Newcastle Port Information
NEWCASTLE PORT INFORMATION
The Port of Tyne is a deep river port and lies on the North Bank of the Tyne River 9 miles east of the city centre of Newcastle. As the North East’s regional gateway, there are over 735,000 cruise and ferry passengers passing through the Port of Tyne every year.
The modern cruise terminal offers excellent facilities, including a secure car park within walking distance, a large passenger lounge for up to 2,000 with modern check-in facilities, a small shop and bistro cafe.
GETTING HERE
There are plenty of ways to get to the Port of Tyne, Newcastle, for your Cruise from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, including by car, taxi or coach. If you are travelling here by car, you can get your car parking permit arranged through us. For more information, see our detailed guide below.
Address: Newcastle International Passenger Terminal, Coble Dene, North Shields, Tyne & Wear NE29 6EE
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BY ROAD
FROM THE NORTH:
Take the A1/A19 southbound towards North Shields. Exit at Howden Interchange onto the A193. At the next roundabout, take the third exit onto A187. At the next roundabout, take the first exit to stay on A187. At the next roundabout, take the second exit to turn onto Coble Dene. At the next roundabout, take the second exit to stay on Coble Dene. At the next roundabout, take the second exit and follow the signs to the International Passenger Terminal.
FROM THE SOUTH:
Take the A1/A19 towards North Shields A187. Exit the A19 to merge onto the A187. At the next roundabout, take the second exit to continue onto the A187. At the next roundabout, take the second exit to stay on A187. At the next roundabout, take the second exit to turn onto Coble Dene. At the next roundabout, take the second exit to stay on Coble Dene. At the next roundabout, take the second exit and follow the signs to the International Passenger Terminal.
CAR PARK:
The Port of Tyne offers secure car parking for guests just a few minutes from the International Passenger Terminal, this car park is for exclusive use by Ambassador Cruise Line guests. Follow the post code for the main terminal and pickup/drop off area and upon entering the main entrance to the International Passenger Terminal take the first left into the car park, where a member of staff will direct you to the car park luggage drop off area and an available car parking space. After parking there is a short walk to the terminal building, or a shuttle bus is available from the car park to the terminal building.
Please note that for security reasons access to the car park is only available on embarkation and disembarkation days, after sailing the car park will be locked and if access to your vehicle is needed, please contact our Guest Services team.
Address: Newcastle International Passenger Terminal, Coble Dene, North Shields, Tyne & Wear NE29 6EE
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BY TAXI:
Blueline Taxis – 0191 262 6666
Premier Taxis - 0191 638 0638
Nearby Five Star Taxis - 0191 222 0555
BY RAIL:
Newcastle Central Station is located on the East Coast Mainline and is easily accessible from across the UK. Journey time is approximately 30 minutes by car/taxi.
BY METRO:
Closest Metro station is Percy Main which is a 20-to-30-minute walk or a short bus ride to the terminal
BY AIR:
Newcastle Airport is 14 miles from the port & the journey time is approximately 35 minutes by car/taxi, depending on traffic. Metro (as above).
PICK UP/DROP OFF:
Guests can be dropped off directly outside the main terminal building. Upon entering the main entrance to the International Passenger Terminal follow signs for Drop of Point.
This is a small area. To avoid congestion, please only arrive at your designated embarkation time & only arrange pick up for your disembarkation time.
