How to get from Newcastle to Port Stephens by bus?

From Newcastle to Port Stephens by bus

To get from Newcastle to Port Stephens in Soldiers Point, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 13 bus from Customs House, Watt St station to Hunter St before Tudor St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 130 bus and finally take the 133 bus from Salamander Bay Square, Terminus Pde station to Big4 Soldiers Point Holiday Park, Soldiers Point Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1313
Bus - 130130
Bus - 133133
Walk to Port Stephens
Leaves from Customs House, Watt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Customs House, Watt St
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Glendale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hunter St before Tudor St
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Fingal Bay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salamander Bay Square, Terminus Pde
    84 min
  • 6
    Bus - 133133
    Wait for bus
    133
    Soldiers Point
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Big4 Soldiers Point Holiday Park, Soldiers Point Rd
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Port Stephens
    Walk to
    Port Stephens
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newcastle to Port Stephens by bus via 11, 130 and 133

To get from Newcastle to Port Stephens in Soldiers Point, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 11 bus from Customs House, Watt St station to Newcastle TAFE, Maitland Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 130 bus and finally take the 133 bus from Salamander Bay Square, Terminus Pde station to Big4 Soldiers Point Holiday Park, Soldiers Point Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Bus - 130130
Bus - 133133
Walk to Port Stephens
Leaves from Customs House, Watt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Customs House, Watt St
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Charlestown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newcastle TAFE, Maitland Rd
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Fingal Bay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salamander Bay Square, Terminus Pde
    77 min
  • 6
    Bus - 133133
    Wait for bus
    133
    Soldiers Point
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Big4 Soldiers Point Holiday Park, Soldiers Point Rd
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Port Stephens
    Walk to
    Port Stephens
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newcastle to Port Stephens

The distance between Newcastle, Soldiers Point and Port Stephens, Soldiers Point is approximately 74.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newcastle to Port Stephens by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Soldiers Point – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Newcastle to Port Stephens by bus via 11, 130 and 133

To get from Newcastle to Port Stephens in Soldiers Point, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 11 bus from Customs House, Watt St station to Newcastle TAFE, Maitland Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 130 bus and finally take the 133 bus from Salamander Bay Square, Terminus Pde station to Big4 Soldiers Point Holiday Park, Soldiers Point Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Bus - 130130
Bus - 133133
Walk to Port Stephens
Leaves from Customs House, Watt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Customs House, Watt St
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Charlestown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newcastle TAFE, Maitland Rd
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Fingal Bay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salamander Bay Square, Terminus Pde
    77 min
  • 6
    Bus - 133133
    Wait for bus
    133
    Soldiers Point
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Big4 Soldiers Point Holiday Park, Soldiers Point Rd
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Port Stephens
    Walk to
    Port Stephens
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle to Port Stephens?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 13, Bus line 130, Bus line 133.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newcastle to Port Stephens?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 130, Bus line 133.

  • Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Port Stephens?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Newcastle to Port Stephens?

    The 13 bus line goes from Customs House, Watt St station near Newcastle in Sydney to Glendale station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Glendale station near Port Stephens in Soldiers Point.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newcastle to Port Stephens by bus?

    The total travel time between Newcastle in Sydney and Port Stephens in Soldiers Point by bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Newcastle to get to Port Stephens?

    Get on the 13 bus from the Customs House, Watt St stop near Newcastle in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Newcastle and Port Stephens?

    Get off the bus at the Glendale stop, which is closest to Port Stephens in Soldiers Point.

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