The quick and easy way to explore Tyne and Wear

There are 60 Metro stations across Tyne and Wear linking you to great shops, stunning beaches, museums and world-class music venues.

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Your quick guide to Metro

1. Find your nearest station

Information on Metro train stations, maps and facilities

Find a station

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Find your way around and
Download the Metro map

2. Check timetable

Latest timetables, first and last trains and planned works

View timetables

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Last trains to Central Station (Mon-Sun)
from Airport 23:12
from South Hylton (Sunderland) 23:46
from South Shields 23:56

3. Buy a ticket

Find the cheapest fare for your journey around Tyne and Wear

Ticket finder

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Tickets are available to buy at any Metro station before travelling

Only coins are accepted at ticket machines. Change machines are available at Airport and Central Station

4. Multiple journeys?

Plan ahead for your journey and keep updated on the move.

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Metro DaySaver ticket is great value and offers unlimited Metro, Ferry and local Rail travel throughout the day

Explore Tyne & Wear

Have a look at all the events and great places you can go to by public transport. Start exploring Tyne & Wear