Bringing Christmas to Lake Mac, one stop at a time!
If Santa’s reindeer can’t pull the sleigh, there’s no better way for him to travel than Newcastle’s Christmas Bus! Spreading festive cheer across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, it’s the perfect way to celebrate. Gather the family and hop on board!
Decked out inside and out with sparkling Christmas decorations and filled with festive tunes, the Christmas Bus is the ultimate way to travel in December. For over 20 years, it has been spreading Christmas joy across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. With routes covering the region, there’s sure to be a stop near you!
Christmas Bus timetable
Discover multiple routes and times across the region. From Swansea to Glendale to Customs House, you’ll be hopping on the Christmas Bus in no time! Check out the timetable to plan the route that works best for you and surprise your family with a festive ride.
The Christmas Bus runs from 1st December to 25th December.
📄 Download the 2025 timetable here: [Newcastle Christmas Bus]
Christmas Colouring-in Competition
Get creative with the kids! Visit the Newcastle Transport website to download one of the colouring-in sheets. Once coloured, upload a photo of your festive creation, post it, or drop it off at the Hamilton Depot. All entries will go into a draw to win an awesome prize pack!
