Events Archives - Newcastle Transport

Getting to the Rugby league World Cup by bus

13.10.26

The Rugby League World Cup is coming to Newcastle on Sunday 18 October. Fans heading to the match are encouraged to take advantage of convenient bus services operating to the venue. Women’s – New Zealand v Fiji Kick Off: 1:50pm Men’s – Fiji v Cook Islands Kick Off: 4:05pm Limited free stadium shuttles will commence […]

Getting to Strummingbird Music Festival

9.10.26

Are you heading to the Strummingbird Country Music Festival at Foreshore Park on Saturday 17 October? Leave the car at home and catch public transport into the CBD. · Light rail services will run every 7.5 minutes from 11am until midnight and then every 30 minutes until 1am. · Bus routes 11, 13, 14, 21 […]

From 11 October timetables are changing

6.10.26

From Sunday 11 October, Newcastle Transport is updating its timetables. There will be additional bus services for Lake Macquarie and minor changes to bus and light rail timetables, including dedicated school services, from Sunday 11 October. Keolis Hunter General Manager, Arsene Durand-Raucher said the minor changes to Newcastle Transport timetables were to improve reliability and […]

Getting around for the Knights Grand Final this weekend

2.10.26

If you’re heading out this Sunday 4 October to watch the Knights Grand Final, we can help get you there. Buses We will be running the regular Sunday timetable for buses – plan your trip here. Light Rail Heading into the CBD? We have added services so that the light rail will run every 10 […]

Hamilton Community Open Day 2026

3.06.26

Join us on Saturday 20 June as we open the doors of Hamilton Depot to the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie community! This is your chance to find out more about what we do, chat to Bus Operators about their career and look back at public transport across the last century. Hamilton Depot has been central […]

Getting to the Matildas vs Mexico by bus

1.06.26

The International Football Friendly on Saturday 6 June will kick off at 7.15pm. Fans heading to the match are encouraged to take advantage of convenient bus services operating to the venue. Limited free stadium shuttles will commence at 5.35pm and will run at regular intervals prior to kick off from selected bus stops along the […]

Getting to the A-League men’s semi-finals by bus

7.05.26

The A-League men’s semis kick off at 7.40pm on Saturday 16 May 2026. Fans heading to the match are encouraged to take advantage of convenient bus services operating to the venue. Stadium shuttles Free stadium shuttles will commence at 6.10pm and will run at regular intervals prior to kick off from selected bus stops along […]

Getting to the 2026 Women’s State of Origin at McDonald Jones Stadium by bus

15.04.26

Women’s State of Origin for 2026 will be kicking off at McDonald Jones Stadium on 30 April 2026. Fans heading to the Queensland v New South Wales NRLW match are encouraged to take advantage of convenient bus services operating to the venue. Stadium shuttles Free stadium shuttles will commence at 5.58pm and will run at […]

Additional services for Anzac Day 2026

13.04.26

Newcastle Transport is running additional bus, ferry and light rail services from 3:30am on Anzac Day to help customers get to the dawn service at Nobbys Beach and other commemorative events across the day. Light rail: Light rail services will run every 7.5 minutes – Light rail timetable Ferry: Ferry services will operate every 20 […]

Getting to Newcastle Food Month 2026

1.04.26

Are you hungry for a good time? Newcastle Food Month this April is bringing 70 + events and 70 + Plate Dates to our fine city. Use public transport and bolster your dining budget. With frequent services travelling to most locations, cancel that cab and tap on instead. Check out the full Newcastle Food Month […]