Park and Ride

Park. Ride. Relax

Our park and ride service operates weekdays from McDonald Jones Stadium every 15 minutes from 7am to 9am, with CBD stops designed to deliver you within a few minutes' walk of anywhere in the CBD.

Buses make the return trip from the CBD to the stadium every 15 minutes from 2.25pm to 5.55pm. 

New to Park and Ride? 

Just register your details to stay in the loop.

Our park and ride service is $4.60 per day and payment is via a tap and go EFTPOS facility immediately prior to boarding the bus. 

Operating times

Weekdays from McDonald Jones Stadium every 15 minutes from 7am to 9am, with CBD stops designed to deliver you within a few minutes' walk of anywhere in the CBD.

Buses make the return trip from the CBD to the stadium every 15 minutes from 2.25pm to 5.55pm.

So dodge the rush-hour traffic, skip the parking hassles, save well over a thousand dollars a year in parking fees and park, ride, relax! Click on the map below for a larger view.

Bus stop locations

Timetable

Inbound: Monday-Friday 7am-9am with buses every 15 minutes
Outbound: Monday-Friday 2:25pm-5:55pm with buses every 15 minutes.

Exclusion dates 

The park and ride does not operate at McDonald Jones Stadium when the Newcastle Knights, Newcastle Jets are playing a home game or during the Supercars Newcastle 500. This is infrequent and we will remind you the day prior if you register your details. 

Our Park and Ride service will not be operating on the following dates:

• Newcastle Jets home games on Friday 24 April 2020. Find out more about Jets games.
• Matilda’s Olympic qualifying game Friday 6 March 2020.

Parking

• Parking is available at the southern end of McDonald Jones Stadium. We have attached a map (PDF) for your convenience.
• All vehicles are parked at their own risk.

How much

The daily cost is $4.60. For commuters paying $8 per day parking and working 48 weeks a year, this is a saving more than $800!

User experience survey

We asked users about their experience with the park and ride service. See the survey results Park and Ride Survey Report (PDF).

Frequently asked questions

What time does the park and ride start in the morning?
The first bus will depart from McDonald Jones Stadium at 7am and there will be buses every 15 minutes, with the last bus departing the stadium at 9am. 

What time does the park and ride finish in the evening?
The return service will depart from Honeysuckle at 2.25pm and there will be buses every 15 minutes with the last bus departing Honeysuckle at 5.55pm.  

What do I need to do?
If you want to park and ride and stay on the loop with messaging just register your details online or call 02 4974 2000. You only need to register once.

What if the bus is full?
If the bus is full at the time you wish to use it, wait until the next scheduled service or you can catch public transport buses.

Do I need a ticket to use the bus?
No.

Can I walk to the park and ride and catch the bus into the city centre for free?
No. Payment is made immediately prior to you boarding the bus.

Can I use my Opal card?
No. 

What if all the spaces within the park and ride area are taken?
If the designated park and ride area within the stadium is full, then you may have to drive into the CBD. We will post to our social channels as soon as the car park is full to let you know.

Where does the bus go?
Inbound:
McDonald Jones Stadium, King Street near Marketown, Corner King and Auckland Street, Corner King and Perkins Street, Customs House, Queens Wharf, Honeysuckle
Outbound:
Honeysuckle, Queens Wharf, Customs House, Corner King and Perkins Street, Corner King and Auckland Street, King Street near Marketown, McDonald Jones Stadium.  

Is there Wi-Fi on the bus?
No, buses are standard buses.

Where do I park my car for park and ride?
Southern section of McDonald Jones Stadium - follow the signs on-site.

Can I access the bus if I’m in a wheelchair?
Yes, all buses are wheelchair accessible.

Is the park and ride available every weekday?
No, the park and ride does not operate at McDonald Jones Stadium when the Newcastle Knights, Newcastle Jets are playing a home game or during the Supercars Newcastle 500. This is infrequent and we will remind you the day prior if you register your details online. See above for full details on exclusion dates.

Does the park and ride run on weekends or public holidays?
No.

Do normal bus services continue as normal?
Yes.

How do I unsubscribe?
If you don't want to receive text messages or email from Park and Ride notifying when the service is unavailable, please notify us at parkandride@ncc.nsw.gov.au.

Who to contact?

City Administration Centre
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Telephone enquiries: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Phone: 02 4974 2000 or email mail@ncc.nsw.gov.au