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 Nelson Bay (NSW), take the 13 bus from Customs House, Watt St station to Hunter St before Tudor St station. Next, take the 130 bus from Hunter St before Tudor St station to Shoal Bay Rd after Gowrie Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The bus schedule from Newcastle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Port Stephens on the Moovit app.

119min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1313
Bus - 130130
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
    Shoal Bay Rd after Gowrie Ave
    100 min
  • 6
    Walk to Port Stephens
    Walk to
    Port Stephens
    470 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Newcastle to Port Stephens in Nelson Bay (NSW), take the 11 bus from Customs House, Watt St station to Newcastle TAFE, Maitland Rd station. Next, take the 130 bus from Newcastle TAFE, Maitland Rd station to Shoal Bay Rd after Gowrie Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The bus schedule from Newcastle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Port Stephens on the Moovit app.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Bus - 130130
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
    Shoal Bay Rd after Gowrie Ave
    93 min
  • 6
    Walk to Port Stephens
    Walk to
    Port Stephens
    470 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newcastle to Port Stephens

The distance between Newcastle, Nelson Bay (NSW) and Port Stephens, Nelson Bay (NSW) is approximately 75.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newcastle to Port Stephens by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nelson Bay (NSW) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Newcastle to Port Stephens

To check the bus schedule from Newcastle to Port Stephens using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Newcastle) and destination (Port Stephens), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

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

To get from Newcastle to Port Stephens in Nelson Bay (NSW), take the 11 bus from Customs House, Watt St station to Newcastle TAFE, Maitland Rd station. Next, take the 130 bus from Newcastle TAFE, Maitland Rd station to Shoal Bay Rd after Gowrie Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The bus schedule from Newcastle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Port Stephens on the Moovit app.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Bus - 130130
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
    Shoal Bay Rd after Gowrie Ave
    93 min
  • 6
    Walk to Port Stephens
    Walk to
    Port Stephens
    470 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 13, Bus line 130.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 130.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 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 Hunter St before Tudor St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hunter St before Tudor St station near Port Stephens in Nelson Bay (NSW).

  • 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 Nelson Bay (NSW) by bus is about 1 hr 59 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 Hunter St before Tudor St stop, which is closest to Port Stephens in Nelson Bay (NSW).

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