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The Rugby League World Cup Men’s and Women’s Semi-Finals are coming to Newcastle on Saturday 7 November.
Limited free stadium shuttles will commence at 12.50pm and will run at regular intervals prior to kick off from selected bus stops along the route. Return services will run for around 30 minutes after full-time.
Timetable: Download here
The Stadium Shuttle will run at regular intervals from limited bus stops along six different routes to McDonald Jones Stadium, for the upcoming events:
Stadium shuttles are picking up from the following locations:
Download the route map here.
What is the stadium shuttle service?
The shuttle service is a free bus service that operates for major events held at McDonald Jones Stadium. There are five main routes departing Belmont, Glendale, Wallsend, Mayfield and Newcastle CBD, with the service dropping off fans out the front of McDonald Jones Stadium.
Do I need to pay or use my Opal card to access the service?
The shuttle service is free for anyone attending a major event at McDonald Jones Stadium. The bus services will travel to and from McDonald Jones Stadium before and after the event, stopping at selected bus stops along the five routes.
Where can I catch the stadium shuttle?
Buses will depart from Belmont, Glendale, Wallsend, Mayfield and Newcastle CBD with stops along the way, including:
Stadium shuttle 1: Newcastle CBD to McDonald Jones Stadium, with stops at:
Stadium Shuttle 2: Belmont to McDonald Jones Stadium, with stops at:
Stadium Shuttle 3: Glendale to McDonald Jones Stadium, with stops at:
Stadium Shuttle 4: Wallsend to McDonald Jones Stadium, with stops at:
Stadium Shuttle 5: Mayfield to McDonald Jones Stadium, with stops at:
To view the route maps, please click here.
How often do services run?
Check the dedicated timetable for pick up times for the event you are attending.
The last shuttle will depart approximately 30 minutes after the event finishes.
Timetables for each event are available from the table at the top of the page.
Where do I catch the shuttle?
The shuttle service will be available directly out the front of the stadium on Turton Road for half an hour after the event.
Each route will be signposted and way-finding signage directs passengers from the front of the stadium to the shuttle bus zone. Customer service officers will also be available to assist in locating your preferred service.
Do normal services still run during the shuttle period
Yes, normal timetabled services will continue to operate in conjunction with the shuttle service.
The closest bus stops to the stadium are on Turton Road and Lambton Rd. A number of regular route buses run towards the stadium including Routes 27, 13, 23, 25 and 26.
You can plan you trip at http://newcastletransport.info