Planning a trip to Newcastle? With convenient Metro add-on tickets, you can travel by train to the city and hop straight onto the Tyne and Wear Metro network.
Your journey to Newcastle awaits
Newcastle is a treasure trove of cultural gems, shopping delights, thrilling sports events, and a lively nightlife scene! With your combined rail and Metro ticket in hand, you can step off the train and dive right into exploring all that this remarkable region has to offer.
Simply catch any Northern train to Newcastle, and don't forget to grab your Metro ticket at the station!
Your ticket unlocks travel across Newcastle and the Tyne and Wear Metro system, from the bustling Central Station to the picturesque streets of Jesmond, and even to the airport or the stunning coastline.
Choose from:
- Zone A – Central Newcastle and Gateshead
- Zones A, B & C – Wider Tyne and Wear, including the coast and suburbs
- Newcastle Airport – Ideal for travellers catching flights
You can download maps of the Metro from Nexus.
Where to get your Newcastle Metro train tickets
You can easily purchase your Metro add-on ticket from any Northern train station when you buy your train ticket to Newcastle. Just ask for a ticket that includes Metro travel, and choose the area you need: Zone A, all Metro zones (A, B & C), or Newcastle Airport.
If you have a Pop Smartcard, you can conveniently add the add-on ticket to your card!
Newcastle Metro train ticket prices
You’ll need to buy a train and Metro ticket. As your train ticket will change based on where you’re travelling from, we’ve included what you'll pay for the Metro part of your journey:
| Destination zone | Single | Return | Weekly |
| Zone A | £3.00 | £4.00 | £12.50 |
| All Zones (A, B and C) | £4.70 | £5.80 | £22.10 |
| Newcastle Airport | £4.70 | £5.80 | £22.10 |
How to find the Newcastle Metro
Metro locations vary by station; here are the locations of the Metro from key stations. Always look for the yellow Metro signage or ask a member of the station staff to direct you, if you're unsure.
Newcastle train station
The Metro station is right underneath the train station. Head towards the exit of the train station, via the main barriers, and you'll find the Metro on the right between Burger King and the Centurion Bar. There are elevators and a lift to the Metro here.
Once in the Newcastle Central Metro station, you’ll find a variety of different Metro services that will take you to Newcastle and the surrounding areas.
Metro services run regularly, but vary depending on the route. Here's an example of Metro running times:
- Monday to Friday: 5.50am to 23.30pm
- Saturday: 6.20am to 23.30pm
- Sunday: 6.40am to 23.30pm
We recommend you take a look at the full timetables for your journey before travel.
The information on this page was correct at the time of writing, but it's always best to check the Metro website ahead of travel, in case of any changes or disruptions.
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