Cruising from Newcastle
When departing from the UK on a cruise from Newcastle; the award-winning Port of Tyne in North Shields has a fantastic International Ferry Terminal, which offers fast and efficient check-in areas, a spacious departure lounge with seating areas, a café-bar and smart washrooms all resulting in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
View our cruises from Newcastle.
Travelling to Newcastle by Car
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Satellite Navigation System Users
For satellite navigation purposes, the postcode for the International Passenger Terminal is NE29 6EE.
Directions
From A1/A1(M) Northbound:
- Leave the A1/A1(M) for the A194(M).
- Continue under the A184 onto the A194, at the junction with the A19 turn left towards the Tyne Tunnel.
- At the next roundabout take the first exit into the Tyne Tunnel.
- When you emerge pass through the toll and continue ahead at the roundabout onto the A187.
- Take the first exit at the roundabout and second exit at the next roundabout (A187).
- Continue ahead at the next roundabout and take the second exit at the next roundabout onto Coble Dene.
- Continue ahead at the roundabout and take the second exit at the next roundabout.
- The International Passenger Terminal is situated at the end of this road.
From A1 Southbound:
- Follow the A1 southbound leaving at junction 80, at the end of the slip road turn left onto the A19.
- Remain on the A19 over three roundabouts, then at the fourth roundabout (Tyne Tunnel) take the first exit onto the A187.
- Take the first exit at next roundabout and second exit at the following roundabout (A187).
- Continue ahead at the next roundabout and take the second exit at the next roundabout onto Coble Dene.
- Continue ahead at the roundabout and take the second exit at the next roundabout.
- The International Passenger Terminal is situated at the end of this road.
Click here to download details for getting to the International Passenger Terminal by car.
Car Parking
Secure parking at Newcastle is offered with prices at £9.50 per night or part there of, please call our Admin Department on 01473 292444 to make a mandatory reservation.
Travelling to Newcastle by Train
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Guests travelling by rail on a cruise from Newcastle should alight at Newcastle Central Station. Taxis are easily accessed just outside the station. It takes approximately 20 minutes to get from the Railway Station to the Port of Tyne in a Taxi. The nearest Metro station is Percy Main, but it is a good 15 minutes walk away.
Please note that there is a coach service from Newcastle main Station to the International Ferry Terminal in Newcastle. This service is payable and MUST be pre booked. To pre-book, simply call Portlink on 01794 524031. The cost for this service is £19 per person each way.
Metro - from Newcastle Central Station to Percy Main takes about 15 - 20 minutes with a further 20 minute walk to the terminal or take the R19 bus from there to Royal Quays. (Alight at Wet n’ Wild ) Tel: 0871 200 22 33 for further information.
Travelling to Newcastle by Coach
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PortLink
We offer a range of coach services, designed to make joining your cruise departure from the UK easier and more convenient for those who prefer not to drive. PortLink operates dedicated coach services from the north east and north west of England to south coast ports, as well as transfers between rail and coach stations across Britain and the local cruise terminal and airport to port connections. To book just call PortLink on 01794 524031.
For further details please click here, or view the current prices below.
Transfers from railway stations
Newcastle Central Station - Newcastle Cruise Terminal £15
Transfers from coach stations
Newcastle (St James Boulevard) to Newcastle Cruise Terminal £15The coach will depart 2.5hrs prior to your cruise ship's departure from Newcastle Central Station (Pick up Neville Street, front of Station) to St James Boulevard Bus Station and then on Royal Quays Cruise Terminal, North Shields.
The return journey will leave once the ship is clear or at a time stated by the ship). Please note the return journey from the ship to St James Boulevard Bus Station will be a request stop only so please advise the driver.
The above services are chargeable at £15 for any one-way trip and must be booked through Portlink by calling 01794 524 031.
National Express
National Express and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, working together in partnership, are able to offer an exclusive deal from any of over 1,000 pick up points on the National Express network.
For guests cruising from Dover or cruising from Southampton; or joining one of our fly-cruises from Gatwick, Heathrow or Manchester, return fares are just £37 per person from England and Wales and £45 from Scotland. In fact, travel by National Express to any of our other departure points and the same price applies*.
* For cruises from Liverpool and cruises from Newcastle; and for guests travelling from England and Wales to Greenock, National Express scheduled services operate to coach stations in Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Please click here for full details
