News & events

On Wednesday 2 July, 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

From Monday 30 June 2025, bus services may be delayed or cancelled at short notice due to industrial action. This disruption is expected to continue until further notice. Newcastle Transport is working to minimise the impact. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead.

We’re excited to cheer on the Wallabies as they take on Fiji in what will be their only hit out before the highly anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions. The game will be held at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday 6 July, with a 1.30pm kick off time.  Forget about the stress […]

On Tuesday 24 June, 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

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 […]