Geting around Newcastle

Metro

The Metro system has been rated as one of the country‘s most efficient modes of transport. It is an ideal way to get to and from the airport.

The Metro trains themselves have room for wheelchairs and buggies and have comfortable seating. You can buy your ticket at any Metro station. Look out for the Metro Hopper which lets you travel in zone one all day, or Metro DaySaver which gives all day unlimted Metro travel. Visit the Metro website for more information, hints and tips about getting around by Metro.

Bus Services

Bus services are plentiful and frequent and there are a wide variety of special travel tickets available including a Day Rover for unlimited travel by any form of public transport in Tyne & Wear, while the North East Explorer ticket can be used on public transport right across the North East region. Buy one on the day from bus drivers or in advance from Travelshops.

QuayLink

QuayLink buses offer a low-emission, high-frequency, accessible and easy-to-use service, and are the best way to get around central NewcastleGateshead. Routes connect the attractions and sights of Newcastle Quayside and Gateshead Quays with Newcastle Central Station, Haymarket Bus Station and Gateshead Interchange.

Ticket options include a single fare and an all-day ticket. Day Rover tickets, Transfare tickets, Network One Travel Tickets including zone one and MetroSaver season tickets including zone A are also valid on QuayLink.

Quaylink operate two services:

  • Q1 Gateshead - The Sage - Gateshead College - Baltic - Quayside - Newcastle
  • Q2 Newcastle - Quayside - Ouseburn - St Peter’s Basin

Quaylink bus map

Quaylink bus timetable

Cycle

We can offer three great deals specially arranged just for conference delegates through Recyke y’bike and Cycle Hub:

  1. Recyke y'bike and Cycle Hub can supply single-speed bikes for you to use around the campuses and Newcastle. They are supplied with a basket, lock and helmet, delivered to you on the day of the start of the event. Pre-booking is essential. The cost for the use of the bike is £10 per day.

  2. For delegates wanting to see the beautiful North East, a bike with gears, luggage, lock and helmet can be supplied. The bike can be rented for a day or more. The cost of rental is only £20 per day.

  3. For anyone discouraged by the local hills you can hire an electric bike (e-bike), supplied with lock, luggage, helmet and charger. The cost for the e-bike is only £30 per day. The bike can be delivered to you either to the conference venue at Northumbria University or to your hotel. Recyke y’bike will liaise with you to ensure that you have what you need and make arrangements to get the bike to you.

If you are interested please contact Recyke y’bike in advance to ensure that a bicycle is available for you when you want it and where you want it. Mention the BSG conference so that you can take advantage of the deals.


Contact details for Recyke y’bike
Tel: 0191 265 4197
Mobile: 07737 526020
Email: recyke@cooptel.net
Website: www.recyke-y-bike.org/

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