Crangan Bay students to benefit from expanded school bus services
Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley today announced that, for the first time, students from Crangan Bay on the Central Coast will have access to school bus services.
From 24 February, existing bus services to five local schools will be adjusted to include the newly developed and growing Crangan Bay Estate.
These changes aim to enhance accessibility for families in the area, ensuring that students can travel to and from school safely and on time.
Following community feedback, students who live in the Crangan Bay Estate who attend St Brendan's Primary School, St Brigid's Catholic College, Lake Munmorah High School, Gwandalan Public School, or Lake Munmorah Public School will benefit from these bus services, providing more convenient access closer to home.
While travel times on the existing school bus services will increase slightly by three minutes, these route adjustments will ensure better overall service reliability for all students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Transport for NSW and the operator, Busways, are working closely with schools and parents to ensure they are aware of the updated bus services that take them to and from school; these are:
Morning Services:
- Route 2195 – St Brendan’s Primary School & St Brigid’s Catholic College
- Route 2209 – Lake Munmorah High School
- Route 2205 – Gwandalan Public School & Lake Munmorah Public School
Afternoon Services:
- Route 2793 – Lake Munmorah High School
- Route 2654 – Gwandalan Public School
- Route 99 – St Brendan’s Primary School & St Brigid’s Catholic College
- Route 98 – Lake Munmorah Public School
At what is always a busy time of year, tweaks to routes and timetables mean parents and carers should check the best way for their children to get to school in plenty of time by visiting the Trip Planner website.
Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley said:
"This is fantastic news for Crangan Bay families, ensuring students have safe and reliable transport to school.
“These services will make daily commutes easier, giving parents peace of mind.
“This move will be welcomed by our growing community, and I thank Transport for NSW for listening to residents and making this happen."
The Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchinson said:
"The expansion of school bus services to Crangan Bay reflects our commitment to supporting growing communities with safe and reliable transport.
“These changes will make school travel more accessible for local families, ensuring students arrive on time and ready to learn.
“We appreciate the community’s feedback and will continue working to enhance transport options for all."
Quote attributable to Steven Hawkins, Busways Head of Service Delivery - NSW Central Coast:
"We’re always looking for ways to improve bus services for the community.
“These service changes will give students in Crangan Bay better travel options, making their journeys easier.
“We’ve started informing local families and are pleased to work with MP Yasmin Catley to bring these changes to life. We hope it benefits all students in the area."
