Public transport
Check out the variety of sustainable travel options for getting to campus or travelling to our satellite sites.
Public Transport
Carbon dioxide emissions per train/bus passenger are on average 6-8 times lower than the equivalent journeys by car. Our city centre campus is well connected by a variety of public transport links, such as the bus, metro, and national rail infrastructure. Take a look at the Campus & City map to see where the closest metro stations are located.
The table below shows some estimated travel times to campus from various locations.
You can also use our sustainability to find out where the nearest bus, metro and train stations are.
|
Location |
Walking |
Cycling |
Public transport |
|
Arthur’s Hill (CAV) |
30-40 mins |
5-15 mins |
15-25 mins |
|
Gateshead |
40-50 mins |
15-25 mins |
15-25 mins |
|
Gosforth |
45-55 mins |
10-20 mins |
15-20 mins |
|
Heaton |
25-45 mins |
10-20 mins |
25-40 mins |
|
Jesmond |
15-25 mins |
5-10 mins |
10-20 mins |
Discounted Public Travel Schemes
The University provides , students can also access discounts for the metro and North East buses. If you would like some advice on which scheme would offer the best value for money for your journey, please contact ess-helpdesk@ncl.ac.uk.