News Archives - Newcastle Transport

Buses replace ferry services until further notice

29.11.25

From 2pm 29 November, buses replace ferry services until further notice due to unplanned maintenance. Replacement buses will operate every 30 minutes, departing on the hour and half hour, up to and including midnight, and will continue until further notice while repairs are completed. We apologise for the inconvenience and are working hard to restore […]

Bus service update Wednesday 26, Thursday 27, Friday 28 November

25.11.25

Services are expected to operate to the normal timetable across Wednesday 26, Thursday 27 and Friday 28 November, including school services. While the Union previously announced possible industrial action, no formal notifications of strikes or work stoppages have been received. As no formal notices have been lodged: Wednesday 26 November – The proposed “school-only services” […]

Bus Service Disruptions on Monday 24 November

21.11.25

Newcastle Transport has been advised of planned industrial action by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) on Monday 24 November. Some bus services may run late or be cancelled at short notice. Schools have been informed, and we have asked the RTBU to provide assurance that no child will be left behind during this […]

Buses replace ferry from 10pm until 11.05pm on 18 November

14.11.25

On Tuesday 18 November, 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

Buses replace light rail 15 November

6.11.25

From 5am on Saturday 15 November 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 15 November. You can view the light rail bus replacement map here Plan ahead using the Trip Planner at transportnsw.info/trip

Buses replace ferry from 10pm until 11.05pm on 21 October

21.10.25

On Tuesday 21 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

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

7.10.25

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

Buses replace ferry from 10pm until 11.05pm on 23 September

18.09.25

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

Bus Service Disruptions on Monday 22 September

17.09.25

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, […]

Buses replace ferry from 10pm until 11.05pm on 9 September

4.09.25

On Tuesday 9 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