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Metro single fares
Valid on: Ferry Metro RailSingle tickets are valid on Metro, Shields Ferry* and on the train between Newcastle and Sunderland.
Single ticket
They are valid for 90 minutes from when you buy one and you can use them for one continuous journey on the Metro and on the train between Newcastle and Sunderland. The price depends on the number of zones you travel in – see the attached zone map below.
(*only a three zone ticket is valid)
Zone Price One zone £1.60
Two zones £2.40
Three zones £3.10
How to buy one
You can buy them at any ticket machine located on all Metro stations. Simply press 1, 2, or 3 on the single panel.
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Rail single and return fares
Valid on: Metro RailThe single adult rail fare for journeys on Northern Rail services between Newcastle and Sunderland is £3.10.
Buy your single adult rail fare from ticket machines or offices at Sunderland or Newcastle Central stations. The single fare is £3.10. This ticket is also valid on Metro services between Sunderland and Newcastle Central station. Single fares are also available for journeys to Dunston, MetroCentre and Blaydon. You can buy these on-board the train at unstaffed stations
The day return adult rail fare for journeys on Northern Rail services between Newcastle-Sunderland is £5 before 9.00am weekdays / £4.20 at any other time. Buy your return adult rail fare from ticket machines or offices at Sunderland or Newcastle Central stations. The ticket is also valid on Metro services between Sunderland and Newcastle Central station. Return fares are also available for journeys to Dunston, MetroCentre and Blaydon. You can buy these on-board the train at unstaffed stations
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Adult day tickets
Valid on: Bus Ferry Metro RailIf you are making more than a single or return journey in one day, using bus and Metro, or buses run by different operators, save money with a day ticket or Transfare.
Day Rover
This ticket offers one day's unlimited travel within Tyne and Wear.
Buy a Day Rover from Metro ticket machines, from all drivers of major bus operators' services, drivers of some smaller operator's services and on-board the Shields Ferry. It's also valid on Northern Rail's Newcastle-MetroCentre/Blaydon rail service.
For full details about where to buy, where you can travel and prices visit http://www.networkonetickets.co.uk/.
Explorer North East
Valid for one day's unlimited travel in Tyne and Wear and beyond.
For full details about where to buy, where you can travel and prices visit www.explorernortheast.co.uk.
Transfares
You can buy a Transfare ticket when your journey includes travelling on more than one type of transport, e.g. Metro and bus. Transfares allow you to buy just one ticket for your journey.
In general a Transfare allows you to make a journey of two legs on different types of transport.
You must start the second part of your journey within 90 minutes of buying your ticket.
How do I work out the number of zones I'm travelling in?
The map attached shows Tyne and Wear divided into just 3 zones - yellow, green and grey.
If your journey is entirely within just one zone (yellow, green OR grey) - you only need a 1 zone Transfare (T1 on Metro).
If you are travelling in the yellow AND the green zones or the green AND the grey zones - you need a 2 zone Transfare (T2 on Metro).
And if you are travelling in the yellow, green AND grey zones you need a 3 zone Transfare (T3 on Metro).
For example, if you're travelling from Pelaw Metro station to Washington, you would need a 2 zone Transfare, as you're travelling through the green and grey zones.
(Child Transfares allow travel within all three zones).
What if I start my journey on a zone boundary?
Bus stops and Metro stations on boundaries are in both zones.
For example, if you travel from Felling to Windy Nook via Heworth your whole journey is in the green zone so you need a one zone Transfare (T1 on Metro). Similarly if you travel from Felling to the Freeman Hospital via Monument your journey is entirely in the yellow zone so you need a one zone Transfare (T1 on Metro).
How do I buy one on Metro?
Simply choose either T1, T2 or T3 on the Metro ticket machine depending on how many zones you'll be travelling in, and pay.
How do I buy one on the bus or the Shields Ferry?
Just tell your bus driver or Ferry operator where you are going and they will work out what ticket you need.
