – Rogans Hill via East Baulkham Hills.  Castle Hill – Kellyville section replaced by 602.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
13 November 2000:  Extended from Rogans Hill to Knightsbridge, replacing 606 in that section (except on Sundays, when 606 continued to divert there).
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
11 May 2009:  Altered north of Castle Hill to run to Mills Rd/Carinda Dr, Glenhaven via Rogans Hill, Gilbert Rd & Knightsbridge, replacing 600 between Castle Hill & Rogans Hill and replacing 636 in Glenhaven.  Weekday peak period trips extended from Mills Rd/Carinda Dr to Bannerman Rd, Glenhaven.  Service to Tuckwell Rd provided by 610.  Service to Old Castle Hill Rd provided by rerouted 637.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 4,

Route 604
PARRAMATTA – BAULKHAM HILLS POOL – CASTLE HILL – KNIGHTSBRIDGE
30 May 1983:  Parramatta – Baulkham Hills Pool renumbered from part of 200 [1925 number], as part of reorganisation of 200 & 201.  Operated by Parramatta Bus Co (Bosnjak family).
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
18 November 1985:  Altered to run via Windsor Rd, Baulkham Hills between Junction Rd & Seven Hills Rd instead of Arthur St.  Arthur St section partly replaced by 605.
3 December 1994:  Extended from Baulkham Hills Pool to Knightsbridge via Castle Hill, replacing part of 603.
24 June 1996:  Shortened to become Parramatta – Castle Hill via Baulkham Hills Pool, but altered between Winston Hills & Castle Hill to cover parts of 605 & 606.  Knightsbridge served by 600 instead.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
11 May 2009:  Selected weekday inter-peak trips diverted via Woodberry Village, as 606 no longer provided a service between there and Castle Hill - as a result of MoT review of Region 4.

Route 605
PARRAMATTA – WINSTON HILLS (Old Windsor Rd)
30 May 1983:  Renumbered from part of 200, as part of reorganisation of 200 & 201 [1925 numbers].  Operated by Parramatta Bus Co (Bosnjak family).
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
18 November 1985:  Altered to run via Junction Rd, Arthur St, Watkins Rd & Cropley Dr, Baulkham Hills instead of Orchard Ave (outwards) & Chisholm Dr (inwards), replacing part of 604.
3 December 1994:  Altered to run via Churchill Dr & Asquith Ave, Winston Hills instead of Windsor Rd between Churchill Dr & Junction Rd.
24 June 1996:  Ceased.  Partly replaced by 604 rerouted in Winston Hills area.

Route 606
PARRAMATTA – WINSTON HILLS – CASTLE HILL
30 May 1983:  Mainly a new route, commenced as part of reorganisation of 200 & 201 [1925 numbers].  Operated by Parramatta Bus Co (Bosnjak family).
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
18 November 1985:  Route altered to run via Churchill Dr instead of Kleins & Moxhams Rds, when Moxhams Rd bridge closed to bus traffic.  Kleins Rd area covered by 609 instead.
24 June 1996:  Altered to run via McKillop Dr, Barina Downs, Windsor, Showground, Victoria, Carrington & Showground Rds instead of Parsonage Rd & Middleton Ave.  Parsonage Rd & Middleton Ave area covered by 604 instead.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  Altered to run via Showground Rd direct (instead of Victoria & Carrington Rds), then rerouted via Knightsbridge shops, Tuckwell & Old Castle Hill Rds instead of Showground Rd to cover parts of 600 & 602.
13 November 2000:  Knightsbridge diversion operated on Sundays only.  603 extended to Knightsbridge on other days.
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
11 May 2009:  Altered to Parramatta – Winston Hills shops, as a result of MoT review of Region 4 – see next entry.  Service between Winston Hills and Castle Hill replaced by T60.  Service between Woodberry Village and Castle Hill provided instead by selected weekday inter-peak diversions of 604.  Sunday service to Knightsbridge replaced by 603.

PARRAMATTA – WINSTON HILLS SHOPS via Redbank Rd, Northmead
11 May 2009:  Altered route, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Replaced part of 609 between North Parramatta & Northmead.  Operated by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).

Route 607
PARRAMATTA – WINSTON HILLS SHOPS
PARRAMATTA – WINSTON HILLS (Woodberry Village)
(Terminal loop known as Oakes Rd Loop from 1985)
30 May 1983:  Parramatta – Winston Hills (Woodberry Village) renumbered from part of 200, as part of reorganisation of 200 & 201 [1925 numbers].  Operated by Parramatta Bus Co (Bosnjak family).
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
18 November 1985:  Altered to run via Churchill Dr instead of Redbank, Kleins  & Moxhams Rds, when Moxhams Rd bridge closed to bus traffic.  Redbank & Kleins Rds area covered by extension of 609 instead.  Terminal loop then known as Oakes Rd Loop.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  Weekday off-peak & Saturday journeys extended from Oakes Rd to Winston Hills Shops.
13 November 2000:  606 & 607 rearranged in Winston Hills area, such that 606 became only full time route in Winston Hills area & 607 followed same route but ran in weekday peaks only to terminate at Crestwood – see next entry.  706 covered old 607 in Buckleys Rd. 

PARRAMATTA – WINSTON HILLS – CRESTWOOD
13 November 2000:  606 & 607 rearranged in Winston Hills area, such that 606 became only full time route in Winston Hills area & 607 followed same route but ran in weekday peaks only.  Operated by Westbus (National Express group).
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
11 March 2007:  Ceased in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Covered by 606 & T62.

Route 608
CASTLE HILL – ROUSE HILL – WINDSOR
20 March 2000:  Commenced by Westbus (National Express group), replacing 601 between Rouse Hill & Windsor & 602 between Castle Hill & Wrights Rd/Green Rd, Kellyville.
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 March 2007:  Altered in Kellyville/Beaumont Hills area in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.
11 May 2009:  Curtailed to Rouse Hill Town Centre – Windsor, and rerouted direct via Windsor Rd instead of Beaumont Hills, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Service between Castle Hill and Rouse Hill provided by 610.  Service in Beaumont Hills area provided by 610 & T64.

Route 609
PARRAMATTA – NORTH PARRAMATTA
WESTMEAD HOSPITAL – PARRAMATTA – LAKE PARRAMATTA – NORTHMEAD
30 May 1983:  Parramatta – Lake Parramatta renumbered from part of 200, as part of reorganisation of 200 & 201 [1925 numbers].  Operated by Parramatta Bus Co (Bosnjak family).
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
18 November 1985:  Extended from Lake Parramatta to Redbank Rd, Northmead to cover parts of 606 & 607, when Moxhams Rd bridge was closed to bus traffic.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  Through-routed with new 712, Parramatta Wharf – Westmead Hospital – Northmead, to form a combined bi-directional loop, Parramatta – Lake Parramatta – Northmead – Westmead Hospital – Parramatta Wharf..
13 November 2000:  Altered to Westmead Hospital – Parramatta – Lake Parramatta – Northmead (no longer a loop), replacing 712 between Parramatta & Westmead Hospital.
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
11 May 2009:  Curtailed to Parramatta – North Parramatta (same as original Lake Parramatta terminal loop), as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Service between North Parramatta & Northmead replaced by rerouted 606.  Service between Parramatta & Westmead Childrens Hospital replaced by rerouted 711.

Route 610
CITY (Railway Square) – CASTLE HILL – KELLYVILLE – ROUSE HILL via M2 Hills Motorway
CITY (Railway Square) – CASTLE HILL – KNIGHTSBRIDGE via M2 Hills Motorway
CITY (Wynyard) – TUCKWELL RD, CASTLE HILL via Victoria Rd
29 April 1996:  Wynyard – Castle Hill Shops (weekday off-peak) & Wynyard – Tuckwell Rd, Castle Hill (weekday peak hours) both express via Victoria Rd, commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
28 May 1997:  Rerouted via M2 Hills Motorway, Epping Rd, Gore Hill Freeway & Warringah Freeway, & City terminus altered from Wynyard to Railway Square, upon opening of M2 Hills Motorway.
22 June 1998:  Service extended to Saturdays & Sundays. 
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  Weekday peak hour trips extended from Tuckwell Rd, Castle Hill to Knightsbridge Shops.
28 August 2000:  Some trips extended from Castle Hill to Kellyville (in addition to Knightsbridge trips).
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 March 2007:  Extended from Kellyville to Adelphi St, Rouse Hill via Beaumont Hills in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.
16 April 2007:  Some trips renumbered 610X, denoting travel via Lane Cove tunnel.
25 September 2007: Extended from Adelphi St, Rouse Hill to Rouse Hill Town Centre.  From 25 February 2008 has run in conjunction with 619, which commenced on that date.

Route 610X
CITY (Railway Square) – CASTLE HILL – KELLYVILLE – ROUSE HILL via Lane Cove tunnel & M2 Hills Motorway
16 April 2007:  Some weekday peak hour 610 trips renumbered 610X, denoting travel via Lane Cove tunnel.  Operated by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).
25 September 2007: Extended from Adelphi St, Rouse Hill to Rouse Hill Town Centre.

Route 611
CASTLE HILL – NORTH KELLYVILLE – KELLYVILLE
27 November 1983:  Previously unnumbered, mainly school, service given number in Sydney Region Route Number System.  Operated by Parramatta Bus Co (Bosnjak family).
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
Between 1 March 1990 & 3 December 1994:  Curtailed to run Kellyville – North Kellyville.
Between 24 June 1996 & 28 May 1997:  Renumbered 618.

MILSONS POINT – MACQUARIE CENTRE – BLACKTOWN via M2 Hills Motorway
28 May 1997:  Blacktown – Macquarie Centre (every day, including weekday peak hours) & Blacktown – Milsons Point (weekday peak hours only), commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family), upon opening of M2 Hills Motorway.
10 November 1997:  Route shortened to Blacktown – Macquarie Centre.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.

Route 612
MILSONS POINT – CASTLE HILL – KELLYVILLE via M2 Hills Motorway
MILSONS POINT – CASTLE HILL – KNIGHTSBRIDGE via M2 Hills Motorway
MILSONS POINT – TUCKWELL RD, CASTLE HILL via Epping Rd
29 April 1996:  Milsons Point – Tuckwell Rd, Castle Hill via Epping Rd weekday peak hour service commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
28 May 1997:  Rerouted via M2 Hills Motorway, upon opening of Motorway; extended from Tuckwell Rd to Knightsbridge Shops, operating Milsons Point – Knightsbridge (weekday peak hours) & Macquarie Centre – Knightsbridge (every day, including peak hours).
10 November 1997:  Service reduced to weekday peak hours, Milsons Point – Tuckwell Rd, Castle Hill.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
28 August 2000:  Extended from Tuckwell Rd, Castle Hill to Acres Rd, Kellyville.
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 March 2007:  Extended from Acres Rd, Kellyville to Riley T-way station & rerouted via Victoria Rd, Kellyville instead of Kings Rd, both in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way. 

Route 613
CITY (Railway Square) – BELLA VISTA via M2 Hills Motorway
10 November 1997:  Weekday peak hour service commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 May 2009:  Extended from Norwest Blvd/Lexington Dr to Celebration Dr, Bella Vista, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.

Route 613X
CITY (Railway Square) – BELLA VISTA via Lane Cove tunnel & M2 Hills Motorway
20 July 2009:  Additional trips commenced, provided under the Growth Buses programme, similar to 613, but travelling via Lane Cove tunnel.  Operated by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).

Route 614
CITY (Railway Square) – CRESTWOOD via M2 Hills Motorway
CITY (Railway Square) – WEST BAULKHAM HILLS via M2 Hills Motorway
CITY (Wynyard) – WEST BAULKHAM HILLS via Victoria Rd
28 May 1997:  Weekday peak hour service Wynyard – West Baulkham Hills via Victoria Rd commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family)
By 27 April 1999:  Rerouted via M2 Hills Motorway instead of Victoria Rd & extended from Wynyard to Railway Sq.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  Outer terminus altered in morning from Lukes Lane & Merindah Rd to EITHER Chapel Lane & Seven Hills Rd OR Baulkham Hills Rd & Seven Hills Rd; afternoon terminus altered from Lukes Lane & Merindah Rd to Chapel Lane & Seven Hills Rd, West Baulkham Hills.
28 August 2000:  Outer terminus altered (both morning & afternoon) to Barina Downs Rd & Reston Grange, Crestwood.
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
16 April 2007:  Some trips renumbered 614X, denoting travel via Lane Cove tunnel.

Route 614X
CITY (Railway Square) – CRESTWOOD via Lane Cove tunnel & M2 Hills Motorway
16 April 2007:   Some 614 trips renumbered 614X, denoting travel via Lane Cove tunnel.  Operated by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).

Route 615
CITY (Railway Square) – KELLYVILLE – ROUSE HILL – SOUTH WINDSOR via M2 Hills Motorway
CITY (Wynyard) – WINSTON HILLS – KELLYVILLE via Victoria Rd
29 April 1996:  Weekday peak hour service, Wynyard – Winston Hills – Kellyville via Victoria Rd, commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
28 May 1997:  Altered to run Railway Square, City – Kellyville – South Windsor and rerouted via M2 Hills Motorway.
10 November 1997:  Shortened to run Rouse Hill – Kellyville – Railway Square, City (morning peak hour) & Railway Square, City – Kellyville (afternoon peak hour).
22 June 1998:  Afternoon peak journeys re-extended to Rouse Hill.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 March 2007:  Outer terminus altered from Rouse Hill to Riley T-way station in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.
16 April 2007:   Some trips renumbered 615X, denoting travel via Lane Cove tunnel.

Route 615X
CITY (Railway Square) – KELLYVILLE via Lane Cove tunnel & M2 Hills Motorway
16 April 2007:   Some weekday peak hour 615 trips renumbered 615X, denoting travel via Lane Cove tunnel.  Operated by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).

Route 616
CITY (Railway Square) – KELLYVILLE RIDGE – ROUSE HILL via M2 Hills Motorway & NW T-way
11 March 2007:  Railway Sq – Kellyville Ridge renumbered from 735, rerouted via NW T-way instead of Old Windsor Rd & transferred from Busways to Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge), all in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way. 
16 April 2007:   Some trips renumbered 616X, denoting travel via Lane Cove tunnel.
5 November 2007:  Extended from Kellyville Ridge to Rouse Hill Town Centre.

Route 616X
CITY (Railway Square) – KELLYVILLE RIDGE – ROUSE HILL via Lane Cove tunnel, M2 Hills Motorway & NW T-way
16 April 2007:   Some weekday peak hour 616 trips, Railway Sq – Kellyville Ridge, renumbered 616X, denoting travel via Lane Cove tunnel.  Operated by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).
5 November 2007:  Extended from Kellyville Ridge to Rouse Hill Town Centre.

Route 617X
CITY (Railway Square) – ROUSE HILL via Lane Cove tunnel, M2 Hills Motorway & NW T-way
11 March 2007:  Weekday peak hour service commenced by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge) in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Ran via Epping Rd until Lane Cove tunnel opened on 16 April 2007.
16 April 2007:  Rerouted via Lane Cove tunnel.

Route 618
CASTLE HILL – KELLYVILLE – NORTH KELLYVILLE – ROUSE HILL
Between 24 June 1996 & 28 May 1997:  Kellyville – North Kellyville renumbered from 611.  Mainly school service, operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
By 20 March 2000:  Additional trips ran Rouse Hill – Kellyville via Withers Rd.
20 May 2002:  Altered to Castle Hill – Kellyville – Rouse Hill as an all-day weekday service.  North Kellyville then only served by some morning trips.  Afternoon service to North Kellyville then presumably became school services.
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 March 2007:  Ceased, but partly replaced by extension of 610 from Kellyville to Rouse Hill & partly by extension of 741 from Stanhope Gardens to Castle Hill, all in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Complete service to North Kellyville altered in status to school route.

CITY (Queen Victoria Building) – NORWEST (BELLA VISTA)
11 May 2009:  Weekday peak hour service serving new employment area commenced by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge), as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Runs to Norwest in morning peak period and from Norwest in afternoon peak period.

Route 619
CITY (Railway Square) – MACQUARIE PARK – CASTLE HILL via M2 Hills Motorway
25 February 2008:  Macquarie Park – Castle Hill (weekday peak) & Railway Sq – Macquarie Centre – Castle Hill (all other times) commenced by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).  Runs in conjunction with 610/610X.

