Free travel by Metro or Shields Ferry

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Visit Newcastle Theatres car-free

Visit by bus for just £2 each way. Most buses in England are offering £2 Single Fares until 31st December 2024. Our journey planner will show you if your route is included, or you can find a full list of participating operators and routes here.

You can travel for free to any of these five theatres in Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland with a valid ticket to a live show. Look up the theatre on our journey planner to find the best route from where you are.

Newcastle is the nearest train station to most of the theatres:

Sunderland is the nearest train station to the Sunderland Empire:

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Cyclists welcome - plan your route here

Free travel by Metro or Shields Ferry with a valid theatre ticket.

Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains.

About Newcastle Theatres

You can now watch plays at theatres across Newcastle without paying for your transport.

For any queries about visiting contact Newcastle Theatres on 0191 20 20 747 or customerrelations@nexus.org.uk

Address: Newcastle central station, Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DL. Visit Website

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Covid-19

We live on a beautiful island and there’s no better way to explore it than by train, bus, bike and foot. But, at this exceptional time, please follow current advice to stay at home and avoid non-essential travel in England. Separate travel rules apply in Wales and Scotland.

We look forward to helping you enjoy great days out and more car-free adventures in the future.