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Getting to the Port by Car: 
See Ordnance Survey map

From Newcastle City Centre:
Take the A1 towards Morpeth and then the A19 towards the Tyne Tunnel. On Approach to the tunnel, follow the International Ferry symbol onto the A187 towards North Shields. 

Continue along this road to the roundabout, take the second exit to the International Ferry Terminal, Royal Quays.

From the North:
Head for the Tyne Tunnel via the A19, then follow the directions as above.

From the South: Approach via the A19 towards the Tyne Tunnel. Once through the tunnel join the A187 and proceed as above. Please Note: Drivers approaching from the South should allow extra time during the summer months when the tunnel can be extremely busy.

Getting there by Bus: Newcastle Central Station is about 20 minutes by bus from the port. There are two DFDS Seaways bus departures for each sailing; the first one leaves two and a half hours before the ship's departure and the second one leaves one hour and fifteen minutes before departure. Book in advance or pay the driver when you board.

Getting there by Metro: Take the Tyne & Wear Metro to Percy Main; do not alight at North Shields as this is not the nearest station.

For more information visit
www.tyneandwearmetro.co.uk

The Bureau de Change office in the terminal building offers a cashback service for a small handling fee.

There is a Link ATM at the Royal Quays shopping centre situated nearby. It is located opposite Burger King and is near the Tourist Information office.

Newcastle ferry terminal provides all you need before your short break or minicruise to Holland or Denmark begins.

CAR PARKING

Car parking is available at the terminal for £8 a day

PORT ADDRESS:

DFDS Seaways International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays North Shields Tyne & Wear NE29 6EE Tel: 0871 522 9955

GETTING THE BUS?

From only £3 per person each way, you can ride the DFDS Seaways Bus from Newcastle Central Station to the International Ferry Terminal (and back). The easy way to get to your cruise ferry. Find out more

FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT NEWCASTLE TERMINAL

Cafe Bureau de Change Car Park Bar Shop DFDS Seaways office Arcade Games Vending Machine Toilets Baby changing facilities