Route 620
CITY (Queen Victoria Building) – CHERRYBROOK – ROUND CORNER, DURAL via M2 Hills Motorway
4 March 2002:  Commenced by Harris Park Transport (Moore family) under the “City Bus Direct” name.
22 December 2004:  Transferred to Hillsbus (National Express group) after Harris Park Transport gave notice to discontinue contract with Ministry of Transport.
28 January 2005:  Transferred to State Transit when Hillsbus unable to continue operation.
25 September 2005:  Retransferred to Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge), following negotiations between Hillsbus & Government.
16 April 2007:  Some trips renumbered 620X, denoting travel via Lane Cove tunnel.
11 May 2009:  Curtailed to run Town Hall, City – James Henty Dr, Dural, operating during weekday peak hours only, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Runs in conjunction with 621.
18 May 2009:  Re-extended from James Henty Dr to Dural bus depot, as a result of complaints following MoT review.

Route 620X
CITY (Queen Victoria Building) – CHERRYBROOK – ROUND CORNER, DURAL via Lane Cove tunnel & M2 Hills Motorway
16 April 2007:   Some weekday peak hour 620 trips renumbered 620X, denoting travel via Lane Cove tunnel.  Operated by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).
11 May 2009:  Curtailed to run Town Hall, City – James Henty Dr, Dural, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Runs in conjunction with 621.
18 May 2009:  Re-extended from James Henty Dr to Dural bus depot, as a result of complaints following MoT review.

Route 621
CITY (Queen Victoria Building) – NORTH ROCKS – NORTH PARRAMATTA via M2 Hills Motorway
11 June 2002:  Weekday peak hour service commenced by Harris Park Transport (Moore family) under the “City Bus Direct” name.
8 October 2004:  Ceased without replacement.

CITY (Queen Victoria Building) – MACQUARIE PARK – CHERRYBROOK – CASTLE HILL via M2 Hills Motorway
11 May 2009:  Macquarie Park – Castle Hill (weekday peak hours & Sundays) & Town Hall, City – Castle Hill (other times) commenced by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge), as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Replaced 620 other than in weekday peak periods and provides service between Castle Hill & Cherrybrook instead of 626.  Runs in conjunction with 620/X.

Route 622
CITY (Queen Victoria Building) – OATLANDS via M2 Hills Motorway
22 April 2002:  Weekday peak hour service commenced by Harris Park Transport (Moore family) under the “City Bus Direct” name.
8 October 2004:  Ceased without replacement.

MILSONS POINT – CHERRYBROOK – DURAL via M2 Hills Motorway
14 September 2009:  Peak hour route commenced by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge) under Growth Buses programme.

Route 623
PARRAMATTA – NORTH ROCKS – BEECROFT (including various diversions)
June 1997:  Renumbered from 181 [1925 number].  Operated by Harris Park Transport (Moore family).  Sunday trips ran as combined 623/625, Parramatta – North Rocks – Pennant Hills until 25 September 2005.
22 December 2004:  Transferred to Hillsbus (National Express group) after Harris Park Transport gave notice to discontinue contract with Ministry of Transport.
28 January 2005:  Transferred to State Transit when Hillsbus unable to continue operation.

Route 624
PARRAMATTA – CARLINGFORD – EPPING
June 1997:  Renumbered from 165 [1925 number].  Operated by Harris Park Transport (Moore family).
22 December 2004:  Transferred to Hillsbus (National Express group) after Harris Park Transport gave notice to discontinue contract with Ministry of Transport.
28 January 2005:  Transferred to State Transit when Hillsbus unable to continue operation.

Route 625
PARRAMATTA – CARLINGFORD – PENNANT HILLS (including various diversions)
June 1997:  Renumbered from 101 [1925 number].  Operated by Harris Park Transport (Moore family).  Sunday trips ran as combined 623/625, Parramatta – North Rocks – Pennant Hills until 25 September 2005.
22 December 2004:  Transferred to Hillsbus (National Express group) after Harris Park Transport gave notice to discontinue contract with Ministry of Transport.
28 January 2005:  Transferred to State Transit when Hillsbus unable to continue operation.
25 September 2005:  Retransferred to Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge), following negotiations between Hillsbus & Government.  Sunday trips altered to run via standard 625 route, as 623 & 625 now under separate ownership.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
11 May 2009:  Diversions ceased, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.

Route 626
PENNANT HILLS – CHERRYBROOK – CASTLE HILL
30 September 1996:  Pennant Hills – Cherrybrook renumbered from part of 91 [1925 number], but some trips extended from Cherrybrook to Castle Hill.  Operated by Harris Park Transport (Moore family).
22 December 2004:  Transferred to Hillsbus (National Express group) after Harris Park Transport gave notice to discontinue contract with Ministry of Transport.
28 January 2005:  Transferred to State Transit when Hillbus unable to continue operation.
25 September 2005:  Retransferred to Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge), following negotiations between Hillsbus & Government.
11 May 2009:  Curtailed to run Pennant Hills – James Henty Dr, Dural and reduced to weekdays only, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Service between Cherrybrook and Castle Hill provided by 600 and 621 instead.

Route 627
PARRAMATTA – CARLINGFORD – CHERRYBROOK
30 September 1996:  Renumbered from part of 91 [1925 number].  Weekday peak hour service operated by Harris Park Transport (Moore family).
22 December 2004:  Transferred to Hillsbus (National Express group) after Harris Park Transport gave notice to discontinue contract with Ministry of Transport.
28 January 2005:  Transferred to State Transit when Hillbus unable to continue operation.
25 September 2005:  Retransferred to Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge), following negotiations between Hillsbus & Government.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
11 May 2009:  Ceased as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Alternative service between Cherrybrook & Parramatta (but via Castle Hill) provided by extended 600 during weekday peak hours.

Route 628
EPPING – NORTH CARLINGFORD via Ray Rd
4 November 1996:  Renumbered from 82 [1925 number].  Operated by Harris Park Transport (Moore family).  Ran in conjunction with 629, with 629 covering 628 at weekends.
22 December 2004:  Transferred to Hillsbus (National Express group) after Harris Park Transport gave notice to discontinue contract with Ministry of Transport.
28 January 2005:  Transferred to State Transit when Hillbus unable to continue operation.

Route 629
EPPING – NORTH ROCKS via Ray Rd
4 November 1996:  Renumbered from 90 [1925 number].  Operated by Harris Park Transport (Moore family).  Ran in conjunction with 628, with 629 covering 628 at weekends.
22 December 2004:  Transferred to Hillsbus (National Express group) after Harris Park Transport gave notice to discontinue contract with Ministry of Transport.
28 January 2005:  Transferred to State Transit when Hillbus unable to continue operation.

Route 630
BLACKTOWN – BAULKHAM HILLS – EPPING – MACQUARIE CENTRE Red Arrow
21 September 1987:  Blacktown – Epping renumbered from 590 (in order to allow Chatswood – Hornsby to be numbered 590).  Operated jointly by Westbus (Bosnjak family) & Harris Park Transport (Moore family).
22 January 1990:  Extended from Epping to Macquarie Centre.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  Altered to run via Station & Powers Rds, Seven Hills instead of part of Seven Hills Rd & Old Windsor Rd, replacing 713.
December 2004:  Operator’s name of this part of Westbus altered to Hillsbus.
22 December 2004:  Harris Park Transport’s share transferred to Hillsbus (National Express group) after Harris Park Transport gave notice to discontinue contract with Ministry of Transport.
28 January 2005:  Transferred to State Transit when Hillsbus unable to continue operation.
By February 2005:  Ceased to referred to as a “Red Arrow” service.
25 September 2005:  Fully retransferred to Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge), following negotiations between Hillsbus & Government.
11 March 2007:  Rerouted between Blacktown & Seven Hills via Lalor Park, replacing parts of 715 & 717, in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Previous route between Blacktown & Seven Hills already covered by 611.
11 May 2009:  Rerouted between Blacktown & Seven Hills via Wall Park Av, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Service to Lalor Park replaced by extended 705 & rerouted 711.

Route 631
HORNSBY – PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL via Castle Hill Rd
13 June 1995:  Renumbered from 655.  Operated by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd).
18 December 2001:  Glenorie Bus Co transferred to National Express Group.
December 2004:  Operator’s name altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 May 2009:  Ceased as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Pennant Hills – Castle Hill trips continued to be provided by 632 & 633, but no service provided in Castle Hill Rd between Coonara Av & Highs Rd.

Route 632
HORNSBY – PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL – CASTLEWOOD via David Rd
13 June 1995:  Hornsby – Pennant Hills – Castle Hill commenced by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd), following opening of new roads in Cherrybrook area.
18 December 2001:  Glenorie Bus Co transferred to National Express Group.
December 2004:  Operator’s name altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 May 2009:  Extended from Castle Hill to Castlewood estate, replacing 634, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.

Route 633
HORNSBY – PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL via Coonara Ave
13 June 1995:  Commenced by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd), following opening of new roads in West Pennant Hills area.
18 December 2001:  Glenorie Bus Co transferred to National Express Group. 
December 2004:  Operator’s name altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 May 2009:  Curtailed to run Pennant Hills – Castle Hill only as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Rerouted (1) via Highs Rd instead of Glenhope Rd, and (2) via Victoria Rd instead of Pennant Hills Rd during weekday off-peak and Saturdays.  Service to Hornsby now provided by 632. 

Route 634
CASTLE HILL – CASTLEWOOD ESTATE
13 June 1995:  Renumbered from part of 654.  Operated by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd).
18 December 2001:  Glenorie Bus Co transferred to National Express Group. 
December 2004:  Operator’s name altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 May 2009:  Replaced by extension of 632, as a result of MoT review of Region 4. 

Route 635
MACQUARIE CENTRE – BEECROFT – WEST PENNANT HILLS VALLEY – CASTLE HILL
13 June 1995:  Renumbered from part of 654.  Operated by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd)
18 December 2001:  Glenorie Bus Co transferred to National Express Group.
December 2004:  Operator’s name altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 May 2009:  Curtailed to run Beecroft – West Pennant Hills – Castle Hill on weekdays only, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  All trips rerouted via Oratava Av, which was previously a diversion.  Service to Macquarie Centre provided instead by 651.  Runs in conjunction with 651.

Route 636
PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL – GLENHAVEN
13 June 1995:  Renumbered from 653.  Operated by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd).
18 December 2001:  Glenorie Bus Co transferred to National Express Group. 
December 2004:  Operator’s name altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 May 2009:  Ceased as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Service to Glenhaven provided by extended 603 (running to Parramatta).  Pennant Hills – Castle Hill trips now provided by 632 & 633.

Route 637
PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL – GLENORIE
13 June 1995:  Renumbered from 652.  Operated by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd).  Trips on 637/8/9/40/1 ran between Pennant Hills & Round Cnr, Dural variously via Castle Hill or New Line Rd.  Connections made between routes at Round Cnr, Dural.
18 December 2001:  Glenorie Bus Co transferred to National Express Group. 
December 2004:  Operator’s name altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 May 2009:  Base route curtailed to Castle Hill – Glenorie, with selected weekday peak hour trips running Pennant Hills – Glenorie via New Line Rd, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  637/8 rerouted between Castle Hill & Rogans Hill via Old Castle Hill Rd to replace part of 603.

Route 638
PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL – BERRILEE
13 June 1995:  Renumbered from 651.  Operated by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd).  Trips on 637/8/9/40/1 ran between Pennant Hills & Round Cnr, Dural variously via Castle Hill or New Line Rd.  Connections made between routes at Round Cnr, Dural.
18 December 2001:  Glenorie Bus Co transferred to National Express Group. 
December 2004:  Operator’s name altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 May 2009:  Base route altered to Pennant Hills – Berrilee via New Line Rd, with selected weekday peak hour and all Saturday trips running Castle Hill – Berrilee, as a result of MoT review of Region 4. 637/8 rerouted between Castle Hill & Rogans Hill via Old Castle Hill Rd to replace part of 603.

Route 639
PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL – PITT TOWN RD, KENTHURST
13 June 1995:  Renumbered from 658.  Operated by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd).  Trips on 637/8/9/40/1 ran between Pennant Hills & Round Cnr, Dural variously via Castle Hill or New Line Rd.  Connections made between routes at Round Cnr, Dural.
18 December 2001:  Glenorie Bus Co transferred to National Express Group. 
December 2004:  Operator’s name altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.

Route 640
PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL – PORTERS RD, KENTHURST
13 June 1995:  Previously school-only service operated by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd) given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Trips on 637/8/9/40/1 ran between Pennant Hills & Round Cnr, Dural variously via Castle Hill or New Line Rd.  Connections made between routes at Round Cnr, Dural.
18 December 2001:  Glenorie Bus Co transferred to National Express Group. 
December 2004:  Operator’s name altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 May 2009:  Base route curtailed to Pitt Town Rd/Porters Rd – Porters Rd, Kenthurst and connections made at Pitt Town Rd/Porters Rd with 639 for travel to/from Castle Hill or Pennant Hills, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.

Route 641
PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL – ANNANGROVE RD, ANNANGROVE – ROUSE HILL
13 June 1995:  Pennant Hills – Castle Hill – Annangrove Rd, Annangrove renumbered from 657.  Operated by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd).  Trips on 637/8/9/40/1 ran between Pennant Hills & Round Cnr, Dural variously via Castle Hill or New Line Rd.  Connections made between routes at Round Cnr, Dural.
18 December 2001:  Glenorie Bus Co transferred to National Express Group. 
December 2004:  Operator’s name altered to Hillsbus.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 May 2009:  Base route curtailed from Pennant Hills or Castle Hill to Round Cnr, Dural, but also extended from Annangrove to Rouse Hill Town Centre, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Route now Round Cnr, Dural – Annangrove – Rouse Hill Town Centre.

Route 642
CITY (Queen Victoria Building) – ROUND CORNER, DURAL via M2 Hills Motorway & David Rd
11 February 2002:  Commenced by Glenorie Bus Co (National Express Group), under “Hillsbus” name.
8 July 2002:  Altered from New Line Rd to Edward Bennett Dr & John Rd, thus reducing competition with Harris Park Transport’s 620, which had commenced 4/3/02.  Runs in conjunction with 650/2/4.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
16 April 2007:  Some trips renumbered 642X, denoting travel via Lane Cove tunnel.

Route 642X
CITY (Queen Victoria Building) – ROUND CORNER, DURAL via Lane Cove tunnel, M2 Hills Motorway & David Rd
16 April 2007:   Some weekday peak hour 642 trips renumbered 642X, denoting travel via Lane Cove tunnel.  Operated by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).
22 June 2009:  Extended to operate also in weekday off-peak period.

Route 644
CASTLE HILL – DURAL via Anglican Retirement Villages & Ravensbourne Cct.
11 May 2009:  Commenced by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge), as a result of MoT review of Region 4.

Route 650
CITY (Queen Victoria Building) – WEST PENNANT HILLS VALLEY via M2 Hills Motorway & Blacks Rd
8 July 2002:  Commenced by Glenorie Bus Co (National Express Group), under “Hillsbus” name.  Runs in conjunction with 642, 652/4.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.

Route 651
PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL – BERRILEE
21 April 1986:  Renumbered from 203 [1925 number].  Operated by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd).  Trips on 651/2/7/8 ran between Pennant Hills & Round Cnr, Dural variously via Castle Hill or New Line Rd.  Connections made between routes at Round Cnr, Dural.
11 December 1989:  Some trips altered to run to/from Beecroft instead of Pennant Hills.
13 June 1995:  Renumbered 638.

MACQUARIE CENTRE – BEECROFT – WEST PENNANT HILLS VALLEY – CASTLE HILL
11 May 2009:  Replaced 635, as a result of MoT review of Region 4, although 635 still used for Beecroft – Castle Hill (via Oratava Av) trips.  Runs in conjunction with 635.  Operated by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).

Route 652
HORNSBY – PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL – GLENORIE
21 April 1986:  Pennant Hills – Castle Hill – Glenorie renumbered from part of 60/184 [1925 numbers].  Operated by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd).  Trips on 651/2/7/8 ran between Pennant Hills & Round Cnr, Dural variously via Castle Hill or New Line Rd.  Connections made between routes at Round Cnr, Dural.
9 March 1989:  Certain weekday journeys extended from Pennant Hills to Hornsby.
11 December 1989:  Some trips altered to run to/from Beecroft instead of Pennant Hills.
13 June 1995:  Renumbered 637.

CITY (Queen Victoria Building) – WEST PENNANT HILLS VALLEY via M2 Hills Motorway
8 July 2002:  Commenced by Glenorie Bus Co (National Express Group), under “Hillsbus” name.  Runs in conjunction with 642, 650/4.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
16 April 2007:  Renumbered 652X, denoting travel via Lane Cove tunnel.

