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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.

Local transport information

Metro travel
The Metro provides a fast and frequent service in and around Tyne and Wear.

 Buses
Bus services in South Tyneside, including LinkUp and TaxiLink.

 Car travel
How to get here by car and where to park.

 Airports
Newcastle International Airport is just 15 miles from South Tyneside.

 Rail links
Central Station is located in Newcastle city centre and is the regional hub for both long and short distance rail services.

  • Ferry information
    The Shields Ferry provides a convenient link across the Tyne from South to North Shields.
  • Cycle routes
    There is a network of on-road bike lanes and off-road cycle paths in South Tyneside.

See also