News Archives - Newcastle Transport

Buses replace ferry on Monday 1 September

1.09.25

Monday 1 September Buses will replace ferry services due to repairs. Buses will depart every 30 minutes from Stockton and Queens Wharf from 10.30am. Please allow additional travel time. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner at transportnsw.info/trip

Buses replace ferry from 10pm until 11.05pm on 28 August

28.08.25

On Thursday 28 August, 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

Bus diversions in CBD on 24 August

22.08.25

On Sunday 24 August, between 1:30pm and 2:30pm, some Newcastle Transport bus services will be diverted to allow for a planned march through King Street, between Darby Street and Auckland Street. • Shuttle 1 (Knights) services will divert via Darby Street, Hunter Street, Steel Street and back onto King Street before continuing their normal route. […]

Good trips start with respect

18.08.25

At Newcastle Transport, we’re proud to connect our community every day. Whether you’re jumping on a bus, ferry, or light rail, public transport works best when everyone shows a little kindness and respect. Transport for NSW has launched a new etiquette campaign reminding us all how small actions can make a big difference. You might […]

Buses replace ferry from 10pm until 11.05pm on 19 August

18.08.25

On Tuesday 19 August, 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

Pay attention around Newcastle Light Rail

11.08.25

This week marks the 20th anniversary of Rail Safety Week (11–17 August 2025), and Newcastle Transport is urging Novocastrians to pay attention and “look and listen” for trams. CCTV vision released today reveals a series of alarming near misses involving the Newcastle Light Rail over the past 12 months. The footage captures incidents where both […]

Buses replace ferry from 10pm until 11.05pm on 7 August

4.08.25

On Thursday 7 August, 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

Getting to University

17.07.25

Welcome to Semester 2! You’ve got your books, your laptop, and probably a few snacks to survive those long study sessions—but have you figured out how you’re getting to campus? Skip the parking hassle and hop on public transport! With frequent bus routes to Callaghan Campus and both bus and light rail services stopping at […]

School Holidays Scavenger Hunt

2.07.25

Looking for a fun, free activity to keep the kids busy these school holidays? The Newcastle Transport Scavenger Hunt is the perfect way to explore Newcastle and Lake Macquarie by bus, ferry or light rail — and spot some surprises along the way! How it Works: Download your scavenger hunt sheet Plan your trip on […]

Buses replace ferry from 10pm until 11.05pm on 2 July

30.06.25

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