News & events

Say hello to our brightest Christmas Bus yet! The jolly bus has been wrapped with an Australian Christmas theme, decked out with colourful decorations and plays your favourite christmas carols onboard. The iconic bus will be on the road until 25 December 2023. To jump onboard, download the timetable and find a service near you! […]

This Sunday, 3 December is International Day of Persons with Disabilities – an opportunity to promote community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. At Newcastle Transport, we envision a network that is inclusive and accessible for all. We know people depend on public transport to get to work, education and social activities and […]

From 7pm on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 November 2023, buses replace light rail services due to planned maintenance. Bus routes 11 and 13 will also run along Hunter and King St. Normal services will resume at 5am each morning. You can view the light rail bus replacement map here Plan ahead using the Trip […]

Are you heading to the Newcastle Airshow on Saturday 18 November?  We’re running additional bus, light rail and ferry services to help you get there! With big crowds expected around the CBD, we recommend planning ahead and allowing extra travel time. Plan your trip using Trip Planner or your favourite travel app. For information regarding […]

Are you heading to McDonald Jones Stadium to see music royalty, Paul McCartney perform on Tuesday 24 October? If you answered yes, Newcastle Transport will help you get there and back!    Getting there Free bus services will run at regular intervals from limited bus stops along six different routes to the stadium. Download Timetable […]

Lake Mac Living Smart Festival  Held on the traditional lands of the Awabakal People, the Living Smart Festival is one of Australia’s largest community sustainability events. The festival will run for two days, with the Living Smart Festival on Saturday 16 September and the Lake Mac Living Together Festival on Sunday 17 September. Getting to […]

NEW-CAS-TLE, NEW-CAS-TLE Cheer on the mighty Newcastle Knights as they take on Canberra Raiders in week 1 of the NRL finals on Sunday 10 September. We’re looking forward to operating the McDonald Jones Shuttle Stadium service for this match with 5 different services operating from key locations across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. You can also […]