Is travel on Northern Rail included?
Yes, Transfares bought on Metro or bus or Ferry will be accepted on Northern Rail services between Sunderland and the MetroCentre.
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Metro day tickets
Valid on: Ferry Metro RailDaySaver tickets allow unlimited travel on various forms of transport. Travel times and prices vary depending on the type of DaySaver.
DaySaver
Valid for unlimited travel on Metro, Shields Ferry* and local rail services (Newcastle to Sunderland) for the whole day. You can one from any ticket machine located on all Metro stations. Simply choose the zone you require (see zone map) on the DaySaver panel.
The price for the DaySaver is reduced after 9.00am on weekdays, all day at weekends and public holidays.
(*only an All Zones ticket is valid)
Zone DaySaver (after 9.00am) Peak DaySaver (before 9.00am) One zone £2.30
£2.70 Two zones £3.30
£3.90 All zones £4.20
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Family/group day tickets
Valid on: Bus Ferry Metro RailExplorer North East family ticket is valid for a family of two adults and up to three children (under 14) for a whole day's unlimited travel in Tyne and Wear and beyond.
For full details about where to buy, where you can travel and prices visit www.explorernortheast.co.uk.
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Season tickets
Valid on: Bus Ferry Metro RailIf you're travelling regularly on Metro and bus, or using buses run by different operators, save money with a Network One Travel Ticket.
Network One Travel Ticket
These allow you unlimited journeys within Tyne and Wear and are available for weekly, four weekly and annual travel.
Buy them from any travelshop* or wherever you see the Network Travelticket sign. You'll need a passport-sized photograph for your first photocard.
For more information, go to http://www.networkonetickets.co.uk/
You can also renew four week and annual traveltickets online by credit/debit card and over the Nexus ticket hotline - call 0191 202 0525 Monday-Friday, 9.00am-4.00pm (no surcharge).
One Week
One Zone
£18.00
Two Zones
£20.50
All Zones
£24.50
Four Weeks
One Zone
£62.00
Two Zones
£72.00
All Zones
£86.00
Annual
One Zone
£673.00
Two Zones
£784.00
All Zones
£927.00
Valid on Metro, Shields Ferry, most bus services and trains between Sunderland-MetroCentre/Blaydon.
* All Nexus TravelShops sell 1 week and 4 week Traveltickets, but the only Nexus TravelShops selling annual Traveltickets are Gateshead, Monument, North Shields and Sunderland.
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Metro season tickets
Valid on: Ferry Metro RailIf you commute or travel on Metro regularly then the MetroSaver, Corporate MetroSaver season ticket or Metro Class Travel pass may be for you.
MetroSaver
MetroSaver passes are valid on Metro, the Shields Ferry* and Newcastle to Sunderland rail line. It’s available for one week, four weeks or a year and offers superb value if you’re a commuter or regular Metro user. It can be used at any time of the day for unlimited travel in the zones chosen.
The price depends on the number of zones you require – see the attached zone map below.
(*only an All Zones ticket is valid)
Price at Nexus TravelShops
Zones One week Four Weeks Annual One Zone £9.40 £34.50 Two Zones £13.80 £48.50 All zones £19.00 £64.00 £500.00 Price at buytickets.nexus.org.uk (when renewing tickets only)
Zones Four Weeks Annual One Zone £31.05 Two Zones £43.65 All zones £57.60 £450.00 How to buy one
First time MetroSaver holders
You will need to buy your first MetroSaver at any Nexus TravelShop. Complete the application form below and take it to any Nexus TravelShop with a passport photo.How to renew
Once you have your photocard, you have the option of renewing by:
- renewing securely online – why not do it now, just click on the renew tickets button
- visiting any Nexus TravelShopCorporate MetroSaver
Do you and your colleagues travel in to work each day by Metro? Together you could all make significant savings with the Corporate MetroSaver scheme.