Route 652X
CITY (Queen Victoria Building) – WEST PENNANT HILLS VALLEY – KNIGHTSBRIDGE via Lane Cove tunnel & M2 Hills Motorway
16 April 2007:   Town Hall, City – West Pennant Hills Valley renumbered from 652, as service rerouted via Lane Cove tunnel.  Operated by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).
11 May 2009:  Extended from Highs Rd/Castle Hill Rd, West Pennant Hills Valley to Knightsbridge, as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  Runs in conjunction with 650.

Route 653
PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL – GLENHAVEN
21 April 1986:  Commenced by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd).
11 December 1989:

• Some trips altered to run to/from Beecroft instead of Pennant Hills.
• Some trips diverted via David Rd.

13 June 1995:  Renumbered 636.

MILSONS POINT – WEST PENNANT HILLS via M2 Hills Motorway
14 September 2009:  Peak hour route commenced by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge) under Growth Buses programme.

Route 654
MACQUARIE CENTRE – BEECROFT – WEST PENNANT HILLS VALLEY – CASTLE HILL
PENNANT HILLS – WEST PENNANT HILLS VALLEY – CASTLE HILL
21 April 1986:  Pennant Hills – West Pennant Hills Valley – Castle Hill commenced by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd).
16 October 1989:  Certain journeys altered to run Macquarie Centre – Beecroft – West Pennant Hills Valley – Castle Hill.
11 December 1989:

• All weekday journeys altered to run Beecroft – West Pennant Hills Valley – Castle Hill, with certain journeys extended from Beecroft to Macquarie Centre.
• Weekend journeys continued running Pennant Hills – West Pennant Hills Valley – Castle Hill.
• Extended from Castle Hill shops to Castlewood Estate instead of 655.

13 June 1995:  Renumbered 635.

CITY (Queen Victoria Building) – ROUND CORNER, DURAL via M2 Hills Motorway, West Pennant Hills Valley & David Rd
8 July 2002:  Commenced by Glenorie Bus Co (National Express Group), under “Hillsbus” name.  Ran in conjunction with 642, 650/2.
August 2005:  Hillsbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 May 2009:  Ceased as a result of MoT review of Region 4.  City – West Pennant Hills Valley service now only provided during weekday peak hours by 650 & 652X.

Route 655
HORNSBY – PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL (Castlewood Estate) via Castle Hill Rd
21 April 1986:  Pennant Hills – Castle Hill via Castle Hill Rd renumbered from part of 60/184 [1925 numbers], but extended from Castle Hill shops to Castlewood estate.  Operated by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd).
9 March 1989:  Certain weekday journeys extended from Pennant Hills to Hornsby.
11 December 1989:

• Curtailed to run Pennant Hills – Castle Hill shops.  Castlewood Estate section transferred to 654.
• Some trips diverted via David Rd.

13 June 1995:  Renumbered 631.

PARRAMATTA – NEWLINGTON – OLYMPIC PARK via Parramatta Rd
4 January 1999:  New route commenced by  Baxter’s Bus Lines.
2 January 2001:  Partly replaced by STA 401 to Newington, after conclusion of 2000 Olympic & Paralympic Games.

Route 657
PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL – ANNANGROVE RD, ANNANGROVE
11 September 1988:  Renumbered from part of 51 [1925 number].  Period of operation changed from school days only to all weekdays.  Operated by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd).  Trips on 651/2/7/8 ran between Pennant Hills & Round Cnr, Dural variously via Castle Hill or New Line Rd.  Connections made between routes at Round Cnr, Dural.
11 December 1989:  Some trips altered to run to/from Beecroft instead of Pennant Hills.
13 June 1995:  Renumbered 641.

Route 658
PENNANT HILLS – CASTLE HILL – PITT TOWN RD, KENTHURST
11 September 1988:  Renumbered from part of 51 [1925 number].  Period of operation changed from school days only to all weekdays.  Operated by Glenorie Bus Co (Keith Todd).  Trips on 651/2/7/8 ran between Pennant Hills & Round Cnr, Dural variously via Castle Hill or New Line Rd.  Connections made between routes at Round Cnr, Dural.
11 December 1989:  Some trips altered to run to/from Beecroft instead of Pennant Hills.
13 June 1995:  Renumbered 639.

Route 661
WINDSOR – McGRATHS HILL – RIVERSTONE
By 11 December 2000:  Renumbered from part of 216 [1925 number].  Operated by Hawkesbury Valley Bus Service (Calabro family).

Route 662
RIVERSTONE – MARAYLYA
By 11 December 2000:  Renumbered from part of 216 [1925 number].  Weekday peak hour service, operated by Hawkesbury Valley Bus Service (Calabro family).

Route 663
WINDSOR – PITT TOWN
WINDSOR – WISEMANS FERRY
By 11 December 2000:  Renumbered from 218 [1925 number].  Limited service operated by Hawkesbury Valley Bus Service (Calabro family).

Route 664
WINDSOR – MARAYLYA
By 11 December 2000:  Renumbered from part of either 216 or 218 [1925 numbers].  Weekday peak hour service operated by Hawkesbury Valley Bus Service (Calabro family).

Route 668
WINDSOR – GLOSSODIA
24 October 1988:  Renumbered from 688.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  668 & 682 amalgamated as 668 (see next entry), as a result of MoT review of Region 1

WINDSOR – GLOSSODIA – RICHMOND
11 October 2009:  668 (above entry) & 682 amalgamated as 668, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).

Route 669
WINDSOR – WILBERFORCE – SACKVILLE
24 October 1988:  Renumbered from 689.  Limited service operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Curtailed to Wilberforce – Sackville (connections provided at Wilberforce with 668 to/from Windsor).

Route 673
PENRITH – LLANDILO – WINDSOR
27 November 1995:  Renumbered from Penrith – Windsor trips on 788.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Rerouted (1) via Sirius Rd, Bligh Park, replacing part of rerouted 675; (2) via Llandilo Rd instead of The Northern Rd between Richmond Rd & Llandilo, replacing part of 674 (no replacement service provided in that part of The Northern Rd); (3) via Castlereagh Rd instead of The Northern Rd between Cranebrook and Penrith, replacing part of 677 (service in that part of The Northern Rd provided by existing 677).  All as a result of MoT review of Region 1

Route 674
WINDSOR – WINDSOR DOWNS – BERKSHIRE PARK
24 October 1988:  Windsor – Berkshire Park renumbered from 682.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
By 27 November 1995:  Diverted via Windsor Downs.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Rerouted (1) via Sirius Rd, Bligh Park, replacing part of rerouted 675; (2) not via Llandilo Rd (service replaced by rerouted 673).  Also extended from Berkshire Park to Mt Druitt (see next entry).  All as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  Diversion via Windsor Downs ceased.

WINDSOR – BERKSHIRE PARK – MT DRUITT
11 October 2009:  Previous 674 extended from Berkshire Park to Mt Druitt, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).

Route 675
WINDSOR – BLIGH PARK
24 October 1988:  Renumbered from 685.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
27 November 1995:  Rerouted via George, Ham & Church Sts, instead of Berger Rd.  Berger Rd added to 676 instead.
May 1999:  Westbus transferred to National Express group.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  675, 679 & that part of 680 between Windsor & Richmond amalgamated as 675 (see next entry), as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  Due to rerouting, service in Sirius Rd, Bligh Park now provided by 673 & 674.

WINDSOR – BLIGH PARK – UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY (Hawkesbury campus) – RICHMOND – WINDSOR (via RAAF base) bidirectional loop
11 October 2009:  675, 679 & the Windsor – Richmond part of 680 amalgamated as 675, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).

Route 676
WINDSOR – JAMES MEEHAN ST
WINDSOR – SOUTH WINDSOR (Berger Rd Loop)
24 October 1988:  Windsor – James Meehan St renumbered from 686.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
27 November 1995:  Berger Rd area of 675 added to 676 & loop route formed.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.

Route 677
RICHMOND – LONDONDERRY – PENRITH
RICHMOND – UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY (Hawkesbury campus)
31 October 1994:  Renumbered from 202 [1925 number].  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
27 November 1995:  Richmond – Penrith route simplified.  Richmond – University of Western Sydney (Hawkesbury campus) trips renumbered 679.
May 1999:  Westbus transferred to National Express group.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.

Route 678
RICHMOND – CASTLEREAGH – PENRITH
24 October 1988:  693, Richmond – Castlereagh, renumbered & extended from Castlereagh to Penrith.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.

Route 679
RICHMOND – UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY (Hawkesbury campus)
27 November 1995:  Renumbered from part of 677.  Limited service operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Westbus transferred to National Express group.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  675, 679 & the Windsor – Richmond part of 680 amalgamated as 675, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 680
WINDSOR – PENRITH
By February 1985:  Renumbered from part of 206.  Probably a school-only route at that time.  Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines.
December 1987:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 October 1988:  Incorporated into expanded 788.

RICHMOND – BOWEN MOUNTAIN
WINDSOR – RICHMOND – KURRAJONG (certain trips extended to Bilpin & Berambing)
(Certain trips extended from Bowen Mtn to Kurrajong)
24 October 1988:  690 (Windsor – Richmond via RAAF base), 691 (Richmond – Kurrajong & Richmond – Bowen Mountain) & 692 (Richmond – Berambing) amalgamated & renumbered 680.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  As a result of MoT review of Region 1:

• 675, 679 & the Windsor – Richmond part of 680 amalgamated as 675
• Richmond – Kurrajong – Berambing renumbered 682
• Leaving 680 as Richmond – Bowen Mountain, with selected trips extended from Bowen Mountain to Kurrajong,

Route 682
WINDSOR – BERKSHIRE PARK
By February 1985:  Renumbered from part of 206 [1925 number].  Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines.
December 1987:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 October 1988:  Renumbered 674.

WINDSOR – RICHMOND – GLOSSODIA via Terrace Rd
24 October 1988:  Probably converted from a school service to provide a school day service Richmond – Glossodia and a shopping service Windsor – Richmond – Freemans Reach on Thursdays only.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
By 28 May 1990:  Additional shopping service on Fridays.
18 April 1991:  Service running all weekdays, but route altered to Richmond – Glossodia.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  668 & 682 amalgamated as 668, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

RICHMOND – KURRAJONG
(Certain trips extended to Bilpin & Berambing)
11 October 2009:  Renumbered from part of 680.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).

Route 683
WINDSOR – LONDONDERRY
By February 1985:  Limited service (extension of Windsor – South Windsor) renumbered from part of 206 [1925 number].  Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines.
December 1987:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 October 1988:  Absorbed into 788.

Route 685
WINDSOR – SOUTH WINDSOR – BLIGH PARK
By February 1985:  Windsor – South Windsor renumbered from part of 206 [1925 number].  Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines.
Late 1985:  Extended from South Windsor to Bligh Park (new housing estate).
December 1987:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 October 1988:  Renumbered 675.

KATOOMBA GOLF LINKS – KATOOMBA – WENTWORTH FALLS GOLF LINKS
SPRINGWOOD – HAZELBROOK – NORTH HAZELBROOK
By August 1995:  Katoomba Golf Links – Katoomba – Wentworth Falls Golf Links, previously unnumbered “country” route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Operated by Blue Mountains Bus Co (formerly Katoomba Woodford Bus Co).
By March 1997:  Limited number of trips extended from Wentworth Falls Village to Tablelands Rd/Hordern Rd.
December 1999:

• At most times Katoomba area – Wentworth Falls divided into two routes:

• Katoomba area – Wentworth Falls Golf Links (direct via Gt Western Hwy between  Scott Av & Wentworth Falls village)
• Katoomba area – Valley of the Waters – Wentworth Falls village

686 also diverted via Valley of the Waters

• Tablelands Rd trips curtailed to Shortland St.

Late 2002:  Transferred to Pearce Mountainlink.
By December 2003:  Service to Echo Point provided mainly by same operator’s “Trolley Tours”.
May 2005:  Operator’s name changed to Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).
5 September 2005:

• Curtailed to run Katoomba – Wentworth Falls Golf Links as a single route, rerouted via Valley of the Waters.  Katoomba Golf Links – Katoomba served by 686 & 696.
• Extra route, Springwood – Hazelbrook – North Hazelbrook, commenced, replacing Oaklands Rd (North Hazelbrook) diversion of 686.
• Tablelands Rd trips ceased.

18 January 2010:  Springwood – Hazelbrook – North Hazelbrook trips renumbered 685H as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8.

Route 685H
SPRINGWOOD – HAZELBROOK – NORTH HAZELBROOK
18 January 2010:  Renumbered from part of 685 as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8.  Operated by Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 686
WINDSOR – JAMES MEEHAN ST
By February 1985:  Renumbered from part of 206 [1925 number].  Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines.
December 1987:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 October 1988:  Renumbered 676.

KATOOMBA GOLF LINKS – KATOOMBA – WOODFORD
By August 1995:  Previously unnumbered “country” route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Operated by Blue Mountains Bus Co (formerly Katoomba Woodford Bus Co).
December 1999:  Diverted via Valley of the Waters, partly replacing 685 in that area.
Late 2002:  Transferred to Pearce Mountainlink.
May 2005:  Operator’s name changed to Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).
5 September 2005:

• Katoomba – Woodford replaced by 690, Springwood – Katoomba;
• Valley of the Waters entirely served by 685;
• Oaklands Rd (North Hazelbrook) diversion replaced by new 685, Springwood – Hazelbrook – North Hazelbrook;
• 686 curtailed as Katoomba – Katoomba Golf Links – Katoomba loop.

Route 688
WINDSOR – GLOSSODIA
By February 1985:  Renumbered from part of 206.  Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines.
December 1987:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 October 1988:  Renumbered 668.

PENRITH – EMU HEIGHTS
By 23 January 1995:  Previously unnumbered “country” route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Trips at certain times (nights & weekends) ran via combined 688/9.  Operated by Pearce Omnibus.
May 2005:  Operator’s name changed to Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).
18 January 2010:  Combined 688/9 trips renumbered 1688 as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8 - see entry below.

Route 1688
PENRITH – LEONAY – EMU HEIGHTS
18 January 2010:  Renumbered from combined 688/9 trips at nights and weekends as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8.  Operated by Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 689
WINDSOR – SACKVILLE
By February 1985:  Renumbered from part of 206.  Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines.
December 1987:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 October 1988:  Renumbered 669.

PENRITH – LEONAY
By 23 January 1995:  Previously unnumbered “country” route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Trips at certain times (nights & weekends) ran via combined 688/9.  Operated by Pearce Omnibus.
May 2005:  Operator’s name changed to Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).
18 January 2010:  Combined 688/9 trips renumbered 1688 as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8 - see entry above.

Route 690
WINDSOR – RICHMOND via RAAF base
By February 1985:  Renumbered from 212 [1925 number].  Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines.
December 1987:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 October 1988:  690, 691 & 692 amalgamated & renumbered 680.

PENRITH – FAULCONBRIDGE
SPRINGWOOD – CHAPMAN PDE
SPRINGWOOD – KATOOMBA
By 23 January 1995:  Penrith – Faulconbridge and Springwood – Chapman Pde, previously unnumbered “country” routes, given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Operated by Pearce Omnibus.
May 2005:  Operator’s name changed to Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).
By 5 September 2005:  Additional route, Springwood – Katoomba, replaced 686.

18 January 2010:  Renumbered as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8:

                  690B  Penrith – Blaxland (a short-working of 690P)
                  690C  Springwood – Chapman Pde
                  690H  Katoomba – Katoomba Hospital (new route, a short-working of 690K)
                  690K  Springwood – Katoomba
                  690P  Penrith – Faulconbridge

Route 690B
PENRITH – BLAXLAND
18 January 2010:  Renumbered from part of 690, a short-working of 690P, as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8.  Operated by Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 690C
SPRINGWOOD – CHAPMAN PDE
18 January 2010:  Renumbered from part of 690 as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8.  Operated by Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 690H
KATOOMBA – KATOOMBA HOSPITAL
18 January 2010:  New route, a short-working of 690K, commenced by Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family), as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8.

Route 690K
SPRINGWOOD – KATOOMBA
18 January 2010:  Renumbered from part of 690 as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8.  Operated by Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 690P
PENRITH – FAULCONBRIDGE
18 January 2010:  Renumbered from part of 690 as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8.  Operated by Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 691
RICHMOND – BOWEN MOUNTAIN
RICHMOND – KURRAJONG
By February 1985:  Previously unnumbered “country” route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines.
December 1987:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 October 1988:  690, 691 & 692 amalgamated & renumbered 680.

