Central Station

Metro Map

The frequency table is a guide only. Please check the timetable for accurate train times.

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Platform 1 - To South Hylton or South Shields

First Trains To	Mon-Fri	Sat	Sun
Sunderland	0517	0517	0623
South Shields	0514	0521	0635
South Hylton	0521	0524	0623

Frequency	Mon-Fri	Sat	Sun
Peak (am/pm)	every 3 mins	every 6 mins	every 8 mins
Daytime	every 6 mins	every 6 mins	every 8 mins
Evenings	every 8 mins	every 8 mins	every 8 mins

Last Trains To	Mon-Fri	Sat	Sun
South Hylton	2305	2305	2305
Sunderland	2320	2320	2320
South Shields	2327	2327	2327
Pelaw	2342	2342	2342

Platform 2 - To Airport/St James via the coast

First Trains To	Mon-Fri	Sat	Sun
St James	0548	0557	0658
Airport	0558	0619	0643

Frequency	Mon-Fri	Sat	Sun
Peak (am/pm)	every 3 mins	every 6 mins	every 8 mins
Daytime	every 6 mins	every 6 mins	every 8 mins
Evenings	every 8 mins	every 8 mins	every 8 mins

Last Trains To	Mon-Fri	Sat	Sun
St James	2237	2237	2237
Manors	2337	2337	2337
Airport	2329	2329	2329
Benton	0021	0021	0021
Regent Centre	0025	0025	0025

Planned works

19th May - No trains Gateshead Stadium to Brockley Whins/Hebburn until 1230

On Sunday 19 May, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement service will be running Gateshead to Hebburn and Gateshead to Brockley Whins. Trains may not run to the usual timetable. Please allow extra time for your journey.

Bus replacement stand locations

Bus replacement timetable

20th May - Benton staircase closure

The staircases of the footbridge will be closed for five days starting Monday 20 May, to allow for maintenance. During the closure the station lifts and the footbridge landing will remain open. We're sorry for any inconvenience.

Guidance on access between platforms

26th May - No trains Gateshead Stadium to Hebburn/Brockley Whins until 1230

On Sunday 26 May, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement service will be running Gateshead to Hebburn and Gateshead to Brockley Whins. Trains may not run to the usual timetable. Please allow extra time for your journey.

Bus replacementstopping points

Bus replacement timetable

29th May - West Jesmond footbridge early evening closure

The footbridge will close at 8pm on Wednesday 29, Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May to allow for resurfacing work. The bridge will reopen each morning. Customers who require step free access between platforms are advised to travel to either Jesmond or South Gosforth, change platforms and return to West Jesmond/continue their journey.

1st June - West Jesmond early evening platform 2 ramp closure

The ramp from street level to platform 2 will be closed at 8pm on Saturday 1 June to allow for resurfacing work. Customers requiring step free access to and from platform 2 are advised to speak to a member of staff at the station. The ramp will reopen on Sunday morning.