It enables companies like yours to buy annual MetroSaver season passes at a substantial discount on your behalf. All you’ll have to do is sit back and think about what you will do with the money you save.
The all zone annual MetroSaver enables you to enjoy unlimited Metro travel across the entire system for one year – perfect if you use the Metro regularly or want to leave your car at home.
The discount
The Corporate MetroSaver scheme focuses solely on all zone MetroSavers, as they offer maximum value for money. Your employer must purchase a minimum of ten MetroSavers to qualify for a corporate discount. Of course, the more they buy over that, the more you will all save!Metro Class Travel pass
You can travel on the whole Metro system and on the Shields Ferry with up to 40 children aged under 16 and up to ten accompanying adults. You must be travelling in a group and after 9.00am.
Your options
You have three options:
- One day pass- Term pass
Autumn - 1 September to 31 December
Spring - 1 January to 15 April
Summer - 16 April to 31 July
- Annual pass
1 September to 31 JulyPrice
The price varies according to the amount of passes you want to buy. If you would like any extra passes, please contact Ticket Sales and Administration on 0191 20 20 525.To apply for you pass
Post the completed application form which you can find below, with a self address envelope to:
Nexus Customer Services
Nexus House
St James Boulevard
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4AXFor supervision purposes Metro recommend the ratio of one adult to every four children travelling.
Assistance
If you require assistance when travelling on Metro contact the Communication Unit on 0191 203 3199, a minimum of fourteen days in advance of your planned journey. Please note that staff assistance is not always available. -
Rail season tickets
Valid on: RailIf you’re a regular commuter from stations outside Tyne and Wear, you could save money by buying a weekly, monthly or annual season ticket.
For full details - http://www.northernrail.org/
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Child day tickets
Valid on: Bus Ferry Metro Rail
Young people who have an Under 16 Card can travel on public transport in Tyne and Wear for just £1 a day by buying a CAT (Child All-day Ticket).
Under 16 Cards will be the first passes to be changed to Pop smartcards this year. If you don’t have a smartcard you will not be able to buy concessionary child fares. Additional features will be introduced over the next year – watch out for more information.
Don't have an Under 16 card?
For young people aged under 16 who don't have an Under 16 Card (including those who live outside Tyne and Wear), the following options are available.
Commercial child transfare ticket
Buy a Transfare ticket when you want to travel on two types of transport to make your journey - e.g. bus and Metro, Metro and ferry, rail and bus, and bus and bus in some areas (call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 for details). You must get on your second choice of transport within 90 minutes of buying your ticket. The price varies depending upon the operator, as this is a commercial, not concessionary ticket. If you are (or look like you are) 14 or over, you will be charged the adult fare.
Junior Rover
A ticket for children which offers one day's unlimited travel within Tyne and Wear.
Buy a Junior Rover from Metro ticket machines, from all drivers of major bus operators' services, drivers of some smaller operator's services or on-board the Shields Ferry.
For full details about where to buy, where you can travel and prices visit www.networkticketing.com.
Note: Valid on almost all local bus services / Newcastle-MetroCentre/Blaydon rail service only
Explorer North East child
Valid for children (under 14) at a concessionary price and offers a whole day's unlimited travel in Tyne and Wear and beyond.
For full details about where to buy, where you can travel and prices visit www.explorernortheast.co.uk.
Children under 5
Accompanied children aged under five travel free on all public transport in Tyne and Wear.
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Child rail fare
Valid on: RailThe fare for a single journey on Northern Rail services between Newcastle and Sunderland, and Newcastle and MetroCentre/Blaydon is 50p at any time, on any day if you have an Under 16 Card.
Under 16 Cards will be the first passes to be changed to Pop smartcards this year. If you don’t have a smartcard you will not be able to buy concessionary child fares. Additional features will be introduced over the next year – watch out for more information.
Or travel all day on all public transport for just £1, with an U16 Child All-day Ticket (U16 CAT). You'll need to show your Under 16 Card to buy a U16 CAT.
