Gateshead Quays: Travel details

Bus

Quaylink is the electric bus service connecting Newcastle and Gateshead waterfronts. It operates up to every 10 minutes and there are a range of competitvely priced fares (adult single fares just 80p, an Hourrider ticket for only £1.10 or a Quayrider ticket, which allows 1-days unlimited travel on QuayLink for only £1.50)

Q1 links Gateshead Interchage to Newcastle Central Station
Q2 links Newcastle Haymarket to Ouseburn.

Metro

The nearest Tyne & Wear Metro Station is located at Gateshead Interchange, a 5 minute stroll from Gateshead Quays. The Q1 service also provides a direct link to this station.

Rail

The closest rail station is Newcastle train station. Gateshead Quays is very accessible from the station, located a 10 minute walk away or alternatively take one of the city taxi's located outside the station entrance. The Q1 service also provides a direct link to this station.

Car

Mill Road Car Park is closed from 24 September to 14 November inclusive.

From A1 North

A1 Junction with A1056/B1318
Forward (signposted Gateshead)
A167 Junction with A167/A696/B6918
Branch left (signposted City Centre) and at roundabout take 1st exit A167
A167 Kenton Bar ("Crofters Lodge" public house)
At roundabout take 2nd exit In 0.3 mile at roundabout take 2nd exit
A167 Springfield Roundabout
Take 2nd exit
A167 Cowgate Roundabout
Take 1st exit
A167(M) Junction with A167(M)
Join Motorway A167(M)
A167 Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Follow signs Gateshead, The South A1(M) A167
A167 Continue forward onto the A167
Entering Gateshead
Turn left
Bear left onto Hawks Road
Turn left onto Mill Road
Turn right onto South Shore Road

There are plentiful parking facilities located on and just off of South Shore Road

From A1 South

A167 Junction for Gateshead Town Centre (B1426)
A167 Keep in right hand lane then cross flyover
(signposted Newcastle A167)
At edge of Gateshead town town centre keep in right hand lane then at traffic signals turn right.. onto Hawks Road
(signposted Gateshead Quays)
Turn left onto Mill Road
Turn right onto South Shore Road

There are plentiful parking facilities located on and just off of South Shore Road

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Last updated: 03 July 2008