BLAXLAND – MT RIVERVIEW
By 23 January 1995:  Previously unnumbered “country” route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Operated by Pearce Omnibus.
May 2005:  Operator’s name changed to Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 692
RICHMOND – BERAMBING – BILPIN
By February 1985:  Previously unnumbered “country” route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Limited service.  Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines.
December 1987:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 October 1988:  690, 691 & 692 amalgamated & renumbered 680.

SPRINGWOOD – SPRINGWOOD HOSPITAL – BUCKLAND VILLAGE
SPRINGWOOD – WINMALEE – HAWKESBURY HEIGHTS
By 23 January 1995:  Springwood – Winmalee and Springwood – Springwood Hospital – Buckland Village, previously unnumbered “country” routes given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Operated by Pearce Omnibus.
May 2005:  Operator’s name changed to Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).
12 October 2009:  Selected trips extended from Winmalee to Hawkesbury Heights.

18 January 2010:  Renumbered as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8:

                  692B  Springwood – Springwood Hospital – Buckland Village
                  692H  Springwood – Hawkesbury Heights
                  692W  Springwood – Winmalee

Route 692B
SPRINGWOOD – SPRINGWOOD HOSPITAL – BUCKLAND VILLAGE
18 January 2010:  Renumbered from part of 692 as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8.  Operated by Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 692H
SPRINGWOOD – WINMALEE – HAWKESBURY HEIGHTS
18 January 2010:  Renumbered from part of 692 as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8.  Operated by Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).
                 
Route 692W
SPRINGWOOD – WINMALEE
18 January 2010:  Renumbered from part of 692 as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8.  Operated by Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 692Y
SPRINGWOOD – YELLOW ROCK
18 January 2010:  New route commenced as a result of MoT review of Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 8.  Operated by Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 693
RICHMOND – AGNES BANKS (school trips extended to Castlereagh)
October 1985:  Renumbered from part of 217 [1925 number].  Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines.
December 1987:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 October 1988:  Renumbered 678 & extended from Castlereagh to Penrith.

SPRINGWOOD – BURNS RD, SPRINGWOOD
By 23 January 1995:  Previously unnumbered “country” route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Limited service operated by Pearce Omnibus.
May 2005:  Operator’s name changed to Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 694
SPRINGWOOD – BEE FARM RD, SPRINGWOOD
By 23 January 1995:  Previously unnumbered “country” route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Limited service operated by Pearce Omnibus.
May 2005:  Operator’s name changed to Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 695
KATOOMBA – SOUTH LEURA
Approx 1999:  Previously unnumbered “country” route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Operated by Pearce Mountainlink.
May 2005:  Operator’s name changed to Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 696
KATOOMBA – ADA ST, SOUTH KATOOMBA
KATOOMBA – ECHO POINT
Approx 1999:  Previously unnumbered “country” route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Operated by Pearce Mountainlink.
May 2005:  Operator’s name changed to Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 697
KATOOMBA – NORTH KATOOMBA
Approx 1999:  Previously unnumbered “country” route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Operated by Pearce Mountainlink.
May 2005:  Operator’s name changed to Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Route 698
KATOOMBA – BLACKHEATH – MT VICTORIA including diversions to Evans Lookout Rd, Hat Hill Rd, Govetts Leap & Wombat St
Approx 1999:  Previously unnumbered “country” route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System.  Operated by Pearce Mountainlink.
May 2005:  Operator’s name changed to Blue Mountains Bus Co (Pearce family).

Other unnumbered routes in Katoomba, now operated (possibly commenced during 1999) by Pearce Mountainlink:

• Katoomba – The Edge Theatre
• Katoomba – South Katoomba (696?)
• Katoomba – Dulhunty St.

Route 700
PARRAMATTA – BLACKTOWN via Great Western Hwy
2 April 1982:  Renumbered from part of 210 as part of reorganization of 179, 210 & 213 [all 1925 numbers] into 700, 702 & 703.  Operated by Western Road Bus Service (Neyland & Thornleigh).
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
24 January 1987:  Transferred to Toongabbie Buses (Delfs family).
19 December 1988:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
3 December 1994:  Rerouted via Blacktown Rd instead of Leabons Lane, Vienna St, Fowler St, Hayes Rd, Orana Ave & Wall Park Ave which were covered by 702, Blacktown – Seven Hills via Toongabbie South.  Parramatta terminus altered from Market St to Station (Argyle St).
May 1999:  Westbus transferred to National Express group.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.

Route 702
PARRAMATTA – SOUTH WENTWORTHVILLE – BLACKTOWN
2 April 1982:  Renumbered from part of 210 as part of reorganization of 179, 210 & 213 [all 1925 numbers] into 700, 702 & 703.  Operated by Western Road Bus Service (Neyland & Thornleigh).
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
5 March 1986:  Diverted from Blacktown Rd via Leabons Lane, Vienna St, Fowler St, Hayes Rd, Orana Ave & Wall Park Ave.
24 January 1987:  Replaced between Parramatta & Greystanes by Baxter’s 810, 811 & 815, as a result of transfer of Western Road Bus Service’s routes partly to Toongabbie Buses & partly to  Baxter’s Bus Lines.  700 continued to run Parramatta – Blacktown via Gt Western Hwy.

BLACKTOWN – SEVEN HILLS via Toongabbie South
3 December 1994:  New route formed from parts of the Toongabbie – Seven Hills section of 705, but re-oriented to Seven Hills & Blacktown, as part of a reorganization of 700 & 705.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Westbus transferred to National Express group.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.

Route 703
PARRAMATTA – SOUTH WENTWORTHVILLE (Ringrose Ave loop & Boronia St loop)
2 April 1982:  Renumbered from part of 213 & part of 179 as part of reorganization of 179, 210 & 213 [all 1925 numbers] into 700, 702 & 703.  Operated by Western Road Bus Service (Neyland & Thornleigh).
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
24 January 1987:  Transferred to  Baxter’s Bus Lines & replaced by part of 810.

Route 705
PARRAMATTA – TOONGABBIE – SEVEN HILLS
2 April 1982:  11 & 174 [1925 numbers] amalgamated as 705, Parramatta – Toongabbie.  Operated by Western Road Bus Service (Neyland & Thornleigh).
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
24 January 1987:  Transferred to Toongabbie Buses (Delfs family).
11 September 1988:  Extended from Toongabbie to Seven Hills, replacing 711.
19 December 1988:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
3 December 1994:  Rerouted between Toongabbie & Seven Hills via Best Rd instead of Toongabbie South as part of a reorganization of 700, 705 & 710.  702 replaced the Toongabbie South section of 705.
May 1999:  Westbus transferred to National Express group.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
11 March 2007:  Curtailed to Parramatta – Toongabbie in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Toongabbie – Seven Hills section replaced by extension of 711.
11 May 2009:  Extended from Toongabbie to Blacktown via Seven Hills & Lalor Park, replacing parts of 630 & 711 between Seven Hills & Blacktown.

Route 706
PARRAMATTA – WESTMEAD – BELLA VISTA – NORTH KELLYVILLE
20 March 2000:  Parramatta Wharf – North Kellyville commenced by Westbus (National Express group).
13 November 2000:  Parramatta terminus changed from Wharf to Station.  Altered through Winston Hills & Bella Vista.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
19 February 2006:  Opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange & rerouting of bus services within Parramatta CBD.
11 March 2007:  Ceased in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Replaced by T62.

Route 707
PARRAMATTA – ETTALONG Express
6 June 1988:  Limited weekday peak hour commenced by a consortium of The Entrance Red Bus Service, Brisbane Water Coaches, Davis Coach Lines & Peninsula Bus Lines.
18 August 1988:  Ceased without replacement.

Route 708
TOONGABBIE SENIOR CITIZENS VILLAGES – WENTWORTHVILLE – PARRAMATTA Community bus
3 December 1994:  One return trip daily on weekdays, Toongabbie Senior Citizens Villages – Wentworthville, commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
By October 2001:  Extended from Wentworthville to Parramatta.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.

Route 709
SEVEN HILLS – WESTMEAD HOSPITAL Community bus
3 December 1994:  Limited service commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family), partly replacing through service between these points provided by 710, when shortened to run Parramatta – Toongabbie.
24 June 1996:  Curtailed to run Seven Hills – Old Toongabbie; one return trip daily on weekdays.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  Ceased.  Partly replaced by extension of 717 from Seven Hills to Parramatta.

Route 710
PARRAMATTA – TOONGABBIE – SEVEN HILLS – BLACKTOWN
8 January 1986:  Parramatta – Toongabbie – Seven Hills – Blacktown renumbered from an amalgamation of 178 & parts of 143, connected between Toongabbie & Seven Hills via Best Rd, as part of reorganisation of 143, 144, 178, 180 & 198 [all 1925 numbers] into 710, 711, 716 & 718.  Operated by Toongabbie Buses (Delfs family).
19 December 1988:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
3 December 1994:  Shortened to Parramatta – Toongabbie.  Toongabbie – Seven Hills section replaced by rerouting of 705.  Seven Hills – Blacktown section replaced by parts of 717 & 718.  709 Community bus partly replaced through service between Seven Hills and Westmead Hospital, until it was itself partly replaced by extension of 717 from Seven Hills to Parramatta from 20 March 2000.
24 June 1996:  Altered to Parramatta Wharf – Westmead – Toongabbie NOT via Westmead Children’s Hospital, being a weekday peak hour service subsidiary to 711.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
By 13 November 2000:  Ceased.  711 continued to cover same route, but diverting via Westmead Children’s Hospital.

Route 711
SEVEN HILLS – TOONGABBIE via Seven Hills South
8 January 1986:  Renumbered from part of 144 [1925 number].  Operated by Toongabbie Buses (Delfs family).
11 September 1988:  Replaced by extension of 705 from Toongabbie to Seven Hills.

PARRAMATTA – WESTMEAD HOSPITAL – TOONGABBIE
16 January 1995:  Parramatta Wharf – Westmead Hospital (known as “Parramatta – Westmead shuttle bus”) commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 June 1996:  Extended from Westmead Hospital to Toongabbie, replacing 710 Parramatta – Toongabbie except for peak hour trips on 710 which ran NOT via Children’s Hospital.  711 ran via an extended loop in Toongabbie area including Bulli Rd.  Generally every second trip (three out of every four trips on Sundays) ran only between Parramatta & Children’s Hospital.
20 March 2000:  Remained as Parramatta – Toongabbie, but Parramatta – Children’s Hospital trips replaced by new 706, 712 & 717, which commenced on that date.  (712 was replaced by extension of 609 on 13 November 2000.)
13 November 2000:  Curtailed to operate from Parramatta Station, not wharf.  Service to Parramatta Wharf provided by 717.  Also extended loop at Toongabbie reverted to route previously used by 710.  Bulli Rd area served by extension of 717 instead.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
11 March 2007:  In connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way, route extended & altered – see next entry.

PARRAMATTA – WESTMEAD HOSPITAL – TOONGABBIE – SEVEN HILLS – BLACKTOWN
11 March 2007:  Route in previous entry extended & altered as follows in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way:

• Altered to run via NW T-way between Parramatta & Westmead Hospital & between Hart Dr & Fitzwilliam Rd.
• Route altered in East Toongabbie area.
• Extended from Toongabbie to Seven Hills, replacing that section of 705.
• Extended from Seven Hills to Blacktown, replacing parts of 715, 717 & 718 (which were reorganised as 743 & parts of 630 & 711).

Operated by Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).
11 May 2009:  Rerouted between Seven Hills & Blacktown, replacing part of 630 between Seven Hills & Blacktown and in a rearrangement of 705, which was extended from Toongabbie to Blacktown.

Route 712
PARRAMATTA WHARF – WESTMEAD HOSPITAL – NORTHMEAD
20 March 2000:  Commenced by Westbus (National Express group).  Through-routed with 609 (Parramatta – Lake Parramatta – Northmead) to form a combined bi-directional loop, Parramatta – Lake Parramatta – Northmead – Westmead Hospital – Parramatta Wharf.
13 November 2000:  Ceased - partly replaced by extension of 609 from Parramatta to Westmead Hospital.

Route 713
SEVEN HILLS – SEVEN HILLS INDUSTRIAL AREA
3 December 1994:  Weekday peak hour service commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  Replaced by a rerouting of 630 along Powers Rd.

Route 714
SEVEN HILLS – CRESTWOOD – BELLA VISTA
SEVEN HILLS – CRESTWOOD – KINGS RD, KELLYVILLE
3 December 1994:  Seven Hills – Crestwood – Kings Rd, Kellyville commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family) as a weekday peak hour subsidiary service to 715.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  Shortened to Seven Hills – Crestwood loop (almost identical to 715 prior to 16 October 1989).
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 March 2007:  Crestwood loop replaced by extension to Bella Vista in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.

Route 715
BLACKTOWN – SEVEN HILLS – NORTH BAULKHAM HILLS – CASTLE HILL
8 January 1986:  Seven Hills – Baulkham Hills North weekday peak hour service, renumbered from part of 144 [1925 number].  Operated by Toongabbie Buses (Delfs family).
24 January 1987:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
16 October 1989:  Extended from Baulkham Hills North to Castle Hill & off-peak journeys extended from Seven Hills to Blacktown via Wall Park Ave.
3 December 1994:  Altered between Blacktown & Seven Hills to replace part of 716, as part of reorganisation of 715, 716 & 718 into 715, 717 & 718.  Also rerouted between Crestwood & Castle Hill.  Night services provided by demand responsive service from Seven Hills covering any bus stop in Kings Langley or Lalor Park between Seven Hills & Sunnyholt Rds.
6 January 1997:  Rerouted again between Crestwood & Castle Hill, through new suburb of Bella Vista. 
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  Altered between Blacktown & Seven Hills as part of a further reorganisation of 715, 717 & 718.  Also rerouted via Old Windsor Rd & Norwest Blvd between Seven Hills & Bella Vista.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 March 2007:  Curtailed to operate Seven Hills – Bella Vista & reduced to a peak hour service in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Blacktown – Seven Hills section replaced by parts of 630 & 711.  Bella Vista – Castle Hill section replaced by extension of 740.
11 May 2009:  Selected trips extended from Bella Vista to Castle Hill or return.

Route 716
BLACKTOWN – SEVEN HILLS via Barbara Blvd
8 January 1986:  Commenced by Toongabbie Buses (Delfs family) as part of reorganisation of 143, 178, 180 & 198 [1925 numbers] into 710, 716 & 718.
19 December 1988:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
3 December 1994:  Ceased when 715, 716 & 718 reorganised as 715, 717 & 718.  715 largely replaced 716.

Route 717
BLACKTOWN – KINGS LANGLEY – SEVEN HILLS – PARRAMATTA
BLACKTOWN – SEVEN HILLS – KINGS LANGLEY EAST
3 December 1994:  Blacktown – Seven Hills – Kings Langley East commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family) as part of reorganisation of 715, 716 & 718 into 715, 717 & 718.  Night services provided by demand responsive service from Seven Hills covering any bus stop in Kings Langley or Lalor Park between Seven Hills & Sunnyholt Rds.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  Altered between Blacktown & Seven Hills via Kings Langley as part of a further reorganisation of 34715, 717 & 718, & extended to Parramatta via Fitzwilliam & Old Windsor Rds during shopping hours
13 November 2000:  Altered between Toongabbie & Westmead to cover Bulli Rd area, replacing part of 711.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
11 March 2007:  Ceased in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Blacktown – Seven Hills section replaced by parts of 630 & 711.  Most of Toongabbie – Parramatta section replaced by or already served by 711.

Route 718
BLACKTOWN – KINGS LANGLEY – SEVEN HILLS
8 January 1986:  Commenced by Toongabbie Buses (Delfs family) as part of reorganisation of 143, 178, 180 & 198 [1925 numbers] into 710, 716 & 718.
19 December 1988:  Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
3 December 1994:  Altered when 715, 716 & 718 reorganised as 715, 717 & 718, parts of all of which replaced 716.  Night services provided by demand responsive service from Seven Hills covering any bus stop in Kings Langley or Lalor Park between Seven Hills & Sunnyholt Rds.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
20 March 2000:  Altered when 715, 717 & 718 again reorganized between Blacktown & Seven Hills.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 March 2007:  Curtailed to run Seven Hills – Kings Langley & transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Blacktown – Kings Langley section replaced by part of 743.

