Sydney · bus timetable
Bus 281 · Chatswood Station, Stand C → Glen St before Forest Way → Chatswood Station, Stand C
Line 281 goes from Chatswood Station, Stand C to Glen St before Forest Way; departures on weekdays run from 05:38 until 23:00, every ~35 min.
- Headway~35 min
- First departure05:38
- Last departure23:00
- Average ride~41 min
- Stops59
- Departures per day26
- Route length15.6 km
- Peak—
- Off-peak—
- Saturday21 departures
- Sunday18 departures
A circular bus line of Sydney public transport — it departs from Chatswood Station, Stand C, passes Glen St before Forest Way and returns.The first departure is at 05:38, the last at 23:00.Departures run every ~35 min, and the ride takes ~41 min on average.
The line runs as a loop — Glen St before Forest Way is a through terminus.
Important:departures from Glen St before Forest Way (return direction) are estimates — derived from departures at the origin stop and the average travel time to the turning point. They are not official and may differ from the actual timetable.
Timetable
First
05:38
Last
23:00
Departures
26
| 05 | 3851 |
|---|---|
| 06 | 223557 |
| 07 | 123252 |
| 08 | 55 |
| 09 | 55 |
Stops
- +1 min25min
Adams St after Forest Way
- +0 min25min
Blackbutts Rd opp Prince Charles Rd
- +1 min26min
Blackbutts Rd at Dakara Dr
Frequently asked questions
When are the first and last departures of line 281?
On weekdays the first departure from Chatswood Station, Stand C is at 05:38 and the last at 23:00. There are 26 departures in total.
Does line 281 run on weekends?
Yes — on Saturday from 06:20 to 01:55 and on Sunday from 06:20 to 22:55.
Does line 281 run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays line 281 has 18 departures from Chatswood Station, Stand C, the first at 06:20 and the last at 22:55.
How often does line 281 run?
Departures run about every 35 minutes (median headway between 06:00 and 21:00 on weekdays). It is denser at peak and sparser in the evening and at weekends.
How long is the ride on line 281?
The whole ride takes about 41 minutes on average.
How many stops does line 281 have?
Line 281 is circular and has 59 stops (via Glen St before Forest Way).
How long is the route of line 281?
The route in this direction is about 15.6 km long.