The ferry service operates a regular 30 minute frequency from both sides of the river. The crossing time between North and South Shields takes about seven minutes.
A frequency guide for the ferry is below, or the full timetable is in the Downloads section at the bottom of the page.
South Shields to North Shields
| Days | First crossings | Then these times every hour | Until last crossings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Wednesday | 06:45, 07:15 | 15, 45 | 19:15, 19:45 |
| Thursday to Saturday | 06:45, 07:15 | 15, 45 | 22:15, 22:40 |
| Sunday | 10:15 | 15, 45 | 17:15, 17:45 |
North Shields to South Shields
| Days | First crossings | Then these times every hour | Until last crossings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Wednesday | 07:00, 07:30 | 00, 30 | 20:00 |
| Thursday to Saturday | 07:00, 07:30 | 00, 30 | 22:00, 22:30, 22:50 |
| Sunday | 10:30 | 00, 30 | 18:00 |