A faster, more direct service between Burnie, Penguin, Ulverstone and Devonport
Significant increase in frequency
Hourly services on weekdays
Hourly services on Saturdays
Two hourly services on Sundays
Increased hours of operation
Weekday services from Burnie starting at 6am and finishing at 8:30pm
Weekday services from Devonport starting at 7am and finishing at 7:30pm
Better connections to Burnie and Devonport services
Connections to the North West Regional Hospital (Route 194/195 service) and Mersey General Hospital (Route 178 service)
The North West Express service will replace the current Hospital Link service
Better connections to Launceston and Hobart (Route 705) for Burnie, Penguin and Ulverstone residents
Passengers will need to apply for a Transportme card to travel on the North West Express, as the service will be operated by Merseylink. For more information please visit Ticketing