Don’t have a Under 16 Card?
If you don't have an Under 16 Card, you'll pay the commercial child fare, which will be more than 50p. However, if you are, or look like you are, 14 or over, you will be charged the adult fare. So if you live in Tyne and Wear and are under 16, apply for your Under 16 Card now to be entitled to pay concessionary child fares.
Children under 5
Accompanied children aged under five travel free on all public transport in Tyne and Wear.
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Child season ticket
Valid on: Bus Ferry Metro RailSchool Passes allow you to pay for school journeys in advance so there is no need to find change for fares every day.
School Passes are available for journeys within Tyne and Wear and can be used on all local public transport services in the county, including bus, Metro and local rail services between Sunderland and Blaydon.
You can travel between your home and school, and other places you go to study, until 7.00pm on schooldays with a School Pass. Buy one for the whole academic year, or just for each term.
Validity Expiry date Price Annual 31 July 2012 £190 Term 1 16 December 2011 £65 Term 2 30 March 2012 £65 Term 3 31 July 2012 £60 -
Metro concessionary fare
Valid on: Ferry Metro RailUnlimited travel on Metro with Gold Card.
Metro Gold Card
If you have a Concessionary Travel Pass, you can apply for a Metro Gold Card which gives you a year’s travel on Metro for just £25 if you live in Tyne and Wear or £35 if you don’t. You must have both your Concessionary Travel Pass and Metro Gold Card with you when you travel.
Where can I buy a Metro Gold Card?
To buy your Metro Gold Card, simply take your Concessionary Travel Pass to any Nexus TravelShop. You can pay using cash, debit, or credit card.
How to use your Metro Gold Card
On Metro – show an inspector your Metro Gold Card when requested, from 9.30am Monday-Friday and all day at weekends, on public holidays and throughout July and August. You must pay the full adult fare at all other times.
On the Shields Ferry - show the ferry operator your Metro Gold Card when you board, from 9.30am Monday-Friday and all day at weekends and on public holidays. You must pay the full adult fare at all other times.
On Northern Rail services between Newcastle and Sunderland – from 9.30am Monday-Friday and all day at weekends, on public holidays and throughout July and August, show the conductor your Metro Gold Card. You must pay the full adult fare at all other times.
How to use your Metro Gold Card (if you have an All Day CT Pass)
On Metro – show an inspector your Metro Gold Card when requested.
On the Shields Ferry - show the ferry operator your Metro Gold Card when you board.
On Northern Rail services between Newcastle and Sunderland – show the conductor your Metro Gold Card.
Can I travel free of charge to early morning hospital appointments?
Yes, if you need to travel before 9.30am in order to get to or from a hospital appointment, just show your hospital appointment card or letter with your Metro Gold Card when requested
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Concessionary rail fare
Valid on: RailIf you have a Concessionary Travel (CT) Pass, you can travel for 50p on Northern Rail services between Newcastle and MetroCentre/Blaydon from 9.30am Monday-Friday and all day at weekends and Bank Holidays.
However, if you need to travel before 9.30am in order to get to a hospital appointment, just show your hospital appointment card or letter with your CT Pass when requested, to travel for 50p.
If you don't have a Concessionary Travel Pass, or you are travelling before 9.30am Monday-Friday, you must pay the full adult fare.
Tyne and Wear residents who are disabled and attend work or college for at least 15 hours a week can apply for an all day Concessionary Travel Pass. If you have one of these, you can travel for 50p on Northern Rail services between Newcastle and MetroCentre/Blaydon all day every day.
You can use your Metro Gold Card to travel on Northern Rail services between Newcastle and Sunderland after 9.30am Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and on public holidays. If you need to travel before 9.30am in order to get to or from a hospital appointment, just show your hospital appointment card or letter with your CT Pass and Metro Gold Card when requested. If you have an All Day CT Pass, you will be able to travel on Northern Rail services (between Newcastle and Sunderland) all day free of charge too, with a Metro Gold Card.
