Getting to the Newcastle Show

19.02.25

Heading to the Newcastle Show on 28 February to 2 March? Newcastle Transport can help you get there! Save time finding a park and gain more time enjoying the show by using public transport.   Bus If you are travelling from Mount Hutton, Charlestown or Adamstown, the route 28 stops directly out the front Broadmeadow […]
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Getting to Howlin’ Music Festival

7.02.25

Additional light rail services Saturday 15 February 2025 – Howlin’ Country Music Festival Heading to Howlin’ Country Music Festival on Saturday 15 February? Leave the car at home and catch public transport into Foreshore Park! Light rail services will run every 7.5 minutes from 1pm until 11pm and will return to a regular Saturday timetable […]
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Are You Ready for School Return?

21.01.25

It’s that time of the year again… back to school! You’ve got the new backpack and shoes, but have you found a bus route? Tick one thing off the list by checking your school travel options. Here’s everything you need to know, from planning your trip and travelling to school safely. It’s easy to check […]
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Additional ferry services for Stockton Triathlon

20.01.25

Additional ferry services Sunday 2 February 2025 – Stockton Triathlon If you’re competing in or spectating at the Island Triathlon in Stockton,  Newcastle Transport is the best way to get there! Additional ferry services will operate from 5:15am on Sunday morning to transport event participants and spectators across the harbour to get themselves race-ready. The […]
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New Year’s Eve 2024

19.12.24

Join the party on Newcastle Foreshore for New Years Eve 2024. Don’t miss the giant NEWY NYE inflatable walkway, decorate your ‘wheels’ and join the hourly Big Bike Parade featuring whacky inflatable characters, experience the magical Wishing Dome featuring giant illuminated jellyfish, and of course the massive fireworks finale at 9pm. Leave the car at […]
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Marg drives the Christmas Bus one last time

9.12.24

The iconic Newcastle Christmas Bus is back! The Christmas Bus has been spreading holiday cheer for 27 years and is the brainchild of Newcastle Transport Bus Operator Trainer, Margaret Pannell. This is an extra special year for the Christmas Bus, as Marg plans to retire in the new year, leaving behind an incredible legacy. The […]
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Plan ahead for Newcastle Transport bus timetable changes

14.10.24

Newcastle Transport will be making minor changes to bus timetables from Sunday 20 October.   Keolis Downer Hunter General Manager, Emmanuel Genlot said the minor changes to Newcastle Transport bus timetables, including dedicated school services, would make sure buses maintain connections to the new rail timetables and improve reliability.   “From next week, we’re making […]
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School Holiday fun with Newcastle Transport

20.09.24

These Spring school holidays, we’re hosting some exciting events for the whole family! Catch Ferry-tales on the Ferry, Superheroes on the Bus, or the Carnival on the Light Rail. Enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, and meet our friendly customer service team, ready to assist with all your transport questions.   Ferry-tales on the Ferry – […]
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How Do You Plan Your Trip? Here’s What You Told Us!

19.09.24

Newcastle Transport recently reached out to customers with a quick survey to find out how you plan your public transport trips. Here’s what we learned: How you plan: 40% of you use travel apps, 17% prefer map apps like Google Maps, and 9% enjoy the spontaneous approach, simply showing up at the stop! Top travel […]
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