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 58 min.

118min
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
    ID 230018
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Glendale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hunter St before Tudor St
    ID 230211
    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
    ID 231573
    100 min
  • 6
    Walk to Port Stephens
    Walk to
    Port Stephens
    430 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 120 min.

120min
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
    ID 230018
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Charlestown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newcastle TAFE, Maitland Rd
    ID 229714
    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
    ID 231573
    93 min
  • 6
    Walk to Port Stephens
    Walk to
    Port Stephens
    430 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 75.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 118 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.

Public transport stations close to Newcastle

Newcastle is located at Newcastle, Nelson Bay (NSW) and the nearest public transport station is Customs House Stand 2.

Bus stations close to Newcastle:

  • Customs House Watt St
  • Watt St Opp Customs House

Public transport stations close to Port Stephens, Nelson Bay (NSW)

Port Stephens is located at Port Stephens, Nelson Bay (NSW) and the nearest public transport station is Trevally St at Fingal St.

Bus stations close to Port Stephens:

  • Trevally St at Fingal St
  • Shoal Bay Rd before Beach Rd
  • Shoal Bay Rd after Beach Rd

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 120 min.

120min
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
    ID 230018
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Charlestown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newcastle TAFE, Maitland Rd
    ID 229714
    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
    ID 231573
    93 min
  • 6
    Walk to Port Stephens
    Walk to
    Port Stephens
    430 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 118 minutes, using Bus line 13, Bus line 130.

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

    The alternative route takes 120 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 58 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 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 58 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 Nelson Bay (NSW).

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