Tyne and Wear has an excellent public transport network and many travel tickets can also be purchased online. If you have an app on your mobile device you can also us this to track the public transport.
To help you plan your journey to hospital, we’d recommend using Google Maps which will provide all transport options including public transport, cycling and driving.
When reviewing public transport routes there is also a helpful link to the public transport operators website at the bottom of the plan. These websites will help with ticketing information, timetables and information on using their app.
The postcodes of our hospital sites are in the table below.
If travelling to Freeman Hospital by public transport postcode NE7 7QH may produce better public transport options based on where you live.
| Site | Postcode | Nearest Metro station | Bus stop nearby | Public cycle parking | On-site parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Hospital | NE7 7DN | Longbenton | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Royal Victoria Infirmary | NE1 4LP | Haymarket or St James’ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Centre for Life | NE1 4EP | Central Station | Yes | Yes | No |
| Campus for Ageing and Vitality | NE4 6BE | None | Yes | Yes | YEs |
Traveline
You can also plan your journey using a telephone service by calling 0871 200 22 33. Traveline charge 12 pence per minute from landlines and mobiles; this helps to cover the cost of providing the service. Phone companies may add their own access charge, but should inform you if they do.
The English and Welsh Traveline call centre opening hours are 7am to 8pm every day except for reduced times over Christmas and New Year.
Park and ride
An excellent alternative to those travelling from further afield, if you want to avoid parking at our hospitals and the city centre traffic is to use Park and Ride.
There are some excellent park and ride facilities throughout Tyne and Wear which can make the journey to hospital less stressful, faster, cheaper and of course better for our environment.