Route 721
BLACKTOWN – PROSPECT
January 1991:  Renumbered from part of 187 as part of reorganisation of 187 & 211 [1925 numbers] into 721-725, 727 & 728.  Ran as combined 722/1 before 8am and after 6pm and all weekends.  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans).
2 August 1992:  Curtailed to run Blacktown – Ashby St.  Combined 722/1 also ran in inter-peak period weekdays.
5 June 1993:  Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
7 June 1997:  Altered as part of reorganisation of 721-725, 727 & 728.  See following entry.

BLACKTOWN – BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL
7 June 1997:  Replaced part of 722 as part of reorganisation of 721-725, 727 & 728.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
13 February 1999:  721 & 721B amalgamated as 721, but following route of 721B.

Route 721B
BLACKTOWN – BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL loop
7 February 1998:  Commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as part of its low floor bus network.
13 February 1999:  721 & 721B amalgamated as 721, but following route of 721B.

Route 722
BLACKTOWN – TIMBERTOP (Hilda St, Prospect) via Blacktown Hospital
January 1991:  Renumbered from part of 187 as part of reorganisation of 187 & 211 [1925 numbers] into 721-725, 727 & 728.  Ran as combined 722/1 before 8am and after 6pm and all weekends.  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans).
2 August 1992:  Also ran as combined 722/1 in inter-peak period weekdays.
5 June 1993:  Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
7 June 1997:  Altered as part of reorganisation of 721-725, 727 & 728.  See following entry.

BLACKTOWN – PROSPECT
7 June 1997:  721 & 722 amalgamated as 722 as part of reorganisation of 721-725, 727 & 728.  Late night trips Mondays-Saturdays combined with 724 & numbered 722/4.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Route 723
BLACKTOWN – HUNTINGTON HEIGHTS
BLACKTOWN – TALLAWONG AVE, BLACKTOWN
(Huntington Heights is in the area of Denis Winston Dr/Rosenthal St)
January 1991:  Renumbered from part of 187 as part of reorganisation of 187 & 211 [1925 numbers] into 721-725, 727 & 728.  Ran as combined 723/7 before 8am and after 6pm and all weekends.  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans).
2 August 1992:  Rerouted as Blacktown – Huntington Heights, as part of reorganisation of 723, 725 & 727.
5 June 1993:  Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
7 June 1997:  Altered as part of reorganisation of 721-725, 727 & 728.  See following entry.

BLACKTOWN – THERESA ST, BLACKTOWN
7 June 1997:  Replaced part of 724 as part of reorganisation of 721-725, 727 & 728.  Limited service operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
13 February 1999:  Ceased without replacement.

Route 724
BLACKTOWN – HUNTINGWOOD
January 1991:  Renumbered from part of 187 as part of reorganisation of 187 & 211 [1925 numbers] into 721-725, 727 & 728.  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans).
5 June 1993:  Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
7 June 1997:  Altered as part of reorganisation of 721-725, 727 & 728.  See following entry.

BLACKTOWN – ARNDELL PARK – HUNTINGWOOD
7 June 1997:  Replaced parts of 724 & 725 as part of reorganisation of 721-725, 727 & 728.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).  Daily service, Blacktown – Arndell Park;  weekday peak hour extension from Arndell Park to Huntingwood (industrial area).  Late night trips Mondays-Saturdays combined with 722 & numbered 722/4.

Route 725
BLACKTOWN – DOONSIDE via Kildare Rd
January 1991:  Renumbered from part of 211 as part of reorganisation of 187 & 211 [1925 numbers] into 721-725, 727 & 728.  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans).
2 August 1992:  Altered as part of reorganisation of 723, 725 & 727.
5 June 1993:  Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
7 June 1997:  Altered as part of reorganisation of 721-725, 727 & 728.  See following entry.

BLACKTOWN – DOUGLAS RD, DOONSIDE
7 June 1997:  Replaced parts of 723, 725 & 727 as part of reorganisation of 721-725, 727 & 728.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Route 725W
BLACKTOWN – EASTERN CREEK RACEWAY – AUSTRALIA’S WONDERLAND (later known as Wonderland Sydney)
7 June 1997:  Replaced 728 as part of reorganisation of 721-725, 727 & 728.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).  Level of service reduced in view of Busways’ existing 738, Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Australia’s Wonderland.
13 February 1999:  Rerouted via Rooty Hill Stn instead of Doonside Rd & trips ran between Rooty Hill & Wonderland in conjunction with 738.
5 May 2004:  Ceased without replacement because of closure of Wonderland Sydney theme park.

Route 726
BLACKTOWN – DOONSIDE via Monash Rd
7 June 1997:  New route, replacing parts of 725 & 727 as part of reorganisation of 721-725, 727 & 728.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Route 727
BLACKTOWN – HUNTINGTON HEIGHTS
(Huntington Heights is in the area of Denis Winston Dr/Rosenthal St)
January 1991:  Renumbered from part of 187 as part of reorganisation of 187 & 211 [1925 numbers] into 721-725, 727 & 728.  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans).
2 August 1992:  Altered as part of reorganisation of 723, 725 & 727.
5 June 1993:  Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
7 June 1997:  Ceased as part of reorganisation of 721-725, 727 & 728.

BLACKTOWN – TALLAWONG AVE, BLACKTOWN
7 February 1998:  Commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family), as a low-floor route.
13 February 1999:  Route shortened where it duplicated 726.

Route 728
BLACKTOWN – AUSTRALIA’S WONDERLAND
January 1991:  Renumbered from part of 187 as part of reorganisation of 187 & 211 [1925 numbers] into 721-725, 727 & 728.  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans).
5 June 1993:  Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
7 June 1997:  Replaced by 725W as part of reorganisation of 721-725, 727 & 728.

Route 730
PARRAMATTA – KELLYVILLE RIDGE
14 July 2003:  Weekday peak hour service commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
28 January 2004:  Rerouted via Perfection Ave, Stanhope Pkwy, Sentry Dr, Quakers Hill Pkwy & Sunnyholt Rd.
19 February 2006:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
11 March 2007:  Transferred to Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge) & renumbered T63 in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.

Route 735
RAILWAY SQUARE, CITY – KELLYVILLE RIDGE via M2 Motorway
14 July 2003:  Peak hour commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
28 January 2004:  Rerouted via Perfection Ave, Stanhope Pkwy, Sentry Dr, Quakers Hill Pkwy & Sunnyholt Rd.
11 March 2007:  Transferred to Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge) & renumbered 616 in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.

Route 737
MT DRUITT – ROOTY HILL – AUSTRALIA’S WONDERLAND [later known as Wonderland Sydney] (including occasional trips to Horsley Park)
MT DRUITT – ROOTY HILL – EASTERN CREEK (including occasional trips to Horsley Park)
By 24 August 1985:  Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Australia’s Wonderland commenced by Rowes Bus Service.  Ran on weekends & school holidays.
9 October 1985:  Extra routes, Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Eastern Creek & Rooty Hill – Horsley Park renumbered from 758.  Wonderland service ran only on Saturdays while Wonderland still under construction.
13 November 1985:  Wonderland service operated on weekends & school holidays when park open.
By 11 September 1988:  Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Eastern Creek route formed into a loop around Eastern Creek.
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
By 5 December 1992:  Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Australia’s Wonderland & Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Horsley Park renumbered 738, leaving 737 as Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill  – Eastern Creek (loop).

Route 738
MT DRUITT – ROOTY HILL – AUSTRALIA’S WONDERLAND [later known as Wonderland Sydney] (including occasional trips to Horsley Park)
MT DRUITT – ROOTY HILL – EASTERN CREEK INDUSTRIAL (later Business) PARK (including occasional trips to Horsley Park)
By 5 December 1992:  Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Australia’s Wonderland & Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Horsley Park renumbered from part of 737.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
3 May 2004:  Reduced to peak hour service, Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Eastern Creek industrial park, newly established area on land adjacent to Wonderland Sydney theme park (which closed from that date), as well as two return weekday off-peak trips Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Horsley Park.
29 June 2009:  Extended within Eastern Ck Business Park.

Route 739
MT DRUITT – MINCHINBURY
MT DRUITT – MT DRUITT VILLAGE – MINCHINBURY
9 October 1985:  Renumbered from 759.  Terminal loop via Archbold Rd, Robinson St, McFarlane Dr, Minchin Dr, Great Western Hwy.  Certain journeys diverted via Mt Druitt Village.  Operated by Rowes Bus Service.
11 September 1988:  Route extended along Minchin Dr to & from Sauterne Cres (loop).
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
By 5 December 1992:  Terminal loop extended from McFarlane Dr via Barossa Dr, (R) Minchin Dr, (R) Minchin Dr.
16 July 1994:  Mt Druitt – Mt Druitt Village trips run separately & renumbered 739V.
13 February 1999:  Weekday peak period trips diverted via Minchinbury industrial area.
18 December 2004:  Peak period route through Minchinbury industrial area altered to operate via Sargents Rd.
29 June 2009:  Slight route alteration.  739V altered to cover missed streets.

Route 739V
MT DRUITT – MT DRUITT VILLAGE
16 July 1994:  Diversions of 739 via Mt Druitt Village run as separate route (limited service) & renumbered.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
29 June 2009:  Slightly altered to cover streets missed by alteration to 739.

Route 740
BLACKTOWN – KINGS PARK – GLENWOOD (Old Windsor Rd & Crestview Dr)
BLACKTOWN – RIVERSTONE via Old Windsor Rd & Schofields
BLACKTOWN – RIVERSTONE via Quakers Hill & Schofields
27 April 1988:  Blacktown – Riverstone via Quakers Hill & Schofields (including Bessmer & Forge Sts industrial area peak hour diversion) renumbered from part of 61 [1925 number].  Operated by Rowes Bus Service.
11 September 1988:  Rearrangement of Blacktown-Riverstone routes (740-9).  740 altered between Quakers Hill and Schofields.
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
5 December 1992:  Altered to run via Old Windsor, Windsor & Schofields Rds instead of Lalor Rd & Quakers Hill.  Some trips continued to divert via Pye, Wilson & Lalor Rds.  Remainder of route through Quakers Hill replaced by 751/2.  Ran in conjunction with 745.
16 July 1994:  Diverted into Glenwood Estate (first stage of suburb of Glenwood).
7 June 1997:  Altered & renumbered:

• 740  Blacktown – Glenwood (Old Windsor Rd & Crestview Dr, Kings Ridge)
• 741  Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens
• 741S  Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens – Schofields – Riverstone

13 May 2000:  Blacktown – Meurants Lane trips ceased due to commencement of 740 Blacktown – Glenwood (Glenwood Park Dr loop) – see following entry.  Blacktown – Glenwood (Old Windsor Rd & Crestview Dr) absorbed into 741.

BLACKTOWN – GLENWOOD – CASTLE HILL
BLACKTOWN – KINGS PARK – GLENWOOD (Glenwood Park Dr loop)
13 May 2000:  740 in previous entry altered to Blacktown – Kings Park – Glenwood, following opening of new housing & roadways.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
December 2003:  Rerouted via Malvern Rd instead of Meurants Lane between Sunnyholt Rd & Glenwood Pk Dr (west leg) due to altered intersection at corner of Meurants Lane & Sunnyholt Rd.
11 March 2007:  In connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way:

• rerouted direct via Sunnyholt Rd instead of Kings Park (where it was replaced by part of 743),
• rerouted within Glenwood,
• extended to Castle Hill (replacing part of Hillsbus 715).

4 November 2007:  Renumbered T70 and rerouted through Bella Vista in connection with opening of Sunnyholt Rd section of NW T-way.  Peak hour diversion via Bessemer & Forge Sts industrial area made into separate route (744).

PLUMPTON MARKETPLACE – MACQUARIE CENTRE
11 October 2009:  Renumbered from 750, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 741
BLACKTOWN – QUAKERS HILL via Sunnyholt & Lalor Rds
27 April 1988:  Renumbered from part of 61 [1925 number].  Operated by Rowes Bus Service.
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
11 September 1988:  Ceased due to extension of 751 to loop through Quakers Hill.

BLACKTOWN – STANHOPE GARDENS – GLENWOOD (Old Windsor Rd & Crestview Dr)
BLACKTOWN – STANHOPE GARDENS – KELLYVILLE RIDGE – CASTLE HILL
7 June 1997:  Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens renumbered from part of 740.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).  Ran in conjunction with 741R & 741S.
13 May 2000:  Some journeys extended from Stanhope Gardens to Glenwood (Old Windsor Rd & Crestview Dr – known as Kings Ridge), replacing part of 740.
9 September 2002:  Route altered to become Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens – Kellyville Ridge.  Section of route between Sunnyholt Rd/Old Windsor Rd & Old Windsor Rd/Crestview Dr not replaced, but served by 760 (until it ceased on 28 January 2004).
11 March 2007:  Rerouted in Acacia Gardens, Stanhope Gardens & Kellyville Ridge & extended to Castle Hill as part of reorganisation of 740/1 in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Also partly replaced by 742, 742R & 742S.  Replaced 618 between Kellyville & Castle Hill.
4 November 2007:  Main Blacktown – Castle Hill service renumbered T71 and rerouted via Rouse Hill Town Centre.  All in connection with opening of Sunnyholt Rd section of NW T-way. 

RIVERSTONE – RIVERSTONE TOWNSHIP
7 June 1997:  Renumbered from part of 745.  Limited service operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
1 December 2001:  Slightly altered.
11 March 2007:  Renumbered 742T.

Route 741R
BLACKTOWN – STANHOPE GARDENS – ROUSE HILL – RIVERSTONE
7 June 1997:  Renumbered from 745.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).  Ran in conjunction with 741 & 741S.
13 May 2000:  Rerouted via Milford Dr, Rouse Hill.
1 December 2001:  Rerouted via Commercial Rd & Adelphi St, Rouse Hill.
Late 2003:  Rerouted via Clower Ave due to Mile End Rd being altered.
11 March 2007:  Rerouted in Acacia Gardens, Stanhope Gardens & Kellyville Ridge and renumbered 742R in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.

Route 741S
BLACKTOWN – STANHOPE GARDENS – SCHOFIELDS – RIVERSTONE
7 June 1997:  Renumbered from 740.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).  Ran in conjunction with 741 & 741R.
13 May 2000:  Rerouted via Milford Dr, Rouse Hill.
1 December 2001:  Rerouted via Commercial Rd & Adelphi St, Rouse Hill.
Late 2003:  Rerouted via Clower Ave due to Mile End Rd being altered.
11 March 2007:  Rerouted in Acacia Gardens, Stanhope Gardens & Kellyville Ridge and renumbered 742S in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.

Route 742
BLACKTOWN – PARKLEA
27 April 1988:  Renumbered from part of 61 [1925 number].  Operated by Rowes Bus Service.
11 September 1988:  Absorbed into 740.

BLACKTOWN – ROUSE HILL
11 March 2007:  Blacktown – Rouse Hill trips direct via Parklea Markets renumbered as part of reorganisation of 740/1 in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Operated Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).  Ran in conjunction with 742R & 742S. 
4 November 2007:  Renumbered part of T75 in connection with opening of Sunnyholt Rd section of NW T-way.

RIVERSTONE – ROUSE HILL via either Rouse Hill Caravan Park or Schofields, including Riverstone-Riverstone Township trips
4 November 2007:  Trips entirely between Riverstone and Rouse Hill renumbered from 742R, 742S or 742T in connection with opening of Sunnyholt Rd section of NW T-way.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
11 October 2009:  The few remaining trips (including Riverstone Township trips) merged into a single route and renumbered T75, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 742R
BLACKTOWN – STANHOPE GARDENS – ROUSE HILL – RIVERSTONE
11 March 2007:  Renumbered from 741R, but rerouted in Acacia Gardens, Stanhope Gardens & Kellyville Ridge, in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Ran in conjunction with 742 & 742S.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
4 November 2007:  Trips other than those entirely between Riverstone and Rouse Hill renumbered part of T75 in connection with opening of Sunnyholt Rd section of NW T-way.  Trips entirely between Riverstone and Rouse Hill renumbered 742.

Route 742S
BLACKTOWN – STANHOPE GARDENS – SCHOFIELDS – RIVERSTONE
11 March 2007:  Renumbered from 741S, but rerouted in Acacia Gardens, Stanhope Gardens & Kellyville Ridge, in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Ran in conjunction with 742 & 742R.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
4 November 2007:  Trips other than those entirely between Riverstone and Rouse Hill renumbered part of T75 in connection with opening of Sunnyholt Rd section of NW T-way.  Trips entirely between Riverstone and Rouse Hill renumbered 742.

Route 742T
RIVERSTONE – RIVERSTONE TOWNSHIP
11 March 2007:   Renumbered from part of 741.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
4 November 2007:  Renumbered part of 742 in connection with opening of Sunnyholt Rd section of NW T-way.

