Students who are about to study in Newcastle or are new to Newcastle must be very interested in various corners in and around Newcastle. As the Christmas holiday approaches, there are also many students planning vacation trips. Although Newcastle is a small city, it has a complex transportation system that may confuse newcomers to Newcastle. Let’s learn about some transportation modes in Newcastle!
1. Bus
The mature bus system has made the small town of Newcastle very convenient. Bus stops can be found near all Newcastle student flats. The double-decker buses that can be seen everywhere are also worth taking to enjoy the scenery of Newcastle. There will be a Christmas bus service in Newcastle during Christmas, good for taking photos! The starting and ending times of buses on different routes are different. Students who need to take buses can search for the schedule of the bus routes in advance on the Newcastle Nexus website or Google Maps.
Ticket purchase:
- Use cash or swipe bank cards. Just the driver of your destination after boarding the bus, and the driver will set the amount.
2. Purchase in advance on Stagecoach bus app.
3. Go to the official website or app of the company where the bus belongs (for example, North Wear company has a dedicated app).
Tips for saving money:
- Using a student card (Smart Card) can enjoy a £ 1 ride, up to Durham. It should be noted that the company of the bus returning from Durham is different from when it left, so the bus from Durham to Newcastle will no longer enjoy student discounts.
- Go to the official websites of each company to obtain discount information.
- Purchase an Anytime ticket. This ticket can be used for most buses, metros, ferries, and trains from Sunderland to Brighton at Tyne&Wear within the time range of your choice. Only about 20 pounds are needed per week. This is very beneficial for students who frequently use public transportation.
2. Metro
Newcastle is one of the three cities with metro systems in the UK. The metros can reach all cities belonging to Tyne and Wear. Newcastle has two metro lines, the Yellow Line and the Green Line. Three zones were divided based on distance, namely A, B, and C. The ticket price will increase as it crosses different districts. Some metro stations require you to press the button next to the door to get on the train.
Ticket purchase:
- After entering the metro station, you can find the ticket vending machine and purchase metro tickets according to your needs based on the prompts on the machine. You can use cash or bank cards.
- You can also get a free Pop Card on the Newcastle Nexus website. Choose a card that suits your needs, fill in the information according to the prompts (some cards require a deposit of £ 10 and may require proof of age), and the card will be sent to your mailbox in about 5 days.
3. Train
Newcastle Central Station is divided into two levels, with the upper level being the train station and the lower level being the metro station. Train tickets can be purchased at train stations, through Tranline app, LNER app, and the official websites of train companies. The purchase price at the train station may be higher than online. In addition, buying tickets earlier in advance will result in relatively lower prices. You can apply for a discount card on the Railcard official website.
Tips for taking the train:
1. Find the platform where you are taking the train in “my tickets” on the Trainline app, and pay attention to the dynamic changes of the platform.
2. It is necessary to confirm that you have entered the correct carriage. Different carriages on British trains may separate midway and not be connected to each other.
3. If you did not choose your seat preference when purchasing the ticket, you can choose the seat with the flashing green light, and the red light represents a seat that has been reserved by someone else.
3. After boarding, you need to cooperate with ticket checking (simply display the QR code of your electronic ticket).
4. Listen carefully to the radio. Whether it’s announcing the station, being late, or not stopping temporarily at intermediate stations, it will be broadcasted on the radio.
4. Taxi
British taxis are black and have yellow lights on the roof labelled “Taxi”. Students who need to take a taxi can use the following four methods:
- On-site waiting
At the fixed taxi stop, there will be taxi queues waiting for passengers.
- Online booking through apps
The commonly used Uber covers several major cities in the UK. The price is cheaper, and the fee will be automatically deducted from the card linked to Uber upon arrival. After the trip, the itinerary, time, distance, and cost will be sent via email.
- Telephone reservation
Call the Newcastle taxi operator and provide your name, departure location, destination, number of people, and time. After arriving at the agreed-upon location and verifying the name with the driver, you can depart. These are commonly used taxi company phone numbers:
·Tudor Taxi’s: 44 191 286 2011
·Noda Taxi Ltd: 44 0191 298 6040
·Dixon Taxi: 44 0191 273 3339
- Website reservation
You can enter the Newcastle Upon Tyne taxi official website for booking.
