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PORT
OF NEWCASTLE |
INTERNATIONAL
FERRY TERMINAL |
Royal
Quays, North Shields, Tyne & Wear NE29 6EG.
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Tel
: 0191 296 1313 & 08705 333000
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PORT OF TYNE ( NEWCASTLE ) |
Port
of Tyne, Harbour Office, Bell Street,
North Shields, Tyne & Wear NE30 1LJ. |
Tel
: 0191 257 0407 Fax : 0191 258 3238 |
The
Port of Tyne ( Newcastle ) is situated 8 miles east of Newcastle
City Centre on the north bank of the River Tyne.
The upto date Ferry Terminals operated by Fjord Line & DFDS
Seaways deal with over 700,000 passengers a year & offer excellent
facilities including covered walkways, check-in areas, & automated
baggage handling.
The Commercial Container Port is situated on the south bank at Tyne
Dock Estate.
The City of Newcastle offers great shopping and attractions, as well as a regenerated waterfront. It makes an ideal base for the wonderful surrounding countryside. |
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Directions by Car |
From
the west follow signs to the City, & then signs for coast which
leads to the A1058. Follow signs to ferries & North Sea, which
leads to the Royal Quays.
From both the north & south follow A19 to Tyne Tunnel roundabout
which is north of the River Tyne, then follow signs to ferries &
North Sea, which leads to the Royal Quays. |
Directions by Train |
Newcastle Central Railway Station is located in Neville Street which is approx 20 minutes away from the ferry terminal.
A shuttle bus ( no. 327 ) to the ferry terminal, operates from the end of the short stay car park 1 hour 30 minutes & 2 hours 30 minutes every ferry sailing. Current costs are £4 per person ( single journey ) which is paid to the driver.
Taxis are available at most times on the station rank.
FOR TRAIN TIMES AND ONLINE BOOKING PLEASE CLICK HERE
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Directions by Coach / Bus |
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Routes and Ferry Operators |
DFDS SEAWAYS |
Daily
crossings to AMSTERDAM (IJMUIDEN), HOLLAND
- approximate sea crossing time 15 hours |
Twice Weekly crossings to BERGEN, NORWAY
via STAVANGER, NORWAY
& HAUGESUND, NORWAY
- approximate total sea crossing time 26 hours 45 minutes
THIS SERVICE WILL BE CLOSING ON 01/09/08
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The modern ships offer a great selection of restauarants and bars, club lounges, varied range of shops, children's club, cinema, disco, casino & swimming pool. Comfortable and spacious cabins of all ranges from budget to 5 star quality. |
This service is both a freight & passenger service |
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Terminal Facilities |
Terminal facilities include a Cafe, Bureau de change, Bar, Shop, Ticket Sales and Enquiries, Games arcade, Hot & Cold Drinks Vending Machines, & baby changing facilities. There is also an Link ATM at the nearby Royal Quays shopping centre located opposite the Burger King. |
Car Parking |
There is a secure car park at the quay by the terminal, which is payable upon entry by either cash or cheque.
The current charge is £8.00 per day.
For
further information contact 0191 293 6262 or 08705 333 000. |
Nearest Petrol Station |
There is an Esso Service Station in Front Street, Chirton which is approx 1 mile to the North of the ferry terminal.
Open 24 hours a day. |
Special Needs Information |
As well as disabled access and toilets in the Terminal, ferries offer cabins with wheelchair access. |
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If
you would like to see information or news on Newcastle Ferry Port
& it's surrounding area that is not featured, please let us
know on
info@travel-friend.co.uk. |
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