Travel by Public Transport
For longer distance journeys, public transport offers a cost-effective alternative to single-occupancy car journeys
Especially when considering the actual cost of owning and running a car, including purchase price, fuel, tax, insurance, maintenance, and parking, using public transport may save you money. A week/month pass also includes a heavy discount when compared with a standard single-ride ticket. Why not consider becoming a one-car family and using public transport more often?
Herrington View is well connected by bus to Sunderland, Consett and Washington. Meaning you can easily explore the North East using sustainable transport. Your nearest bus stops are on Chester Road and provide the services of:
Just a short walk away is the B1286 which provides additional services of:
Click here to find your nearest bus stop and services available.
In Sunderland, you can access the well-connected train station providing services North to Newcastle and Hexham, South to Whitby and York and West to Leeds. There is now a direct service to London too.
Sunderland city centre has multiple metro stations including Sunderland Station, Milfred, Sunderland University and Park Lane. Using the metro will take you directly to the centre of Newcastle (approx. 30 mins) and Newcastle City Airport (approx. 1hr). From the centre of Newcastle, you can change lines to access the coastal towns of Tynemouth of Whitely Bay.
Railcards
A wide range of railcard offers are available. You can get great discounts on rail travel when travelling either with one other person or with the whole family.
Plan a Train Journey
To plan a train journey, simply use the online rail enquiry websites, such as National Rail Enquiries.
Personalised Pocket Train Timetables
You can create a personalised timetable and download it as a PDF. You can also create a timetable for up to 3 separate departure or arrival stations, selecting the days, dates, and times of travel times to suit you.
Best Public Transport Method
Find the quickest and cheapest mode of public transport, just type in your location and destination. Also have access to schedules for different modes of public transport including bus, trains, taxi and driving.
Go North Bus Fairs
Taking regular bus journeys within the North East look at the savings daily, weekly and monthly travel cards could save you.
Metro
Travelling by metro around Sunderland and Newcastle, use the website to access the metro map, journey planner, see timetable changes, and live travel updates.
Free Online Journey Planner
To find the quickest or easiest way from A to B by car, public transport, cycling or walking, use the free Google Maps Journey Planner. It couldn’t be easier!