jamrockgirl Posted April 28, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 28, 2012 We shall be visiting Newcastle this June on the Eurodam and would like to find the best way to make it to Durham Cathedral after exploring Newcastle. We prefer to use the public transit. Thanks in advance. Claudette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Post Captain Posted April 28, 2012 #2 Share Posted April 28, 2012 On weekdays and Saturdays, there are at least four trains per hour from Newcastle to Durham (& vice versa). The journey takes only 15 minutes or less, so don't get too comfortable in your seat! Return (round-trip) tickets cost as little as £5 per person. No need to buy your ticket in advance; just go to the station, buy your ticket there, & hop on the next train. Durham Cathedral is well worth a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted April 28, 2012 #3 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Just to point out that the ships don't dock in Newcastle itself. They dock in North Shields which is a few miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Post Captain Posted April 29, 2012 #4 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Ah, of course... all those bridges.:) Passengers can take the Metro from North Shields to Central Station in Newcastle. Metro (light rail) trains run every 12 minutes on weekdays, and the ride into Newcastle takes 26 minutes. (There are several Metro stops in North Shields; not sure which is closest to the wharf. One could take a taxi... but good luck understanding the Geordies!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fabnfortysomething Posted April 29, 2012 #5 Share Posted April 29, 2012 As a local to County Durham you might find that you want to go to Durham first to make sure you see all you want to.Get to Newcastle central station and get the train to Durham-it's a lovely view as you approach the station. Durham has the castle and Cathedral and if the tower is open it's worth paying the fee to climb to the roof for a view over Durham and the river Wear.That will give you your history fix Newcastle I would suggest you concentrate on the regenerated riverside area with all the bridges.go to the viewing area at the top of the Baltic art centre for the best views along the river Tyne there is a HOHO bus route that stops outside the station which can give you an overall impression of the city,however it is compact enough to explore on foot Yes we North Easterners have a fairly unique accent-my colleagues from the south still ask me to speak slowly so they can understand me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mairnealach Posted April 29, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 29, 2012 go to the viewing area at the top of the Baltic art centre for the best views along the river Tyne The very best Tyne view is had from the BALTIC ladies' toilets. My (female) companion brought me in for a hurried look. It was a quiet time, obviously. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamrockgirl Posted April 30, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thanks to all for their valuable replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamrockgirl Posted May 22, 2012 Author #8 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hello Fabandfortysomething, as you are a local Of County Durham I have a question for you with regard to the public transit on June 4 (the day we are in port). We are planning to use the transit to get us to Newcastle from the port and then onto Durham.Will our use of public transit be compromised by the holiday sched.? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fabnfortysomething Posted May 22, 2012 #9 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hello Fabandfortysomething, as you are a local Of County Durham I have a question for you with regard to the public transit on June 4 (the day we are in port). We are planning to use the transit to get us to Newcastle from the port and then onto Durham.Will our use of public transit be compromised by the holiday sched.?Thanks ah yes usually the bank holiday falls late May but has been moved into June to match up with the Queens jubilee. There will probably be a reduced /Sunday service I suggest you contact the Newcastle tourist info service at www.newcastlegateshead.com or email tourist.info@newcastle.gov.uk they should be able to help with a definitive answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Makkem Posted May 22, 2012 #10 Share Posted May 22, 2012 If you decide to visit the Cathedral in Durham there is a very good bus service from the railway station up to the Cathedral...quite a steep walk otherwise. Go and visit the Quadrangle inside the Cathedral grounds to see where shots of Harry potter were filmed, good restaurant too in the Undercroft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fabnfortysomething Posted May 23, 2012 #11 Share Posted May 23, 2012 timetables for the public transport involved[look at sunday service for bank holidays] www.eastcoast.co.uk for the trains between Newcastle and Durham www.nexus.org.uk/metro for the light rail system that operates all over Tyneside including North Shields[where ship docks] and Newcastle central Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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