Newcastle Transport is launching a new express Buch route which will connect Charlestown to the Newcastle Interchange.
The limited stops service, known as 10X, will run every 30 minutes during the morning and afternoon peaks from Charlestown via City Road directly to Newcastle Interchange, where passengers can connect with light rail and train services.
“The Charlestown precinct is one of the most popular bus interchanges in the Newcastle Transport area,” Keolis Downer Hunter, General Manager, Emmanuel Genlot said.
In total there will be an extra 90 services each week between the Charlestown and Newcastle interchanges.
The route will also service Marketown.
“This service will encourage commuters to leave their car at home and enjoy improved travel times without the stress of finding a car park,” Emmanuel said.
“The service will also benefit customers living in Newcastle and working in the Charlestown area.”
The route will also serve people travelling to the CBD from southern suburbs, such as Swansea and Belmont, and from areas in eastern Lake Macquarie including Valentine, Eleebana or Warners Bay via transfer at Charlestown.
The new bus route will be added to timetables from April 2022 when Newcastle Transport make their annual service improvements to routes and timetables.
