DFDS Bus Transfers - Newcastle

Bus transfers in Newcastle

We offer the following bus connections:

Terminal to Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle City Centre to terminal

Please buy your ticket prior to your journey. Call us or buy online when you book.

You can also log in to My bookings and add a bus transfer there.

Important information regarding bus transfers

Buses are accessible and can accommodate one large wheelchair. If we cannot accommodate another wheelchair user, a taxi transfer will be arranged

Reach Newcastle city centre from the terminal in a convenient way from as little as €8.00 per person, each way. The bus will depart the terminal shortly after the ferry arrives and will drop you off at Bewick Street (opposite Newcastle Central Station).

The bus is marked 'DFDS' and the travel time is typically 20-30 minutes.

From	Departs	Arrives (approx)
International Passenger Terminal to Newcastle Bewick Street (opposite Central Station)	On arrival	30 minutes
Newcastle Bewick Street (opposite Central Station) to International Passenger Terminal	14:45 and 15:45	15:15 and 16:15

Parking at the Terminal

When arriving to the terminal in North Shields by car, follow the signs to the secure car park (located on the right hand side as you drive down the road towards the terminal).

The entrance to the terminal is only a short walk from the car park.

Please note: The car park is operated by the Port of Tyne. The price for parking is £12 per day or part thereof. The first 4 hours are free of charge. Lost tickets will be charged at £15 per day.

All bus transfers

More information on our available bus transfers.

Ferry Terminals

More information on all our ferry terminals, port facilities and car parking.

Timetables

Find relevant information regarding departure and arrival times here.

Pet Travel

You are welcome to travel with your pet onboard our ships whether you book as a foot traveller or with a vehicle.

Customer Service

Contact our fantastic DFDS customer service team with any queries or concerns and they'll be happy to help.

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