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North Tyneside

Visiting North Tyneside

North Tyneside is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In North Tyneside?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in North Tyneside then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in North Tyneside!

FAQs About North Tyneside

How Do I Get To North Tyneside?

Driving directions to North Tyneside:

  1. From Newcastle upon Tyne: Take the A1058 coast road towards Tynemouth and continue until you see signs for North Tyneside.
  2. From Sunderland: Take the A19 northbound towards the Tyne Tunnel, go through the tunnel and take the A1058 coast road towards Tynemouth until you see signs for North Tyneside.
  3. From Durham: Take the A1(M) northbound towards Newcastle, then take the A19 northbound towards the Tyne Tunnel. Go through the tunnel and take the A1058 coast road towards Tynemouth until you see signs for North Tyneside.

Rail directions to North Tyneside:

  1. There are several train stations in North Tyneside, including North Shields, Meadow Well, and Percy Main. Trains to these stations run from Newcastle Central Station and Sunderland.
  2. If you're traveling from Durham, take a train to Newcastle Central Station and then transfer onto a train to North Tyneside.
  3. For visitors from outside the region, Newcastle International Airport is the closest airport to North Tyneside. From the airport, take the Metro to North Shields, Meadow Well, or Percy Main station.

If you're already in the area, consider taking a walk along the picturesque North Tyneside coastline to get to the destination. Another option is to bike or take a bus from Newcastle or nearby towns to North Tyneside.

What's The Nearest Airport To North Tyneside?

The closest airport to North Tyneside is Newcastle International Airport, which is located approximately 10 miles away. The quickest route to North Tyneside from the airport is via the A1 and A19 roads. This journey usually takes around 25-30 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

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