South Tyneside is in Tyne and Wear in the North East of England.
The borough has an excellent network of transport links and is easy to reach by air, rail, sea, car and public transport.
In this section
Metro
The Metro provides a fast and frequent service in and around Tyne and Wear.
Bus
Bus services in South Tyneside, including LinkUp and TaxiLink.
Car
How to get here by car and where to park.
Air
Newcastle International Airport is just 15 miles from South Tyneside.
Rail
Central Station is located in Newcastle city centre and is the regional hub for both long and short distance rail services.
Ferry
The Shields Ferry provides a convenient link across the Tyne from South to North Shields.
Cycling
There is a network of on-road bike lanes and off-road cycle paths in South Tyneside.
Getting to council offices
> Directions to South Shields Town Hall
> Directions to Jarrow Town Hall
> Directions to Hebburn Civic Centre
> Directions to Middlefields
See also