Newcastle Ferry Port

From Newcastle City Centre: Take the A1 towards Morpeth and then the A19 towards the Tyne Tunnel. On approach to the Tunnel, follow the International Ferry symbol onto the A187 towards North Shields. Continue along this road to the roundabout, take the second exit to the International Ferry Terminal, Royal Quays.

From the North: Head for the Tyne Tunnel via the A19, then follow the directions as above.

From the South: Approach via the A19 towards the Tyne Tunnel. Once through the Tunnel, join the A187 and proceed as above. Please Note: Allow extra time during the summer months when the tunnel can be extremely busy for passengers driving from the South.

There are regular services from all over the UK to Newcastle Central Station. From the centre of Newcastle you can take the Metro to the ferry terminal. Alight at Percy Main. Please note do not alight at North Shields as this is not the nearest station to the port.

Newcastle Central Station is about 20 minutes by bus from the port. A special DFDS Seaways bus leaves from Newcastle Bewick Street (opposite Central Station) before each sailing and takes you to the International Ferry Terminal (and back). There are two DFDS Seaways bus departures for each sailing; the first one leaves at 14:45 and the second leaves at 15:45, 1 hour 15 minutes before departure. Book in advance or pay the driver when you board.

There is a Café in the terminal building.

A Bureau de Change facility is available.

There is disabled access to the terminal as well as toilets inside the terminal building. ferries offer cabins with wheelchair access.

Outside the main ferry terminal there is a secure car park, which is payable upon entry by either cash or cheque. Contact 0191 293 6263 for more information.