Route 743
BLACKTOWN – KINGS PARK – KINGS LANGLEY
11 March 2007:  New route, replacing parts of 717 (between Blacktown & Garden St, Kings Langley – previously operated by Westbus) & 740 (in Kings Park) in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Route 744
GLENDENNING – NORWEST BOULEVARD, BELLA VISTA
9 September 2002:  Peak hour service commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
28 January 2004:  Ceased without direct replacement, although 745 rerouted at same time via Norwest Blvd, covering large parts of 744.

BLACKTOWN – BESSEMER ST INDUSTRIAL AREA
4 November 2007:  Commenced to replace diversions of 740 via Bessemer & Forge Sts during weekday peak periods, in connection with opening of Sunnyholt Rd section of NW T-way.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Route 745
RIVERSTONE – RIVERSTONE TOWNSHIP
BLACKTOWN – ROUSE HILL – RIVERSTONE
27 April 1988:  Riverstone – Rouse Hill & Riverstone – Riverstone Township renumbered from part of 61 [1925 number].  Operated by Rowes Bus Service.
11 September 1988:  Riverstone – Rouse Hill route extended from Rouse Hill to Blacktown.
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
5 December 1992:  Ran in conjunction with 740 Blacktown – Riverstone.
16 July 1994:  Diverted into Glenwood Estate (first stage of suburb of Glenwood).
7 June 1997:  Renumbered:

• 741  Riverstone – Riverstone Township
• 741R  Blacktown – Rouse Hill – Riverstone.

MT DRUITT – PLUMPTON – QUAKERS HILL – CASTLE HILL
ST MARYS – OAKHURST – PLUMPTON – QUAKERS HILL – CASTLE HILL
18 March 2000:  Mt Druitt – Plumpton – Quakers Hill – Castle Hill commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
27 July 2002:  Altered to run via Jersey Rd instead of Lethbridge Park, Shalvey & Blackett (already served by 755, 761 & 762) & via Richmond Rd instead of Dean Park (already served by 754-6).
28 January 2004:  Curtailed to operate Plumpton Marketplace – Castle Hill and rerouted via Stanhope Gardens, Glenwood and Bella Vista.
12 October 2009:  Altered to St Marys – Oakhurst – Plumpton – Quakers Hill – Castle Hill, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  Extension to St Marys replaced part of 769.
19 October 2009:  Rerouted through part of North St Marys, replacing part of 782, which had been curtailed in that area as from 11/10/09.

Route 746
RIVERSTONE – BOX HILL
By 6 June 1988:  Renumbered from 747.  Operated by Rowes Bus Service.
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
1 December 2001:  Rerouted via Adelphi St, Rouse Hill & some journeys rerouted via Milford Dr & Mile End Rd.
Late 2003:  Rerouted via Clower Ave due to Mile End Rd being altered.

Route 747
RIVERSTONE – BOX HILL
27 April 1988:  School route altered to a limited route service and given number in Sydney Region Route Number System.  Operated by Rowes Bus Service.
By 6 June 1988:  Renumbered 746 due to 747 being required for Bay Village – Sydney Airport (“Central Coast Airbus”).

BAY VILLAGE – SYDNEY AIRPORT (“Central Coast Airbus”)
6 June 1988:  Commenced by a consortium of The Entrance Red Bus Service, Brisbane Waters Coaches, Davis Coach Lines & Peninsula Bus Lines.
By 4 December 1989:  Operated entirely by The Entrance Red Bus Service.
2000:  Ceased without direct replacement.

Route 749
RIVERSTONE – MARSDEN PARK
27 April 1988:  Renumbered from part of 61 [1925 number].  Operated by Rowes Bus Service.
11 September 1988:  749 & 757 amalgamated as 760 Mt Druitt – Riverstone.

Route 750
HEBERSHAM – SHALVEY – ST MARYS – UWS KINGSWOOD
MT DRUITT – BLACKTOWN – MACQUARIE CENTRE via M2 Hills Motorway
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY (UWS), KINGSWOOD – QUAKERS HILL – MACQUARIE CENTRE via M2 Hills Motorway
27 May 1997:  Mt Druitt – Blacktown – Macquarie Centre commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
15 February 1999:  Most journeys altered to operate University of Western Sydney (Kingswood & Werrington campuses) – Quakers Hill – Macquarie Centre.
27 July 2002:  Split into two separate services, both numbered 750:

• Emerton – Quakers Hill – Macquarie Centre (weekday peak hour service, no longer operating via Blacktown)
• Hebersham – Shalvey – St Marys – UWS Kingswood

28 January 2004:

• Hebersham – Shalvey – St Marys – UWS Kingswood ceased without replacement.
• Emerton – Macquarie Centre service curtailed to operate Plumpton Marketplace – Macquarie Centre.  Also rerouted via Sentry Dr & Stanhope Pkwy, Stanhope Gardens, then via Forman Ave & Glenwood Pk Dr, Glenwood.

11 March 2007:  Rerouted via NW T-way between Norwest Blvd & M2 Hills Motorway in connection with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of NW T-way.
11 October 2009:  Renumbered 740, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 751
BLACKTOWN – QUAKERS HILL
BLACKTOWN – QUAKERS HILL (clockwise loop in East Quakers Hill)
27 November 1983:  Renumbered from part of 70 [1925 number], terminating in loop via Eastern, Douglas & Quakers Rds (western side of Quakers Hill).  Operated by Rowe’s Bus Service.
 By 11 September 1988:  Quakers Hill terminus extended from above loop to loop via Farnham, Lalor, Wilson, Pye, Highfield & Lalor Rds (eastern side of Quakers Hill..
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
5 December 1992:  Quakers Hill extended from above loop to loop via Hambledon Rd, Bali Dr, Walker, Burdekin & Hambledon Rds, Barnier & Farnham Drs, Kennington Ave, Farnham, Lalor, Pye, Highfield & Lalor Rds.  Operates in conjunction with 752.

Route 752
BLACKTOWN – TULLOCH ST via Lyton St & Pank Pde
27 November 1983:  Renumbered from part of 70 [1925 number].  Operated by Rowe’s Bus Service.
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
5 December 1992:  Absorbed into 753.

BLACKTOWN – QUAKERS HILL (anticlockwise loop in East Quakers Hill)
5 December 1992:  Commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).  Outer terminus formed by loop running in opposite direction to that of 751.  Operates in conjunction with 752.

Route 753
BLACKTOWN – DOONSIDE via Hillend Rd
27 November 1983:  Renumbered from part of 70 [1925 number].  Operated by Rowe’s Bus Service.
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
5 December 1992:  Rerouted from Richmond Rd via Lyton St, Pank Pde, McLean & Tulloch Sts, absorbing 752.
11 October 2009:  Rerouted from part of Richmond Rd to Tallagandra Dr, now providing all service in Terrigal Dr & Tallagandra Dr (when 754/5/6 were rerouted elsewhere), as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 753W
BLACKTOWN – WOODCROFT
10 December 1994:  New route commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family), terminating at Woodcroft & Lakewood Drs.
13 February 1999:  Extended along Woodcroft Dr from Lakewood Dr to Burrinjuck Dr.
11 October 2009:  Ceased - partly replaced by rerouted 756, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 754
MT DRUITT – PLUMPTON via Mt Druitt Hospital
ROOTY HILL – PLUMPTON
October 1982:  Rooty Hill – Plumpton renumbered from 71 [1925 number].  Mt Druitt – Plumpton via Mt Druitt Hospital commenced.  Operated by Rowe’s Bus Service.
27 November 1983:  754 & 756 rearranged as 756 Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Plumpton via Mt Druitt Hospital.

BLACKTOWN – ROOTY HILL – MT DRUITT
11 September 1988:  Blacktown – Plumpton – Rooty Hill – Mt Druitt (infrequent service) renumbered from 757.  Operated by Rowe’s Bus Service.
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
5 December 1992:  754 & 758 amalgamated as 754, Blacktown – Hassall Grove – Mt Druitt (see next entry).

BLACKTOWN – HASSALL GROVE – MT DRUITT
5 December 1992:  754 & 758 amalgamated as 754, Blacktown – Hassall Grove – Mt Druitt.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
16 July 1994:  Rerouted via Jersey Rd in Plumpton area.
11 October 2009:  Rerouted via Richmond Rd direct instead of Terrigal Dr & Tallagandra Dr (where replaced by rerouted 753), as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 755
BLACKTOWN – SHALVEY – MT DRUITT
October 1982:  Renumbered from part of 70 [1925 number].  Ran through Mt Druitt in a loop from Rooty Hill Rd via Jersey Rd, Carlisle Ave, Luxford, Bougainville, Jersey, Popondetta & Luxford Rds, Bulolo Dr, Belmore & Woodstock Aves to Rooty Hill Rd.  Operated by Rowe’s Bus Service. 
11 September 1988:  Rerouted to Mt Druitt Station (instead of around loop above) via 763.
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
5 December 1992:  763 journeys (which had effectively become short-workings of 755 since 11/9/88) renumbered 755.  Late night trips run as combined 755/762.
11 October 2009:  Ceased as a result of MoT review of Region 1 - replaced by parts of new 750 & 758 and existing 754.

MT DRUITT – SHALVEY – PLUMPTON
1 March 2010:  Shorter version of previous 755 re-introduced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Route 756
MT DRUITT – ROOTY HILL via Mt Druitt Hospital
October 1982:  Commenced by Rowe’s Bus Service.
27 November 1983:  754 & 756 rearranged as 756 Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Plumpton (see next entry)

MT DRUITT – ROOTY HILL – PLUMPTON via Mt Druitt Hospital
27 November 1983:  754 & 756 rearranged as 756 Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Plumpton via Mt Druitt Hospital.  Operated by Rowe’s Bus Service.
9 October 1985:  Extended to Blacktown & renumbered 757.

BLACKTOWN – GLENDENNING INDUSTRIAL AREA
MT DRUITT – GLENDENNING INDUSTRIAL AREA
5 December 1992:  Weekday peak hour service commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
7 June 1997:  Renumbered 756G.

BLACKTOWN – ROOTY HILL RD NTH – MT DRUITT
7 June 1997:  Commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family), following parts of 754 & 760.  Considerably rerouted between Blacktown and Rooty Hill Rd area (see next entry), as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  

BLACKTOWN – WOODCROFT – GLENDENNING – MT DRUITT (including peak hour diversions via Glendenning industrial area)
11 October 2009:

• Previous 756 rerouted between Blacktown and Rooty Hill Rd area, replacing 753W;
• Peak hour diversions via Glendenning industrial area replaced 756G.

All as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 756G
BLACKTOWN – GLENENNING INDUSTRIAL AREA
MT DRUITT – GLENDENNING INDUSTRIAL AREA
7 June 1997:  Renumbered from 756.  Weekday peak hour service.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 
11 October 2009:  Replaced by diversion of new 756, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 757
MT DRUITT – ROOTY HILL – PLUMPTON – BLACKTOWN via Mt Druitt Hospital
MT DRUITT – ROOTY HILL – RIVERSTONE
9 October 1985:  Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Plumpton renumbered from 756 and extended to Blacktown.  Infrequent weekday service, Mt Druitt – Riverstone commenced.  Operated by Rowe’s Bus Service.
11 September 1988:  Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Plumpton – Blacktown renumbered 754; Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Riverstone amalgamated with 749 & renumbered 760.  Service to Mt Druitt Hospital transferred to 758.

MT DRUITT – RIVERSTONE via either Richmond Rd/Garfield Rd or Meadow Rd/Carnarvon Rd
7 June 1997:  Renumbered from 760 (so that the common section, Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill Rd Nth, had adjacent numbers, 756 & 757).  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Route 758
ROOTY HILL – EASTERN CREEK – MT DRUITT
ROOTY HILL – HORSLEY PARK
October 1982:  Rooty Hill – Eastern Ck – Mt Druitt & Rooty Hill – Horsley Park (school days only) renumbered from 72 [1925 number].  Operated by Rowe’s Bus Service.
27 November 1983:  Rooty Hill – Eastern Ck – Mt Druitt divided into:

• 758 Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill (via north side) – Eastern Creek & Rooty Hill – Horsley Park (altered from school service to limited route service)
• 759 Mt Druitt – Minchinbury (loop via Archbold Rd, Robinson St, McFarlane Dr, Alicante St, McFarlane Dr. Minchin Dr & Gt Western Hwy).

9 October 1985:  Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill (via north side) – Eastern Creek & Rooty Hill – Horsley Park renumbered 737.

MT DRUITT – HASSALL, later OAKHURST
(Suburb of Hassall renamed Oakhurst about 1988.  Note that Hassall Grove is a separate suburb, even if located adjacent.)
9 October 1985:  Mt Druitt – Hassall (new suburb) commenced by Rowe’s Bus Service.
11 September 1988:  Rerouted in a loop via Pringle, Daniels, Cook & Hyatts Rds.  Diversion via Mt Druitt Hospital transferred from 757.
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
5 December 1992:  754 & 758 amalgamated as 754, Blacktown – Hassall Grove – Mt Druitt.

MT DRUITT – SHALVEY – TREGEAR – ST MARYS
11 October 2009:  Commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as part of review of MoT Region 1, replacing parts of 755 & 762 (Busways) & 769 (Westbus).

Route 759
MT DRUITT – MINCHINBURY
27 November 1983:  758 split into two routes, of which 759 was Mt Druitt – Minchinbury (loop via Archbold Rd, Robinson St, McFarlane Dr, Alicante St, McFarlane Dr, Minchin Dr & Gt Western Hwy).  Operated by Rowe’s Bus Service.
9 October 1985:  Renumbered 739.

MT DRUITT – EMERTON – WILLMOT – ROPES CROSSING – ST MARYS
11 October 2009:  Commenced by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge) as a result of MoT review of Region 1, replacing parts of 762 (Busways), 766 & 769 (Westbus).

Route 760
MT DRUITT – RIVERSTONE via either Richmond Rd/Garfield Rd or Meadow Rd/Carnarvon Rd
11 September 1988:  749 & 757 amalgamated & renumbered 760.  Operated by Rowe’s Bus Service.
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
7 June 1997:  Renumbered 757.

MT DRUITT – QUAKERS HILL – PARRAMATTA
18 March 2000:  Commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
27 July 2002:  Altered to run via Jersey Rd instead of Lethbridge Park, Shalvey & Blackett (already served by 755 & 761/2) & via Richmond Rd instead of Dean Park (already served by 754-6).
28 January 2004:  Ceased without replacement.

Route 761
MT DRUITT – BIDWILL (Chestnut Cres) via Carlisle Ave
9 June 1982:  Renumbered from part of 71 [1925 number].  Operated by Rowe’s Bus Service.  Most weekday daytime & Saturday morning trips through-routed at Bidwill with 763 & most night, Saturday afternoon & Sundays trips ran as combined 762/761.
11 September 1988:  Most trips through-routed at Bidwill with 762 instead of 763.  Late night trips ran as combined 763/1/2;  from 5/12/92 combined route 755/762, which runs over parts of 761 also.
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
11 October 2009:  Rerouted in Bidwill area, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  Now runs in conjunction with 750.

Route 762
MT DRUITT – BIDWILL via Popondetta Rd
9 June 1982:  Mt Druitt – Bidwill (Middleton Cres) via Popondetta Rd renumbered from part of 71 [1925 number].  Weekday daytime & Saturday mornings trips terminated in loop via Middleton Cres, Luxford Rd & Popondetta Rd.  Most trips at other times through-routed ran as combined 762/761.  Operated by Rowe’s Bus Service.
11 September 1988:  Extended from Middleton Cres to Chestnut Cres.  Most trips through-routed at Bidwill with 761.  Late night trips ran as combined 763/1/2;  from 5/12/92 combined route 755/762.
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
11 October 2009:  Ceased - replaced by parts of new 750/8/9/61, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 763
MT DRUITT – SHALVEY – HASSALL GROVE
9 June 1982:  Mt Druitt – Shalvey renumbered from part of 71 [1925 number].  Operated by Rowe’s Bus Service.  Most weekday daytime & Saturday morning trips through-routed with 761 between Bidwill & Shalvey.
11 September 1988:  Through-routing with 761 ceased.  Late night trips run as combined 763/1/2.
June 1989:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).
12 March 1990:  Selected trips extended from Shalvey to new suburb of Hassall Grove.
5 December 1992:  Renumbered part of 755, as route had effectively been a short-working of 755 since 11/9/88.  Hassall Grove trips incorporated into 754.

