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Heading to the Newcastle Show on 27 February to 1 March?  Newcastle Transport can help you get there!  Save time on parking by catching the bus to Broadmeadow Station.   It’s easy to tap on and tap off at Opal readers with a Mastercard, Visa debit, credit card, contactless-enabled American Express or a linked device.  Plan your trip at newcastletransport.info or by […]

Newcastle Transport is calling on drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycle riders and public transport users to “Be Bus Aware” this Bus Safety Week. Today marks the start of Bus Safety Week an annual campaign highlighting the importance of bus safety for all road users and will run until Sunday 1 March. Bus Operators have been reporting […]

Are you heading to Howlin’ Country at Foreshore Park on Saturday 14 February? Save your feet for boot scooting by catching a bus, tram or ferry to Customs House or Queens Wharf for a short walk to the festival gates. Newcastle Transport are making getting to and from the festival as easy and quick as […]

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 […]

For Riley, buses have always been part of everyday life. “I pretty much grew up on buses,” he says. “My grandma and I used to catch them everywhere together.” School runs, errands around town, trips across Newcastle — riding the bus with his grandma was how Riley got around. Sitting beside her, watching drivers at […]

We were delighted to see so many wonderful entries in the Newcastle Transport Christmas Colouring-In Competition this year. The creativity, colour and festive spirit made choosing winners a very tough job! A big congratulations to our talented winners: Sophie C Blaire V Ebony T Beckett S Archie B Thank you to everyone who took the […]

Join the party on Newcastle Foreshore for New Years Eve! Leave the car at home and catch public transport into the CBD. Don’t miss the Fireworks spectacular, shooting off from the Harbour at 9pm. Prepare to be wowed by the colourful, 12-minute display as we send off 2025 in style. Getting there · Light rail […]