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 weekly/monthly 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?

Highfields is well connected by bus to Newcastle, Gateshead and Wardley. Meaning you can easily explore the North East using sustainable transport. Your nearest bus stops are on Whickham Highway and provide the services of:

 

Company Number Destination
Gateshead Central Taxis 69 Wardley to Winlaton
Go North East 1 Coaster Whitley Bay to Metrocentre
Go North East 794 DWP Tyneview Park to Stanley
Go North East 933 Team Valley to Winlaton
Go North East  840 Lobley Hill to St Thomas More Catholic School
Go North East / JH Coaches S894 Emmanuel College to Winalton Bus Station
Go North East S898 Kingsmeadow Comprehensive School to Whickham School
A-line Coaches  933N Winlaton to Team Valley
Go North East x30 Newcastle to Stanley
Go North East x31 Newcastle to Stanley

Click here to find your nearest bus stop and services available.

Your nearest train station is Dunston, which provides routes to Newcastle, Sunderland and Carlisle. The station is an approximate 20-minute walk from Highfields or a 5-minute cycle ride and has 10 cycle spaces.

Find out timetable information and services provided at the station, and live train information, here.

Travelling further afield? Newcastle Central Station has direct routes to Manchester, Leeds, London and York plus many others.

Find out more information on Newcastle Central Station here.

Useful Links

Gateshead public transport information

Find out about all things public transport in Gateshead, including bus, metro and train information.

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Railcards

A wide range of railcard offers are available. You can get great discounts on rail travel when travelling with one other person or with the whole family.

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Plan a train journey

To plan a train journey, simply use the online rail enquiry websites, such as National Rail Enquiries.

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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 three separate departure or arrival stations, selecting the days, dates, and times of travel times to suit you.

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Find the best public transport method

Find the quickest and cheapest mode of public transport, by simply typing in your location and destination. You can also access schedules for different modes of public transport including bus, trains, taxi and driving.

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Go North East bus fairs

Taking regular bus journeys within the North East? Then a daily, weekly and monthly travel card could save you money. Find out more here.

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