News & events

Are you heading to the Strummingbird Country Music Festival at Foreshore Park on Saturday 1 November? You’re in for a treat, with international country artists, line dancing, and even a mechanical bull! Leave the car at home and catch public transport into the CBD. · Light rail services will run every 7.5 minutes from 11am […]

On Tuesday 7 October, buses will replace ferry services from 10pm until 11.05pm due to maintenance. Buses will depart every 30 minutes from Stockton and Queens Wharf from 10pm. Please allow additional travel time. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner at transportnsw.info/trip

Newcastle Transport Travel Experience Day is designed to help customers become more familiar with public transport. You can practice getting on and off our accessible trams, buses and ferry in a static situation, and have a chat to our customer service officers who will be there to assist you. The event helps people of all […]

Newcastle is alive with colour, creativity, and connection as New Annual returns! With free, family-friendly events happening across the city, it’s the perfect time to get out and explore. Even better—public transport makes it easy to get there. Here are just a few highlights, and how to get there with Newcastle Transport:   🎨 First […]

On Tuesday 23 September, buses will replace ferry services from 10pm until 11.05pm due to maintenance. Buses will depart every 30 minutes from Stockton and Queens Wharf from 10pm. Please allow additional travel time. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner at transportnsw.info/trip

On Monday 22 September, there will be bus disruptions due to planned industrial action. Newcastle Transport bus services, including On Demand, will not operate from 10am to 2pm. Bus services will resume from approximately 2pm on Monday 22 September. Bus routes affected: 11, 12, 13, 14,21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 41, […]

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 be held on Saturday 20 September at Speers Point Park from 9am to 3pm.  Getting to the festival Catch one of the free shuttle buses to […]