News & events

It’s that time again! Newcastle Transport school services will resume on Tuesday 30 January.  You’ve got the new backpack and shoes, but have you found the best way to travel to school? Tick one thing off the list by checking your travel options. Here’s everything you need to know, from planning your trip, to travelling […]

Wondering what to do these school holidays? Why not get out and about on Newcastle Transport? There are lots of places to explore and you can make a day of it on bus, ferry and light rail. Check out some of our suggestions and hop on the bus, ferry or light rail to get there […]

Newcastle’s Hunter River is set to light up for New Years Eve 2023 at Queens Wharf foreshore. Two show-stopping aerobatic flyovers by Paul Bennet will be sure to turn heads to the sky, while a trio of fire dancers will dazzle audiences on the ground before a massive fireworks finale at 9pm. Leave the car […]

Say hello to our brightest Christmas Bus yet! The jolly bus has been wrapped with an Australian Christmas theme, decked out with colourful decorations and plays your favourite christmas carols onboard. The iconic bus will be on the road until 25 December 2023. To jump onboard, download the timetable and find a service near you! […]

This Sunday, 3 December is International Day of Persons with Disabilities – an opportunity to promote community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. At Newcastle Transport, we envision a network that is inclusive and accessible for all. We know people depend on public transport to get to work, education and social activities and […]

From 7pm on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 November 2023, buses replace light rail services due to planned maintenance. Bus routes 11 and 13 will also run along Hunter and King St. Normal services will resume at 5am each morning. You can view the light rail bus replacement map here Plan ahead using the Trip […]

Are you heading to the Newcastle Airshow on Saturday 18 November?  We’re running additional bus, light rail and ferry services to help you get there! With big crowds expected around the CBD, we recommend planning ahead and allowing extra travel time. Plan your trip using Trip Planner or your favourite travel app. For information regarding […]