Route 766
MT DRUITT – TREGEAR – ROPES CROSSING – ST MARYS
MT DRUITT – TREGEAR – WILLMOT
1 February 1984:  Mt Druitt – Tregear – Willmot renumbered from part of 2 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Bus Service.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
31 August 1992:  Night service provided by combined 767/8.
27 November 1995:  Outward route from Mt Druitt altered to run via North Pde, Mount St & Luxford Rd.  Night & Sunday service provided by 769.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
18 November 2002:  Night trips provided by on-demand North Mt Druitt “Move Zone”, covering 766, 767 & 769.
1 November 2004:  In a reorganisation of 766/7/9, 766 curtailed to Mt Druitt – Tregear (terminal loop via Hatherton & Rymill Rds & Ellsworth Dr).  Night trips provided by fixed route N4, covering 766 & 769, instead of “Move Zone”.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
16 October 2006:   Extended from Tregear to St Marys via Ropes Crossing (new suburb).
11 October 2009:  Ceased - replaced by parts of new 750/9/80, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 767
MT DRUITT – TREGEAR – ST MARYS
1 February 1984:  Renumbered from part of 2 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Bus Service.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
26 May 1986:  Night service provided by combined 767/8.
27 November 1995:  Outward route from Mt Druitt altered to run via North Pde, Mount St & Luxford Rd.  Night & Sunday service provided by 769.
May 1999:  Westbus transferred to National Express group.
18 November 2002:  Night trips provided by on-demand North Mt Druitt “Move Zone”, covering 766, 767 & 769.
1 November 2004:  Ceased as part of part of a reorganisation of 766/7/9.  Replaced by 769, now a full time route.

Route 768
ST MARYS – WILLMOT – LETHBRIDGE PK
1 February 1984:  Renumbered from an amalgamation of parts of 2 [1925 number] (St Marys – Lethbridge Park & St Marys – Willmot).  Operated by Bosnjaks Bus Service.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
26 May 1986:  Certain journeys diverted through North St Marys to replace 769.  Night service provided by combined 767/8.
31 August 1992:  Altered so that standard route ran through North St Marys. 
27 November 1995:  Night & Sunday service provided by 769.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
1 November 2004:  Ceased.  Replaced in North St Marys by rerouted 782 & in Tregear, Willmot & Lethbridge Park by 769, which became a full time route.

Route 768i
ST MARYS – DUNHEVED/ROPES CREEK INDUSTRIAL AREA
13 August 2001:  Unnumbered weekday peak period trips given number in Sydney Region Route Number System.  Operated by Westbus (National Express group).
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
?:  Ceased without replacement.

Route 769
ST MARYS – NORTH ST MARYS
1 February 1984:  Renumbered from part of 2 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Bus Service.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
26 May 1986:  Replaced by diversions of certain trips on 768.

MT DRUITT – WILLMOT – TREGEAR – ST MARYS
27 November 1995:  Commenced by Westbus as a combined route at nights & on Sundays, covering 766, 767 & 768 (including combined night 767/8).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
18 November 2002:  Night trips provided by on-demand North Mt Druitt “Move Zone”, covering 766, 767 & 769.
1 November 2004:  Became a full time route, replacing 767 completely & Willmot section of 766 & 768.  Night trips provided by fixed route N4, covering 766 & 769, instead of “Move Zone”.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
16 October 2006:  Rerouted from parts of Luxford Rd & Palmyra Ave to Hatherton & Forrester Rds.
11 October 2009:  Ceased - replaced by parts of new 745/758/759/780, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 770
ST MARYS – OXLEY PARK – MT DRUITT
1 February 1984:  St Marys – Oxley Park renumbered from part of 2 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Bus Service.  Some night, Saturday afternoon & Sunday service provided by diversions of 771 or 772 until 27/11/95.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
27 November 1995:  Reduced to a limited service as a result of 771 being rerouted over parts of 770.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
1 November 2004:  Rerouted in Oxley Park & extended from Oxley Park to Mt Druitt, replacing 771 between Oxley Park & Mt Druitt.  Night trips provided by fixed route N5, covering 770, 771, 772 & 773.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Replaced by parts of 774 & S11.

MT DRUITT – COLYTON – ST MARYS – UWS – PENRITH via Carpenter St, Claremont Meadows & Jamison Rd
11 October 2009:  Commenced by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge) as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

• Replaced 790 between Penrith and St Marys on slightly altered route.
• Replaced parts of 771/2 between St Marys & Carpenter St.
• Extended to Mt Druitt.

Route 771
ST MARYS – CARPENTER ST, COLYTON
ST MARYS – COLYTON – MT DRUITT via Desborough Rd
1 February 1984:  St Marys – Carpenter St, Colyton renumbered from part of 2 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Bus Service.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
12 January 1992:  Altered to run via Desborough Rd, Colyton instead of full length of Carpenter St.  Service in Carpenter St provided by 772.
27 November 1995:  Route extended from Colyton to Mt Druitt via Oxley Park, replacing part of 774.  Service on 770 reduced as a result.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
18 November 2002:  Night trips provided by on-demand South St Marys “Move Zone”, covering 771, 772, 773 & 774.
1 November 2004:  Curtailed to run St Marys – Colyton via Desborough Rd.  Oxley Park – Mt Druitt replaced by extension of 770.  Altered to run via Charles Hackett Dr & Saddington St instead of Mamre Rd, replacing 780 in Charles Hackett Dr.  (Route same as pre-27 November 1995 except for rerouting via Charles Hackett Dr.)  Night trips provided by fixed route N5, covering 770, 771, 772 & 773, instead of “Move Zone”.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Extended from Colyton to Mt Druitt. Night trips on N5 replaced by trips on individual routes.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 772
ST MARYS – ERSKINE PARK RD, ST CLAIR – MT DRUITT
1 February 1984:  St Marys – Erskine Pk Rd, St Clair commenced as part of reorganisation of 2 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Bus Service.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
26 May 1986:  Rerouted from Erskine Park Rd via Peppertree, Swallow & Colarado Drs & some trips extended from St Clair to Mt Druitt.
24 October 1988:  Further rerouted from Peppertree Dr via extension of Swallow Dr.
12 January 1992:

• Rerouted via Carpenter St instead of Desborough Rd, Colyton.  Service in Desborough St provided by 771.
• Rerouted via extension of Carlisle Ave south of Great Western Hwy.
• Short-workings from St Marys to St Clair altered to run in a loop starting with Explorers Way.

27 November 1995:

• Outward route from Mt Druitt altered to run via North Pde, Mount St & Luxford Rd.
• Most trips extended to Mt Druitt.  Service in Explorers Way provided by rerouting of 774.

May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
18 November 2002:  Night trips provided by on-demand South St Marys “Move Zone”, covering 771, 772, 773 & 774.
1 November 2004: Night trips provided by fixed route N5, covering 770, 771, 772 & 773, instead of “Move Zone”.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Replaced by parts of new 770, 775 & S11, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 773
ST MARYS – WEST ST CLAIR
1 February 1984:  Commenced as part of reorganisation of 2 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Bus Service.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
18 November 2002:  Night trips provided by on-demand South St Marys “Move Zone”, covering 771, 772, 773 & 774.
1 November 2004:  Rerouted via Banks Dr & Bennett Rd to replace part of 774 which ceased from same date.  Night trips provided by fixed route N5, covering 770, 771, 772 & 773, instead of “Move Zone”.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Replaced by parts of new 775 & 776, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 774
MT DRUITT – WEST ST CLAIR
1 February 1984:  New route operated by Bosnjaks Bus Service as part of reorganisation of 2 [1925 number].  Trips formed by extensions of selected 773 buses.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
26 May 1986:  Route altered at St Clair end to terminate in a loop from Banks Dr via Solander Dr, Mamre Rd, McIntyre Ave, Cook Pde & Blackwell Ave.
31 August 1992:  St Clair loop enlarged to run from Bennett Rd via St Clair Ave, Melville Rd, Banks Dr, then previous route.
27 November 1995:  Rerouted:

• via extension of Carlisle Ave south of Great Western Hwy; part of route missed partly replaced by extension of 771;
• via Explorers Way, replacing part of 772;
• outward route from Mt Druitt altered to run via North Pde, Mount St & Luxford Rd.

May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
18 November 2002:  Night trips provided by on-demand South St Marys “Move Zone”, covering 771, 772, 773 & 774.
1 November 2004:  Ceased.  Parts of route already covered by 772.  Rerouted 773 covered Banks Dr & Bennett Rd, although running to St Marys, not Mt Druitt. 

PENRITH – ST MARYS via University of Western Sydney (Werrington campus)
27 July 2009:  Commenced by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge), under the NSW Government’s Growth Buses Program.
11 October 2009:  Replaced by Penrith – St Marys parts of new 774/5/6.

MT DRUITT – OXLEY PARK – ST MARYS – UWS – PENRITH
11 October 2009:  Commenced by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge) as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

• Replaced 774 between Penrith & St Marys, in conjunction with 775/6.
• Replaced 770 between St Marys & Mt Druitt via Oxley Park on slightly altered route.

Route 775
MT DRUITT – ERSKINE PARK – ST MARYS – UWS – PENRITH
11 October 2009:  Commenced by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge) as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

• Replaced 774 between Penrith & St Marys, in conjunction with 774/6.
• Replaced parts of 772/3 between St Marys & Mt Druitt via Erskine Park/St Clair on altered route, in conjunction with 776.

Route 776
MT DRUITT – ST CLAIR – ST MARYS – UWS – PENRITH
11 October 2009:  Commenced by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge) as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

• Replaced 774 between Penrith & St Marys, in conjunction with 774/5.
• Replaced parts of 772/3 between St Marys & Mt Druitt via Erskine Park/St Clair on altered route, in conjunction with 775.

Route 778
ST MARYS – CLAREMONT MEADOWS
11 October 2009:  Commenced by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge) as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

• Replaced parts of 781 & 790.
• Extended to new residential area at Caddens Rd East.

Route 779
ST MARYS – ERSKINE PARK INDUSTRIAL AREA
11 October 2009:  Peak hour service commenced by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge) as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 780
PENRITH – ST MARYS via Derby St & Second Ave
16 August 1982:  Renumbered from amalgamation of parts of 215 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Penrith.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 February 1986:  Ceased.  Partly covered by extension of 790 to O’Connell St.

PENRITH – ST MARYS via University of Western Sydney (Werrington campus)
5 March 1990:  Trial service, Kingswood – University of Western Sydney (Werrington campus), commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
28 May 1990:  Trial service made permanent.
12 January 1992:  Extended to operate Penrith – UWS – St Marys.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
13 August 2001:  Diverted through Nepean District Hospital.
18 November 2002:  Shortened to St Marys – UWS, Werrington campus (known as “Unilink”).
1 November 2004:  Ceased without direct replacement, probably because UWS provides own transport for its students.  Service in Charles Hackett Dr provided by rerouting of 771.

MT DRUITT – TREGEAR – ROPES CROSSING – CAMBRIDGE PARK – PENRITH
11 October 2009:  Commenced by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge) as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  Replaced parts of 769, 782, 783 & 785.

Route 781
ST MARYS – ORCHARD HILLS – PENRITH
26 May 1986:  St Marys – Orchard Hills, possibly a school route converted to route service with limited weekday service, operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 October 1988:  More frequent weekday service provided St Marys – Quarry Hill (also referred to as South Werrington, now Claremont Meadows), but trips at school times still ran to Orchard Hills.
12 January 1992:  781 ran St Marys – Quarry Hill in weekday peak periods & Saturdays and St Marys – Orchard Hills at school times.  Service to Quarry Hill during weekday inter-peak provided by combined 780/1. 
31 August 1992:  St Marys – Quarry Hill trips absorbed into extension of 790, Penrith – Kingswood – Claremont Meadows – St Marys.  St Marys – Orchard Hills journeys remained as 781.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
1 November 2004: Extended from Orchard Hills to Penrith via Vines Estate, replacing part of 789.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Largely rerouted, except between St Marys & Claremont Meadows and along Kingswood Rd, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  Large parts not replaced.  See next entry.

ST MARYS – ORCHARD HILLS – GLENMORE PARK – PENRITH
11 October 2009:  Mostly a new route, except between St Marys & Claremont Meadows and along Kingswood Rd (which follow 781 in previous entry), as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  Limited service operated by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).

Route 782
PENRITH – WERRINGTON – ST MARYS via Greenbank Dr
16 August 1982:  Penrith – Werrington via Greenbank Dr renumbered from amalgamation of parts of 215 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Penrith.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
26 April 1994:  Extended from Werrington to St Marys, replacing part of 784.
7 April 1997:  Shortened to Penrith – Werrington County.  Werrington County – Werrington – St Marys replaced by 784.
May 1999:  Westbus transferred to National Express group.
13 August 2001:  Re-extended from Werrington County to St Marys, via a slightly different route in Werrington, replacing 784 in that area.
18 November 2002:  Night trips provided by on-demand North Penrith “Move Zone”, covering 782, 785 & 787.
1 November 2004:  Rerouted between Werrington & St Marys via north side of railway instead of south side, replacing part of 768 in North St Marys.  Route on south side not replaced.  Night trips provided by fixed route N3, covering 782-6, instead of “Move Zone”.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Curtailed to run Penrith – Werrington only.  Werrington – St Marys section partly replaced by part of new 780.  Route through North St Marys partly replaced by rerouting of 745 from 19/10/09.  Night trips on N3 replaced by trips on individual routes.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 1. 

Route 783
KINGSWOOD – MT PLEASANT
13 February 1993:  Kingswood – Mt Pleasant weekday peak hour journeys on 785 renumbered 783.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
By 13 August 2001:  Ceased.

KINGSWOOD – CAMBRIDGE GARDENS
1 November 2004:  Weekday peak hour service commenced by Westbus (National Express group) as a peak hour supplement to 782.  Night trips provided by fixed route N3, covering 782-6, instead of “Move Zone”.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Ceased as a result of MoT review of Region 1. 

Route 784
PENRITH – WERRINGTON – ST MARYS
16 August 1982:  Penrith – Werrington via Kingswood Stn & Rugby St renumbered from amalgamation of parts of 215 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Penrith.
November 1983:  Extended from Werrington to St Marys.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 February 1986:  Rerouted via Doonmore St & Jamison Rd, replacing part of 780.
26 April 1994:  Shortened to Penrith – Werrington via Oxford St (& via King & Glebe Sts instead of Doonmore St & Jamison Rd) as part of reorganisation of 782, 784 & 785.  Werrington – St Marys section replaced by 782.  784 & 785 replaced by new 787 at nights & on Saturdays & Sundays.
27 November 1995:  Rerouted via Derby St & Parker St instead of King & Glebe Sts.
7 April 1997:  Reorganisation of 782, 784 & 785 – see next entry.  784 altered to St Marys – Werrington –Werrington County, mostly replacing parts of 782.  Parts of 784 replaced by rerouting of 785.

ST MARYS – WERRINGTON –WERRINGTON COUNTY
7 April 1997:  New route resulting from reorganisation of 782, 784 & 785.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
1 November 2004:  Ceased.  Service in Werrington County replaced by rerouting of 782.

PENRITH – CRANEBROOK via Castlereagh Rd
1 November 2004:  New peak hour service commenced by Westbus (National Express group), following same route in Cranebrook as 786.  Night trips provided by fixed route N3, covering 782-6, instead of “Move Zone”.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Night trips on N3 replaced by trips on individual routes, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 785
PANTHERS CLUB – PENRITH – KINGSWOOD – CAMBRIDGE PARK – CRANEBROOK [later known as Mt  Pleasant]
PENRITH – CAMBRIDGE PARK – KINGSWOOD
(Mt Pleasant locality known as Cranebrook from about 2005)
16 August 1982:  Renumbered from amalgamation of parts of 215 [1925 number].  Ran Penrith – Kingswood – Cambridge Park (Cambridge Park loop) during day on weekdays & Saturday mornings, but extended to Cranebrook during peak hours, at nights & on Saturday afternoons & all day Sundays instead of 786.  Operated by Bosnjaks Penrith.
30 April 1984:  Altered to Penrith – Kingswood at most times.  Weekday peak hour service also ran Kingswood – Cambridge Park – Mt Pleasant.  786 provided all other service to Mt Pleasant. 
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
13 February 1993:  Extended from Penrith to Penrith Panthers Club replacing part of 795, but shortened at Kingswood end, becoming Panthers Club – Penrith – Cambridge Park loop.  Kingswood – Mt Pleasant trips renumbered 783.
26 April 1994:  Shortened at Penrith end, but re-extended from Cambridge Park to Kingswood, becoming Penrith – Cambridge Park – Kingswood as part of reorganisation of 782, 784 & 785.  784 & 785 replaced by new 787 at nights & on Saturdays & Sundays.
7 April 1997:  Reorganisation of 782, 784 & 785.  785 rerouted via Derby, Oxford & Rugby Sts instead of 784, & terminating in a large loop at Kingswood.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
18 November 2002:  Night trips provided by on-demand North Penrith “Move Zone”, covering 782, 785 & 787.
1 November 2004:  Route no longer via Derby St & altered in Kingswood.  Night trips provided by fixed route N3, covering 782-6, instead of “Move Zone”.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Largely rerouted and extended from Kingswood to Werrington (although no longer serving Kingswood station).  Night trips on N3 replaced by trips on individual routes.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  See next entry.

