The new X13 express trial started on 31 January 2022 and operates on weekdays during the morning and afternoon peak periods, excluding public holidays.
There are five services to Hobart in the morning and five services to Margate and Snug in the afternoon.
- The morning services to Hobart depart Snug (Charlton St), stopping all stops in Snug and Margate, then travel express via the Southern Outlet, bypassing Kingston and stopping all stops on Macquarie Street.
- The afternoon and evening services from Hobart depart Macquarie Street, Stop D1, stopping all stops on Davey St, bypassing Kingston and travel all stops from Margate to Snug (Charlton St).