Saturday, 24 August 2019 – No trains Wallsend – Tynemouth
Nexus info correct at time of posting:
“All day on Saturday 24 August no trains will run between Wallsend and Tynemouth to allow for overhead line renewal work. During the work a replacement bus service, number 900 will be calling at or close to all stations in the affected area. Replacement bus stop locations and bus timetable are available below. Your journey will take longer so please leave extra time for travel.”
For help planning your journey call 0191 20 20 747 (open Monday – Friday 8.00am – 6.00pm) or use the Live Travel Map.
Nexus Page for further updates:
https://www.nexus.org.uk/metro/updates
Ferry
Travelling from South Shields, you can park for free near the Customs House, then get the ferry from South Shields to North Shields.
Travelling from North Shields, there is also a multi-storey carpark at The Beacon Shopping Centre North Shields town centre.
Bus, Ferry, Metro and Rail
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Tyne Tunnel Approach
Helping you prepare for your first visit to the Tyne Tunnels
North Tyneside Parking
https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/category/698/parking
Beacon Centre
The Beacon Shopping Centre
Bedford Street
North Shields
NE29 6QF
For Sat Nav purposes the postcode of the Car park is NE29 6QN
By car
From the South head up the A19, through the newly improved Tyne Tunnel (toll fee due) and follow the signs for North Shields town centre.
From the North head down the A19 turning off when you see the signs for Wallsend, Royal Quays. Follow signs for North Shields town centre.
When you arrive by car, there are over 400 spaces in The Beacon car park, adjacent to the shopping centre.
By metro
North Shields metro station is immediately opposite the shopping centre, with trains stopping every 10-15 minutes.
By bus
Various buses regularly stop outside the shopping centre. These include services #1, 1A, 17, 17A, 53, 57, 80, and 333, giving you a chance to travel from as far as Newcastle and Cramlington.
Specific details about these services can be found at the following links:
www.nexus.org.uk/bus/timetables
www.nexus.org.uk/metro/timetables-stations/north-shields
www.nexus.org.uk/ferry
www.tt2.co.uk
Parking at The Beacon Centre
Adjacent to the shopping centre is a multi-storey car park with more than 400 parking bays, 13 disabled bays and 7 parent & toddler bays.
Parking charges are as follows:
Up to 2 hours £1.20
2-4 hours £1.50
4+ hours £2.50
Sundays – FREE
For Sat Nav purposes the postcode of the Car park is NE29 6QN
Special Offer
Our overnight parking is just £5 per night. T&C’s apply. To find our more contact the Centre on 0191 2583909
Car Park Opening Times:
The car park is open from 7am – 7pm Monday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm Sundays.
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