Newcastle
Approached over the King Edward VII Bridge with the Tyne bridges lined up below, Newcastle Central has one of the most dramatic arrivals in Britain.
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About Newcastle
Approached over the King Edward VII Bridge with the Tyne bridges lined up below, Newcastle Central has one of the most dramatic arrivals in Britain.
Operators serving this station
Where you can go from here
Practical notes
- Metro station is directly beneath the concourse
- Airport is 25 minutes by Metro
- Grade I listed curved trainshed by John Dobson
- Sit on the right northbound for the bridge view
Allow more time than you think
Platform numbers at British terminals are frequently announced under ten minutes before departure, and ticket barriers add another few minutes at peak. Twenty minutes at a major station is comfortable; ten is a sprint.
Travelling from Newcastle
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Platform counts, operator lists and facilities reflect our understanding at the time of publication and change without notice.
