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Free bus services for Knights fans will run at regular intervals from two hours prior to kick off from selected bus stops along the route. Return services will run for around half an hour after full-time. Catch one of the five stadium shuttle services to get to Knights games at McDonald Jones Stadium in 2021.
Note: From Saturday 3 July, the stadium shuttle 1 will turn left onto Tudor Street from Parry Street and stop at Tudor Street at Beaumont Street.
| Round | Date | Services Commence | Kick Off | Services Conclude (Approximately) |
Timetable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 2 v West Tigers | Sunday 20th March | 2:05pm | 4:05pm | 7:05pm | Download the timetable |
| Round 5 v Sea Eagles | Thursday 7th April | 5:50pm | 7:50pm | 10:50pm | Download the timetable |
| Round 7 v Parramatta Eels | Sunday 24th April | 12:00pm | 2:00pm | 5:00pm | Download the timetable |
| Round 8 v Melbourne Storm | Sunday 1st May | 12:00pm | 2:00pm | 5:00pm | Download the timetable |
| Round 11 v Brisbane Broncos | Thursday 19th May | 5:50pm | 7:50pm | 10:35pm | Download the timetable |
| Round 14 v Penrith Panthers | Sunday 12th June | 2:05pm | 4:05pm | 7:05pm | Download the timetable |
| Round 16 v Gold Coast Titans | Friday 1st July | 4:00pm | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Download the timetable |
| Round 17 v South Sydney Rabittohs | Friday 8th July | 5:55pm | 7:55pm | 10:55pm | Download the timetable |
| Round 19 v Sydney Roosters | Friday 22nd July | 5:55pm | 7:55pm | 10:55pm | Download the timetable |
| Round 20 v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | Sunday 31st July | 12:00pm | 2:00pm | 5:00pm | Download the timetable |
| Round 23 v Canberra Raiders | Sunday 21st August | 2:00pm | 4:00pm | 7:00pm | Download the timetable |
| Round 25 v Cronulla Sharks | Sunday 4th September | 12:00pm | 2:00pm | 5:00pm | Download the timetable |
You can also catch any of our regular bus services to the game. The closest bus stops to the stadium are on Turton Road and Lambton Rd. Regular routes 27,13, 23, 25 and 26 run towards the stadium.
You can plan you trip with Trip Planner here.
COVID Safe on the stadium shuttle
If you are using our Stadium Shuttle, we have put more measures in place to help you travel safely to and from the game.
COVIDSafe measures will include:
What is the Knights shuttle service?
The Knights shuttle service is a free bus service which will operate throughout the 2021 Newcastle Knights season. 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 Knights shuttle service is free for fans and supporters heading to Knights home games. The bus services will travel to and from McDonald Jones Stadium on home game days, stopping at selected bus stops along the five routes.
Where can I catch the Knights 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?
Services to McDonald Jones Stadium will begin two hours prior to kick off every game day and run every 15 minutes until the game starts.
After the game the last service will depart McDonald Jones Stadium, approximately half an hour after the game finishes.
Timetables for each game are available from the table at the top of the page.
Where do I catch the shuttle after the match?
The shuttle service will be available directly out the front of the stadium on Turton Road for half an hour after the match.
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 Knights shuttle?
Yes, normal timetabled services will continue to operate in conjunction with the Knights 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
What COVIDSafe measure will be in place?
If you are using our Stadium Shuttle, we have put more measures in place to help you travel safely to and from the game.
COVIDSafe measures will include:
What can I do to stay COVIDSafe?
Keep yourself and others safe when travelling by:
How can I check in?
Prior to boarding your Stadium Shuttle service, scan the COVIDSafe check-in QR code in the bus.
Why should I check in?
Help us stay COVIDSafe. The Stadium Shuttle is a free service, by checking in with the COVIDSafe QR code, we can help manage the spread of COVID-19. By providing your name, contact and service details NSW Health can contact you quickly and easily, if necessary.