PENRITH – CAMBRIDGE PARK – WERRINGTON
11 October 2009:  Old 785 largely rerouted and extended from Kingswood to Werrington (although no longer serving Kingswood station) as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).

Route 786
KINGSWOOD – CRANEBROOK
PANTHERS CLUB – PENRITH – CRANEBROOK
 (Cranebrook known as Mt Pleasant [locality] from about 1986, then reverted to Cranebrook from about 2005)
16 August 1982:  Penrith – Cranebrook renumbered from part of 215, as part of reorganisation of 208 & 215 [1925 numbers].  Operated by Bosnjaks Penrith.  785 ran Penrith to Cranebrook at nights, Saturday afternoons & Sundays.
30 April 1984:  Kingswood – Cranebrook peak hour services renumbered part of 786 from part of 785. 
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
26 April 1994:  Extended from Penrith to Panthers Club instead of 785.
7 April 1997:  Reorganization of 786 & 788.  786 remained as Panthers Club – Penrith – Mt Pleasant by an altered route.  Rerouted 788 covered parts of old 786.  Night & Sundays service provided by 787 (combined 786 & 788).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
By 13 August 2001:  Extended from Mt Pleasant shops to loop via Camelot Dr & Tornado Cr.
18 November 2002:  Route shortened to Penrith – Mt Pleasant.  Penrith – Panthers Club became a separate route numbered 794.  Night trips provided by on demand “Move Zone” service covering 785/6/7/8.
1 November 2004:  786 & 788 amalgamated as 786 Penrith – Cranebrook.  Route between Lemon Grove Rd & The Northern Rd swapped between 782 & 786.  Night trips provided by fixed route N3, covering 782-6, instead of “Move Zone”.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Night trips on N3 replaced by trips on individual routes.

Route 787
PENRITH – CAMBRIDGE PARK LOOP
26 April 1994:  Commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family), as a combined route covering 784 & 785 at nights & on Saturdays & Sundays.
7 April 1997:  Ceased as a result of reorganisation of 782, 784 & 785.

PANTHERS CLUB – PENRITH – MT PLEASANT – NORTH CRANEBROOK
(Mt Pleasant locality known as Cranebrook from about 2005)
7 April 1997:  Reorganization of 786 & 788.  Night & Sundays service on 786 & 788 replaced by combined route 787.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
18 November 2002:  Route shortened to Penrith – Mt Pleasant – North Cranebrook.  Penrith – Panthers Club became a separate route numbered 794.  Night trips provided by on demand “Move Zone” service covering 785/6/7/8.
1 November 2004:  Ceased.  Sunday service provided by rerouted 786 & night service by N3.

Route 788
PENRITH – CRANEBROOK – LLANDILO – WINDSOR
(Cranebrook known as North Cranebrook during 1995-7)
16 August 1982:  Penrith – Llandilo renumbered from 219 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Penrith.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
24 October 1988:  Extended from Llandilo to Windsor (probably incorporating part of 206 Penrith – Windsor school route).
13 February 1993:  Penrith – Cranebrook short-workings terminated in a loop via Grays Lane, Vincent & The Northern Rds, Andromeda Dr & Boundary Rd, Cranebrook.
27 November 1995:  Shortened to Penrith – North Cranebrook.  Penrith – Windsor trips rerouted in Penrith area & renumbered 673.
7 April 1997:  Reorganization of 786 & 788.  788 ran via Richmond Rd & Greygums Rd instead of Castlereagh Rd.  Night & Sundays service replaced by 787.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
2 December 2002:  Night trips replaced by on demand “Move Zone” service covering 785/6/7/8.
1 November 2004:  786 & 788 amalgamated as 786 Penrith – Cranebrook.  Night trips provided by fixed route N3, covering 782-6, instead of “Move Zone”.

Route 789
PENRITH – LUDDENHAM – BRINGELLY
PENRITH – ORCHARD HILLS
31 August 1992:  Previously unnumbered Penrith – Luddenham, extended to Bringelly, & given number in Sydney Region Route Number System.  Limited service on weekdays.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
Soon after:  Shortened to Penrith – Luddenham.
26 April 1994:  Extra route, Penrith – Orchard Hills, commenced, running limited off-peak service on weekdays.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
By 26 February 2001:  Diverted via Vines Estate (Cabernet Cct).
2 December 2002:  Altered in South Penrith area from Maxwell St to Stafford St.
1 November 2004:  Reduced to run Penrith – Luddenham.  Orchard Hills & Vines Estate covered by rerouted 781.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.

Route 790
PENRITH – JAMISON RD LOOP, SOUTH PENRITH
PENRITH – KINGSWOOD – ST MARYS
16 August 1982:  Penrith – Jamison Rd loop, South Penrith renumbered from amalgamation of parts of 215 [1925 number].  Night, Saturday afternoon & Sunday service provided by 792, covering 790 & 791.  Operated by Bosnjaks Penrith.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
30 April 1984:  Reorganisation of 790, 791 & 792.  790 became Penrith – Kingswood via Maxwell St.
24 February 1986:  Extended from Kingswood to O’Connell St, replacing part of 780.
31 August 1992:  Extended from O’Connell St to St Marys via Claremont Meadows, replacing St Marys – Quarry Hill (original name for Claremont Meadows) trips on 781.
26 April 1994:  Rerouted between Penrith & Kingswood via Jamison St instead of Racecourse Rd & Maxwell St.  794 replaced 790 along Racecourse Rd.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
13 August 2001:  Diverted through Nepean District Hospital.
By 18 November 2002:  Diversion through Nepean District Hospital ceased.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Replaced by part of 770 on slightly altered route, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.

Route 791
PENRITH – SOUTH PENRITH LOOP
16 August 1982:  Renumbered from amalgamation of parts of 215 [1925 number].  Night, Saturday afternoon & Sunday service provided by 792, covering 790 &791.  Operated by Bosnjaks Penrith.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
30 April 1984:  Rerouted (including diversion via Glenbrook & Ikin Sts, which replaced part of 794, Penrith – Regentville) & became full time route, as part of reorganisation of 790, 791 & 792.
24 February 1986:  Evening trips Mondays to Saturdays diverted via Panthers Club on approach to Penrith.
13 February 1993:  Diversion via Glenbrook & Ikin Sts replaced by diversion of 794 Penrith – Glenmore Park.
May 1999:  Westbus transferred to National Express group.
18 November 2002:  Route altered in South Penrith area from Moolana Pde & Lowanna Rd to Tukara & York Rds direct.  Night trips provided by on-demand South Penrith “MoveZone”, covering 791, 796 & 797.
1 November 2004:  Weekend & night trips provided by fixed route N2, covering 791 & 794, instead of “Move Zone”.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  791 & 794 rearranged as 791 (no longer a loop) & 793.  Night/weekend trips on N2 replaced by trips on individual routes.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  See next entry.

PENRITH – SOUTH PENRITH – JAMISONTOWN
11 October 2009:  791 & 794 rearranged as 791 (no longer a loop) & 793, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).

Route 792
PENRITH – SOUTH PENRITH via Jamison Rd
16 August 1982:  Renumbered from amalgamation of parts of 215 [1925 number].  792 replaced 790 & 791 at nights, Saturday afternoons & all day Sundays.  Operated by Bosnjaks Penrith.
30 April 1984:  Ceased as part of reorganisation of 790, 791 & 792.

PENRITH – SOUTH PENRITH – JAMISONTOWN
7 April 1997:  Commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family) to replace part of 794, Penrith – Glenmore Park, which was rerouted direct via Mulgoa Rd between Penrith & Regentville instead of Racecourse Rd, Glenbrook & Ikin Sts.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
1 November 2004:  Replaced by 794, Penrith – Regentville.

Route 793
PENRITH – GLENMORE PARK (Precincts 5 & 6)
31 October 1994:  Temporary route commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
27 November 1995:  Replaced by extension of 794.

PENRITH – NEPEAN SHORES
27 November 1995:  Penrith – Nepean Shores trips on 795 renumbered 793.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
13 August 2001:  Replaced by rerouting of 795.

PENRITH – SOUTH PENRITH LOOP
11 October 2009:  791 & 794 rearranged as 791 (no longer a loop) & 793, as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  793 loop different from previous 791 loop.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).

Route 794
PENRITH – JAMISONTOWN – REGENTVILLE
16 August 1982:  Renumbered from part of 208 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Penrith.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
30 April 1984:  Ceased.  Service in the Ikin St, Glenbrook St & Thurwood Ave area replaced by a diversion of 791.  Service in Willoring Cres replaced by diversion of 795.

PENRITH – GLENMORE PARK
31 August 1992:  Penrith – Glenmore Park trips on 795 renumbered 794.  Weekday trips TO Penrith ran via Nepean Shores.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
13 February 1993:  Rerouted off Mulgoa Rd via Glenbrook St, Thurwood Ave, Ikin St & Glenbrook St, replacing diversion of 791.  Trips to Nepean Shores again provided by 795.
26 April 1994:  Rerouted via Jamison St, Racecourse Rd, Maxwell St, York Rd, Ikin & Glenbrook Sts, replacing part of 790 along Racecourse Rd.
27 November 1995:  Extended to new areas of Glenmore Park, replacing temporary 793.
7 April 1997:  Rerouted direct via Mulgoa Rd.  Section of route along Racecourse Rd, Maxwell St, York Rd, Ikin & Glenbrook Sts replaced by 792.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
26 February 2001:  Replaced by 796 & 797.

PENRITH – JAMISONTOWN
PENRITH – PANTHERS CLUB
 (Including trips to/via Nepean Shores & Mountainview Retreat Village)
18 November 2002:  Penrith – Panthers Club section of 786 & 787 removed & became separate route (794), with occasional trips diverting via Mountainview Retreat Village.  Operated by Westbus (National Express Group).
1 November 2004:  Extended from Panthers Club in a loop via York Rd, Ikin & Glenbrook Sts & Mulgoa Rd, Jamisontown, replacing 792.  Occasional diversions via Nepean Shores.  Loop operated anti-clockwise on weekday mornings & clockwise on weekday afternoons.  Weekend & night trips provided by fixed route N2, covering 791 & 794, instead of “Move Zone”.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
16 October 2006:  Ceased to run via Panthers Club.
11 October 2009:  791 & 794 rearranged as 791 (no longer a loop) & 793.  Nepean Shores again served by diversions of 795.  Mountainview Retreat Village diversions replaced by S13.  Night/weekend trips on N2 replaced by trips on individual routes.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 1. 

Route 795
PENRITH – GLENMORE PARK
PENRITH – WARRAGAMBA
 (Including trips to/via Nepean Shores)
16 August 1982:  Penrith – Warragamba renumbered from part of 208 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Penrith.
October 1984:  Operator’s name changed to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
November 1983:  Rerouted via Willoring Cres, Jamisontown.
By 24 February 1986:  Many additional trips introduced Penrith – Panthers Club.  Evening trips Mondays to Saturdays to/from Panthers Club provided by diversion of 791 trips.
24 October 1988:  Selected trips ran Penrith – Nepean Shores via Regentville.
By 1 April 1990:  Route in Jamisontown altered from Willoring Cres to McNaughton St.
31 January 1991:  New route, Penrith – Glenmore Park (new suburb), commenced.
31 August 1992:  Penrith – Glenmore Park trips renumbered 794.  Nepean Shores served by 794, not 795.
13 February 1993:  Separate Penrith – Panthers Club trips transferred to 785.  795 ceased diverting into Panthers Club.  Nepean Shores again served by 795 trips (either separate trips or diversions of longer trips).
26 April 1994:  Separate trips operated Penrith – Nepean Shores via McNaughton St & Willoring Cres, rather than diversions of Warragamba trips.  Warragamba trips ceased diverting via McNaughton & Stuart Sts.
27 November 1995:  Penrith – Nepean Shores trips renumbered 793.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express group.
13 August 2001:  Rerouted via Nepean Shores, replacing 793.
1 November 2004:  Diversion via Nepean Shores ceased, replaced by 794, Penrith – Jamisontown.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  Nepean Shores again served by diversions of 795 instead of 794, as a result of MoT review of Region 1. 

Route 796
PENRITH – GLENMORE PARK WEST via South Penrith
PENRITH – JAMISONTOWN – GLENMORE PARK via Racecourse Rd & Glenbrook St
PENRITH – JAMISONTOWN – GLENMORE PARK via York Rd & Glenbrook St
26 February 2001:  Due to expansion of suburb, 794 replaced by 796 & 797.  796 was Penrith – Glenmore Park West via South Penrith.  Operated by Westbus (National Express group).
13 August 2001:  Glenmore Park services further rearranged into 796, 797 & 798.  796 was Penrith – Jamisontown – Glenmore Park via York Rd & Glenbrook St.  Service along Maxwell St & The Northern Rd, South Penrith provided by new 798.
18 November 2002:  796, 797 & 798 further rearranged into 796 & 797 only, which were both rerouted.  796 altered (a) from York Rd to Racecourse Rd (replacing part of 798) & (b) within Glenmore Park.  Night trips provided by on-demand South Penrith “MoveZone”, covering 791, 796 & 797.
1 November 2004:  Further rearrangement of Glenmore Park routes.  796 & 797 replaced by 797 & 798.

Route 797
PENRITH – GLENMORE PARK EAST via Mulgoa Rd
PENRITH – GLENMORE PARK via Mulgoa Rd
26 February 2001:  Due to expansion of suburb, 794 replaced by 796 & 797.  797 was Penrith – Glenmore Park East via Mulgoa Rd.  Operated by Westbus (National Express group).
13 August 2001:  Glenmore Park services further rearranged into 796, 797 & 798.  797 was Penrith – Glenmore Park via Mulgoa Rd, but rerouted within Glenmore Park.
18 November 2002:  796, 797 & 798 further rearranged into 796 & 797 only, which were both rerouted within Glenmore Park.  797 also covered parts of ceased 798 in eastern part of Glenmore Park.  Night trips provided by on-demand South Penrith “MoveZone”, covering 791, 796 & 797.
1 November 2004:  Further rearrangement of Glenmore Park routes.  796 & 797 replaced by 797 & 798.  797 runs via Mulgoa Rd.  Weekend & night trips provided by fixed route N1, covering 797 & 798, instead of “Move Zone”.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  797 & 798 rearranged as 797 & 799.  Night/weekend trips on N1 replaced by trips on individual routes.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  

Route 798
PENRITH – BLUE HILLS via South Penrith
(Blue Hills is a locality name within the eastern end of the suburb of Glenmore Park)
PENRITH – GLENMORE PARK via South Penrith & The Northern Rd
13 August 2001:  Commenced by Westbus (National Express group) due to expansion of suburb, when 796 & 797 expanded into three routes, 796, 797 & 798.
18 November 2002:  Ceased as part of further rearrangement of Glenmore Park routes.  Service along Racecourse Rd provided by rerouted 796, & in eastern part of Glenmore Park by rerouted 797.
1 November 2004:  796 & 797 replaced by 797 & 798 as part of further rearrangement of Glenmore Park routes.  798 runs Penrith – Glenmore Park via South Penrith & The Northern Rd.  Weekend & night trips provided by fixed route N1, covering 797 & 798, instead of “Move Zone”.
August 2005:  Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
11 October 2009:  797 & 798 rearranged as 797 & 799 (both routes now running via Mulgoa Rd, not South Penrith).  Night/weekend trips on N1 replaced by trips on individual routes.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 1. 

Route 799
PENRITH – GLENMORE PARK (St Andrews Dr) via Mulgoa Rd
11 October 2009:  797 & 798 rearranged as 797 & 799 (799 running via Mulgoa Rd, not South Penrith as did 798), as a result of MoT review of Region 1.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge).