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If
you're planning a leisurely trip outside Newcastle's city
centre, then the local bus network should help you get
where you want to go. To discover the sights around Newcastle, the city buses will be the most useful option. These go from stops about a hundred yards from Eldon Street shopping mall [map] in the heart of the city centre. But for trips further afield to other places of interest in the region, head for Haymarket bus station [map] on Percy Street. The local Northumbrian Line buses leave from here, going to England's northernmost town Berwick-on-Tweed as well as other destinations across the North East. Travelling on the buses can take you to Whitley Bay, Gateshead, the Metro Centre, Tynemouth and the Sealife Centre to name just a few. But you can also use the bus network to link to other forms of transport that will take you beyond the UK. There is a bus service from Eldon Square to Newcastle International Airport [map] that runs every 30 minutes during the day with services running less frequently into the evening. Services also run to North Shields where you can then take the ferry to destinations in Northern Europe. Tickets for these services can be bought when you get on the bus, just tell the driver your destination and then pay him or her directly. However there are other tickets available that could be better value for money, especially if you are planning a few journeys. For regional travel there's the Go and Save bus card which should save you money. While if you plan to combine bus travel with a few trips on the Metro then the MetroDaySaver could be a good option as it provides unlimited travel at off-peak times on the Metro and the buses. You can find out which ticket is best for you at one of the Metro stations or at the Nexus Travel Shops that can be found across the city. For travel to cities within the UK then the National Express coach network is probably your best bet. They have services to all the major destinations in the UK including Wales, Scotland and parts of Ireland, although they are not all directly connected from Newcastle. Tickets for coach travel should be bought in advance to ensure availability although if you are flexible they can be purchased on the day of travel. Discount tickets are available for students and senior citizens and there are sometimes offers available for travellers who are not eligible for concessions. The coach station is located at Gallowgate coach station [map] opposite the city's football ground. The station also doubles as St James Metro station so you should find it quite easy to find whatever mode of transport you decide to take to get there. This is also where you can find bus timetables for all the buses that service Newcastle and the surrounding areas. |
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