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Visit Tynemouth Aquarium car-free
You can get to Tynemouth Aquarium on bus 306 from Gateshead, Central Newcastle and North Shields. Buses run frequently, and the journey from Central Newcastle is about 1 hour. Hop off at Tynemouth Beach Road / Grand Parade for a short walk to the Aquarium.
The nearest Tyne and Wear Metro Station is Cullercoats, which is a 15-minute walk along the sea front to the Aquarium.
If you travel on the Shields Ferry, bus 19 connects with the ferry at North Shields Ferry Terminal for the 9-minute journey to North Shields Metro Station (ferry tickets valid on the bus). Change there to the Tyne and Wear Metro for Cullercoats.
If you are coming from further afield, the nearest station is Newcastle, which is served by regular East Coast Mainline services from London, York and Darlington, also from Edinburgh and Berwick. Transpennine services run from Manchester and Leeds, and local services run from Carlisle and Hexham, Morpeth, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool and Sunderland. Then hop on the Metro (Yellow Line) to Cullercoats, which takes 30 minutes. From there it is a 15-minute walk along the seafront to the Aquarium.
Our journey planner will show you train and bus times and walking routes.
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Get a £2 discount when you travel to the Aquarium by bus.
Bus fares: Within the North East Combined Authority area, visit by bus for a maximum of £2.50 single or get a day’s unlimited bus, Metro and Shields Ferry travel from anywhere within the North East Combined Authority area for £7.50 by buying a TNE Day Saver.
For journeys wholly within Tyne and Wear (including Metro and Shields Ferry and Sunderland to Blaydon rail) you can buy a Tyne and Wear Day Rover and travel all day for just £6.80.
Passengers aged 5-21 can get £1 single or £3 regionwide day tickets. However, kids aged 5-11 travel free on the bus with an adult during school holidays (up to three children aged 11 and under). This offer applies within the North East Combined Authority – County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, and Sunderland.
All other bus tickets and passes are also valid for the discount offer.
See full fares, offers and information at www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/bus.
For more money-saving travel tips see our handy guides to UK trains and buses.
Find out about accessibility at the Aquarium. Here’s some information about accessibility on buses and trains.
About Tynemouth Aquarium
Home to species from all over the world, including the tropical waters of the Carribbean and the UK’s native shores. Discover a variety of exhibits on different animals and their habitats. Enjoy daily talks and feeds.
For any queries about visiting contact Tynemouth Aquarium on 0191 258 1031 or [email protected]
Address: Grand Parade, Tynemouth, NE30 4JF. Visit Website