How to get around Newcastle upon Tyne?
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How to get around Newcastle upon Tyne?
Getting around Newcastle
- Metro. The Metro system has been rated as one of the country’s most efficient modes of transport and carries more than 37 million passengers a year.
- Bus.
- Taxi.
- Executive Travel.
- Walk.
How do you use public transport in Newcastle?
To pay your fare on Newcastle Transport you need an Opal card or Opal single ticket. Find out more about Opal cards and fares. Real time information is displayed at light rail stops. Information is displayed at bus stops confirming location, route numbers, route direction and bus departure times.
How many buses are there in Newcastle?
180 buses
Newcastle Buses & Ferries
| Newcastle Buses & Ferries Volvo B7RLE in September 2016 | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Bus & ferry operator |
| Routes | 26 (June 2017) |
| Depots | 2 |
| Fleet | 180 buses, 2 ferries (June 2017) |
How much is a bus pass Newcastle?
| Ticket name | Price | Where you can travel |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle megarider | £15.50 | Newcastle, and also across to Gateshead and the Metrocentre |
| Tyne and Wear megarider Plus | £19.00 | Darras Hall, Ponteland, and anywhere within Tyne and Wear |
How much is an all zone travel card?
Daily prices
| Type | Day Anytime Price | Off-Peak Day Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Zones 1-2 | £7.70 | £7.70 |
| Adult Zones 1-3 | £9.00 | £9.00 |
| Adult Zones 1-4 | £11.00 | £11.00 |
| Adult Zones 1-5 | £13.10 | £13.10 |
How do you pay for light rail Newcastle?
Catching light rail is easy with an Opal card. Simply tap on at the platform. The fare is $2.20 with an Adult Opal card and $1.10 with a Child/Youth, Concession or Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal card.
Do you get free travel with a public services card?
If FT-P is written on the card the holder is personally entitled to free travel. If FT+S is written on the card the holder can travel with their spouse, partner or cohabitant. If FT+C is written on the card the holder can have a companion (over 16) travel with them for free.