NEW - Metro Gold Cards are valid all day every day (ie you can travel vefore 9.30am Monday to Friday) during July and August 2011.
For full details about how to apply for a CT Pass, click on the appropriate link below:
Concessionary Travel for Tyne & Wear residents aged over 60
Concessionary Travel for Tyne & Wear residents who are disabled
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Metro student season tickets
Valid on: Ferry Metro Rail16-18 Metro Student Cards and Metro Student Cards (18 and over) allow unlimted weekly or monthly travel on Metro, Shields Ferry* and local rail services.
16-18 Metro Student Card
If you’re aged between 16-18 years old and you’re a full time student at college or 6th form, this 16-18 Metro Student Card is definitely for you. Find out more
Who can apply?
To be eligible for this fantastic 16-18 Metro Student Card:
• You must be aged under 19 years old on 31 August 2012
• You must be in full time education at either college or 6th formPrice
This 16-18 Metro Student Card lets you travel on the whole of the Metro system! Take a look at the Metro map and see how far you can travel.Price at Nexus TravelShop
One week Four weeks All zones £9.50
£32.00
Online price (if renewing your pass only) at buytickets.nexus.org.uk
Four weeks All zones £28.80
How to buy one
Simply complete the application form below and take it to any Nexus TravelShop, don’t forget you will need proof of age and your student ID (it needs to show your academic dates). You will also need a passport-sized photograph. Some of our TravelShops can take it for you.How to renew
When you have your 16-18 Metro Student Card and you’re taking full advantage of it you will want to renew it again. You can do this by:• Renewing online (this requires four working days notice)
• Visiting any Nexus TravelShopMetro Student Card
To make your studying days easier when it comes to travel the Metro Student Cards have been divided into three separate areas. Simply check out the Metro map and choose which one best suits your needs:
• All Zones
• Inner Newcastle
• Inner SunderlandTo help you even further you can decide whether to go for a full year period or keep it short and sweet with a four week pass. You decide! Find out more
Price at Nexus TravelShop
Four week Annual Inner Newcastle £31.05 £306.00 Inner Sunderland £31.05 £306.00 All Zones £51.20 £425.00 (*only an All Zones ticket is valid)
Online price (if renewing your pass only) at buytickets.nexus.org.uk
Four week Annual Inner Newcastle £27.95 £275.40 Inner Sunderland £27.95 £275.40 All Zones £46.05 £382.50 Buying your Metro Student Card
To apply for a brand new Metro Student Card all you need to do is:
• Complete the application form below
• Remember your student ID (showing academic dates)
• Bring a passport-sized photographSimply take them all to your nearest Nexus TravelShop.
Renewing your Metro Student Card
Once you have your Metro Student Card you’ll be taking full advantage of it! But if you have bought a four-week pass you will want to renew it again. You can do this by:
• Renewing online (this requires four working days notice)
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Student season tickets
Valid on: Bus Ferry Metro RailFull-time students aged 16 and over can save loads of money with a Network One Student Ticket.
Network One Student Ticket
Full-time students aged 16 or over can enjoy unlimited travel throughout Tyne and Wear on most buses, the Metro, Sunderland to Blaydon rail line and the Shields Ferry for £201 a term. 1 week and 4 week tickets are also available. You will need a current sixth form, college, university or Network One Student ID card to buy your ticket. Tickets are on sale in Travelcentres, at www.nexus.org.uk and www.simplygo.com.
Visit www.networkonetickets.co.uk for full details.
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New Deal season tickets
Valid on: Bus Ferry Metro RailIf you're in the Government's New Deal Programme you can buy a discounted Network Travelticket when you show your ID card (supplied by the Employment Service).
Go to http://www.networkonetickets.co.uk/new-deal for full details of where to buy your New Deal ticket.
