Bus
Keppel Street bus station is in the centre of South Shields and serves routes to Gateshead, Newcastle and Sunderland. Stagecoach and Go North East bus operators serving the borough sell discounted return tickets.
Keppel Street Bus Station
Keppel Street Bus Station
South Shields
For more information about tickets or route maps, contact Traveline or visit the Nexus TravelShop at 34 to 36 Fowler Street, South Shields.
LinkUp
LinkUp is a bus service that you can book on the phone and is available to everyone in Tyne and Wear. It provides journeys at times when regular services are not operating or where direct services are not available.
More information on LinkUp
TaxiLink
Most buses in Tyne and Wear have low floors, making them easier for people with mobility difficulties to use. TaxiLink is designed for people who require a specialist service, as they are unable to use low floor buses or Metro.
More information on TaxiLink
For full details about LinkUp or TaxiLink, call the Nexus Call Centre on 0191 20 20 632.
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