Getting Here

By Bus
Eldon Square is located at the centre of the regional transport network with many fast and frequent bus services.

Eldon Square Bus Station serves destinations in the Tyne Valley, Gateshead, Sunderland and County Durham as well as other long distance locations to the west and south of Newcastle.

Haymarket Bus Station (2 minute walk) serves destinations in northern Newcastle, Northumberland, and North Tyneside.

Bus stops located on Blackett Street (adjacent to the shopping centre and up to 5 minutes walk away) are used mainly by local services operating to the eastern and western suburbs of Newcastle.

Bus stops located on Pilgrim Street (adjacent to the shopping centre and up to 5 minutes walk away) are used by local services and also a number of long distance services serving destinations to the south of Newcastle.

Bus stops at Central Station (10 minute walk) serve destinations throughout Newcastle, Gateshead, and County Durham.

Ticket and timetable information is available from Nexus or direct from the individual operators: Go North East, Stagecoach or Arriva.

By Metro
One of the fastest ways to travel into Newcastle City Centre is on the Tyne & Wear Metro which runs to Eldon Square from Newcastle International Airport, Central Rail Station, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. Metro is convenient, fast, frequent and easy-to-use.

Eldon Square is accessible via the Monument Metro Station which has it’s own dedicated entrance into Eldon Square.

Ticket and timetable information is available from Nexus
 
To plan your journey by bus or Metro please use one of the links below. Eldon Square is already set as your destination, so just enter your starting point.
Transport Direct
Traveline

Bus and Metro timetables are also available at Nexus TravelShops located at Central Station Metro Station, Monument Metro Station and Haymarket Metro Station.

We advise that you double check your travel arrangements with the transport providers before setting off to Eldon Square.

By Train
Newcastle Central Station is approximately 10 minutes walk from Eldon Square and is one stop away on the Tyne & Wear Metro. It is well-served from most areas of the country by train, making this an excellent transport link to visit Eldon Square and Newcastle upon Tyne.

To view timetables, buy tickets and view departure and arrival boards, as well as travel news go to www.nationalrail.co.uk

By Car
Eldon Square is in the Centre of Newcastle upon Tyne and benefits from excellent road links and thousands of adjacent car parking spaces.

To plan your journey by car please use the link below or you can use the postcode NE1 7JB. Eldon Square is already set as your destination, so just enter your starting point.
Transport Direct

Electric car charging points are now available at various locations throughout the city. Click here to find out more information and the most up to date map of charging points.

We advise that you double check your travel arrangements before setting off to Eldon Square. 

Park and Ride
Park and Ride sites are available at the following Metro Stations: 
Callerton Parkway (NE13 8DF), Kingston Park (NE3 2SW), Walkergate (NE6 4NT) and Regent Centre (NE3 3PF). 

There is also a bus-based Park and Ride facility at Newcastle Great Park (NE13 9AA).

For further details of Park and Ride sites within Newcastle upon Tyne please click here.

By Bicycle
Cycling is good for the environment, it's fast, it's convenient, it's reliable, it gives you freedom and independence and takes you from door to door.

Click on the Clearways to Eldon Square link below to download a map which shows recommended cycle routes within the City Centre. It also shows the location of cycle parking available on Northumberland Street, Blackett Street and Percy Street.

Detailed route maps for South East Northumberland and each of the Tyne & Wear districts are available by clicking here.

To view local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network, set up and co-ordinated by Sustrans, the UK’s leading sustainable transport charity, click on the link below.
Sustrans

By Air
Newcastle International Airport is approximately 10 miles from Eldon Square and is easily accessible by road or public transport. The airport is served from many British, European and Global destinations by airlines such as British Airways, Emirates, EasyJet, Jet2, Flybe, Ryanair, KLM, Aer Lingus, Air France and many more.

For more information on Newcastle International Airport including departures, arrivals and booking tickets, visit www.newcastleairport.com

To plan your journey from the airport please use one of the links below. Eldon Square is already set as your destination, so just enter your starting point.
Transport Direct
Traveline

Please note, the best way to travel to Eldon Square from Newcastle International Airport by public transport is by Metro with a journey time of approximately 23 minutes.

We advise that you double check your travel arrangements with the transport providers before setting off to Eldon Square.

On Foot
Walking is a healthy form of exercise and generates no pollution.

Eldon Square is located in the heart of Newcastle City Centre and is accessible from Blackett Street, Clayton Street, Newgate Street, Nelson Street, Northumberland Street and Percy Street, all of which are just a few minutes walk from the local Metro stations and bus stops.

For those living or staying close to the City Centre then it is also only a 15 minute walk or so from Jesmond and Sandyford.

By Taxi
Newcastle is served by a network of Hackney Carriages which operate from sizeable ranks around the City Centre and numerous drop off points exist for Eldon Square, simply ask your driver.

For your return journey taxi ranks are located outside:
Newgate Street Entrance
Eldon Square Bus Station
Simply ask any member of staff for further directions.