Visiting Wallsend

To get to Wallsend, there are several options:

Driving Directions:

• From Newcastle city centre, head east on the A186 towards Walker.
• Follow the road onto the A187, then take the slip road onto the A193 towards North Shields.
• After approximately 1.5 miles, turn left onto Station Road and follow the signs for Wallsend.

Rail Directions:

• Wallsend is served by its own train station on the Metro system, which runs between Newcastle city centre and the coast.
• Trains run regularly throughout the day, with journey times from Newcastle taking approximately 10-15 minutes.
• From the station, it is a short walk into the town centre.

Local Landmarks:

• The nearby town of North Shields can be reached via the A193 in approximately 10 minutes.
• The city of Sunderland is a 30 minute drive south on the A19.
• To the west, the town of Hexham is approximately a 45 minute drive away via the A69.

The closest airport to Wallsend is Newcastle International Airport, located around 9 miles away. To get to Wallsend from the airport, you can take the A1 north and then turn left onto the A186. Alternatively, you can take the A696 towards Newcastle and then turn right onto the A1058 Coast Road. From there, turn left onto the A188 and you'll be in Wallsend in no time!