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EVENT · ENDS 31 OCTBroadmeadow · Newcastle

Newcastle Jets v Wellington Phoenix on Saturday 31 October: 3pm Kick-Off, Buses Replace Trains to Broadmeadow, Stadium Parking Pre-Paid Only (Newcastle, NSW)

Newcastle Interchange bus terminal, 2022

The Newcastle Jets host Wellington Phoenix at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 3pm, and Transport for NSW says buses replace trains to and from Broadmeadow, the closest station, on the day. If you normally take the train to the Jets, plan for a rail replacement bus and leave more time than usual.

ENDEDNewcastle CBD · Broadmeadow

Newcastle Jets v Macarthur FC on Saturday 24 October: Train, Bus and Parking at McDonald Jones Stadium (Newcastle, NSW)

McDonald Jones Stadium in 2017

For the Newcastle Jets match against Macarthur FC on Saturday 24 October, gates open at 2pm for a 3pm kick-off at McDonald Jones Stadium. The closest station is Broadmeadow, a 15 to 20-minute walk away, and Transport for NSW says to pre-book stadium parking through Ticketmaster or use nearby local parking.

TRANSPORT GUIDENewcastle CBD · Williamtown

Newcastle Airport to the City by Bus: Port Stephens Coaches to Newcastle Interchange, Hunter Valley Buses and How to Pay (Newcastle, NSW)

A Port Stephens Coaches bus at Salamander Bay

Newcastle Airport at Williamtown is served by two public bus operators, and the Port Stephens Coaches buses to Newcastle Interchange take between 29 and 40 minutes in the operator’s timetable. You pay with an Opal card or by tapping on and off with an American Express, Mastercard or Visa card, as of October 2026.

EVENT · ENDS 7 NOVNewcastle CBD · Broadmeadow

Rugby League World Cup Semi-Finals at McDonald Jones Stadium: Free Shuttle Buses, Train and Parking on Saturday 7 November (Newcastle, NSW)

Hunter Stadium in daytime during the 2015 AFC Asian Cup semi-final

Two ways to reach the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday 7 November are the train to Broadmeadow station, the closest station, and the free stadium shuttle buses from five areas of Newcastle. Pre-paid game-day parking at the stadium is only for vehicles with a pre-paid Ticketmaster ticket, according to Transport for NSW.

FARESNewcastle CBD

Newcastle Fares and How to Pay: Tap On With a Card or Opal, Light Rail and Buses From $3.30 (Newcastle, NSW)

Newcastle Beach light rail stop

To travel on Newcastle Transport light rail, buses and the Stockton ferry you tap on and tap off with an Opal card, or with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit or debit card or a linked device, and the adult fare for 0 to 3 km is $3.30 at peak and $2.31 off-peak, as of October 2026. Opal single tickets are the back-up option and cost more.