The venue
Bottle Bank
Newcastle
NE8 2AR
Travel in and around Newcastle
Plan your journey
https://newcastlegateshead.com/plan-your-visit/getting-to-newcastlegateshead
BY RAIL
The hotel is a 15 minute walk from Newcastle Central train and Metro stations. Alternatively, a taxi rank is in operation just outside the train station. 5 minute drive.
The hotel is a 10 minute walk from Gateshead Metro station on the other side of the river too.
BY ROADCoach
Travel to Newcastle and Gateshead from across the length and breadth of the UK by Megabus or National Express.
The Megabus stops in the centre of Newcastle on John Dobson Street and The National Express Bus Service stops at Newcastle Coach Station which is a 20 minute walk or 10 minute taxi ride away from the venue.
Car
If you choose to drive, please car share wherever possible.
Parking is available at the venue (Hilton Newcastle Gateshead). Charges apply (£15 per day).
Parking is also available for those staying on the quayside at the Copthorne Hotel Newcastle which has an adjacent large secure multi-story car park.
BY AIRNewcastle International Airport is located 8 miles outside of Newcastle city centre and is a 20-minute drive by car. Airport Metro Station is located just outside the airport itself; hop on regular services to Newcastle city centre which is only a 25-minute metro ride away.
Metro trains run every 6-12 minutes, ensuring it is the quickest and most cost-effective way to get to Newcastle. A single Metro ticket between Airport and Newcastle city centre costs £3.70.
The Gateshead Metro station is closest to the venue (9 minute walk)
Bus services and taxis are also available at the airport.
The official taxi service for Newcastle International Airport is Arrow Cars and you can book in advance and agree a fixed rate before you travel. Book your journey quickly and online, by phone on 0191 2449966 or via email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Alternatively, should you wish to arrange your onward journey on arrival into Newcastle – Arrow Cars have a booking office located in the arrivals hall (manned 24/7), and also a self-service booking kiosks located at the pick-up point.