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Tynemouth: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Tynemouth
Arrêts et stations
Getting to Tynemouth
Choisissez l'arrêt le plus proche de votre destination.
| Arrêt ou station | Services | Idéal pour |
|---|---|---|
| Tynemouth | Tyne and Wear Metro | Metro station a short walk from Front Street and the priory |
| North Shields | Tyne and Wear Metro | Metro station uphill from the Fish Quay and the ferry |
| Cullercoats | Tyne and Wear Metro | Metro station for Cullercoats Bay and the northern end of Longsands |
| North Shields ferry landing | Shields Ferry (Nexus) | Ferry across the Tyne to South Shields; Nexus gives the crossing as seven minutes |
Within walking range
Stations near Tynemouth
Stations and stops mapped in OpenStreetMap within 2.5 km of the centre of Tynemouth, nearest first. Distances are straight lines; walking times assume 5 km/h and are a minimum.
| Station or stop | Type | Distance | À pied |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields | Station | 2.2 km | about 27 min |
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 3 November 2026. Check step-free access with the operator before you travel.
Walking from nearby areas
- Ouseburn and Jesmond: 11.5 km from Tynemouth, better by public transport
- Quayside and Gateshead: 12.5 km from Tynemouth, better by public transport
- Grainger Town: 12.9 km from Tynemouth, better by public transport
Reaching Newcastle and Gateshead
Informations officielles sur les transports
Newcastle has an international airport on the Metro network and a main-line station in the city centre. Always check the operator for current times, fares and disruption.
- Travel North East: Metro → — stations, timetables and tickets
- Travel North East: Shields Ferry → — North Shields to South Shields
- National Rail: Newcastle station → — facilities, step-free access and departures
- Newcastle International Airport → — flights and airport information
- Newcastle City Council → — local information
Les horaires, les tarifs et les perturbations changent : consultez les pages des opérateurs ci-dessus pour des informations en direct.
Planifiez votre trajet ici
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Tynemouth. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.

While you are here
Things to see in Tynemouth
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
North Shields Fish Quay
Working fishing port at the mouth of the Tyne, established in 1225 as a fishermen's settlement.
Shields Ferry
Passenger ferry run by Nexus between North Shields and South Shields, the last ferry across the Tyne.
King Edward's Bay
Small sandy bay below the priory headland, reached by steps from Front Street.
Newcastle and Gateshead
More areas to explore
Quayside and Gateshead
Seven bridges, two riverbanks and the oldest streets in the city
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Grainger Town
Classical streets, the Grainger Market, museums and the cathedral
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Ouseburn and Jesmond
A valley of workshops, pubs and children's books, and a wooded dene
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- Tynemouth North Pier: Geoff Holland, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Tynemouth (area photo): Dposte46, Public domain, source
- North Shields Fish Quay: Roger Cornfoot, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Shields Ferry: User:Alex Noble, CC0, source
- King Edward's Bay: habiloid, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Quayside and Gateshead: Andrew Curtis, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Grainger Town: JimmyGuano, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Ouseburn and Jesmond: Mary Carson, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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