Travel

NewcastleGateshead is easy to get to whether you're travelling by air, road, sea or rail. And, once you're here the central district is so compact it's great to walk or cycle around, or simply jump on the quick and efficient Metro system or one of the many buses.

• By rail Newcastle Central Station is right in the heart of Newcastle city centre.
• By road The A1(M) passes through NewcastleGateshead linking the area to London, the South, Scotland and major routes across the country.
• By air Newcastle International Airport is served by many airlines providing direct links from top international and UK destinations, and is only 8 miles from the city centre.
• By sea The International Passenger Terminal at North Shields (8 miles east of the city centre) is the North of England’s main sea link with Europe. There are daily sailings from Amsterdam with DFDS Seaways.

Once you're here there are a variety of ways to travel throughout the city centre and out to the suburbs and unspoilt coasts and countryside. See Getting Around for more.