News & events

Buses will replace ferry services from 10pm to 11pm (end of service) on Tuesday 13 May, due to maintenance. Buses will depart every 30 minutes from Stockton and Queens Wharf from 10pm. Please allow extra travel time. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank customers for their patience while this work is carried out. […]

We’re excited to cheer on the Blues as they take on the Maroons in the Women’s State of Origin Series right here in Newcastle! The game will be held at McDonald Jones Stadium on Thursday 29 May, with a 7.45pm kick off time.  Forget about the stress of parking and use Newcastle Transport to get […]

From 5am on Saturday 17 May 2025, buses replace light rail services due to planned maintenance. Bus routes 11 and 13 will also run along Hunter and King St. Normal services resume 5pm on Saturday 17 May. You can view the light rail bus replacement map here Plan ahead using the Trip Planner at transportnsw.info/trip

This week, Newcastle Transport farewelled a legend of the industry, Margaret Pannell, who has retired after 28 years in the job. Margaret served as the Senior Bus Operator Trainer at Newcastle Transport, and to the wider Newcastle and Lake Macquarie community, she’s also known as the creative force behind the much-loved Christmas Bus. Over the […]

Newcastle Transport will run additional bus, ferry and light rail services on Anzac Day to help Novocastrians travel to and from the dawn service at Nobbys Beach and other commemorative events on the day. Light Rail From 3.28am, light rail services will run every 7.5 minutes until 11am. Services will return to a public holiday […]

As part of the April school holidays, Newcastle Transport will be hosting a free Fairies on the Ferry event at Stockton Wharf on Thursday 24 April! Jump on a ferry, say hello and get your face painted by our fairy friends. Make it a real adventure and visit the Stockton Playground & Skate Park as […]

Bus Driver Appreciation Day was a huge success, thanks to all of you! On 18 March, we celebrated the incredible drivers who keep Newcastle and Lake Macquarie moving—rain, hail, or shine. We received so many heartfelt messages from the community, and we made sure to share them with our drivers. From words of gratitude to […]