There is a main bus station called Haymarket bus Station located behind Marks and Spencers, facing Oxfam, Tsang Foods and Mark Toney. There bus queues are organised in an orderly fashion, though there are not enough chairs and rubbish bins. As result of this, there is quite an amount of rubbish lying around waiting to be tripped on. Also if you have had a long day of walking, can't stand long or just really tired, then you're in bad luck as there ...
ReiKo 19.09.2000
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Getting around in Newcastle
Advantages: reliable,cheap, Disadvantages: not 24hr
...if you want to enjoy the Geordie nightlife then plan on getting a taxi home.
Also please note that despite it's name, the metro does not run out to the Metro Centre (logic??) so if you want to go there then get a train from Central Station (about 10mins). ...
alisonr 30.07.2000
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Getting around in Newcastle
Advantages: Generally excellent Disadvantages: None to speak of
I have lived in Newcastle for several years now, and I use the taxis regularly when I go out on the weekend. I have generally found them very good, with plenty of companies offering cheap rates and quick service. However, there has been the odd occassion when taxis have failed to turn up. I expect that this is probably the case wherever you live, and there was no particular comapny which was a consistent culprit. Taxi drivers are invariably friendly, ...
robertjake 30.09.2000
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Advantages: Wide ranging service Disadvantages: Not punctual all the time
The buses running in Newcastle town centre could be improved. I have lived in Newcastle for several years now, and can honestly say that it is a mediocre service. The fares are not cheap, and the buses do not usually arrive on time. However, there are sufficient services available, as they run to most parts of the city and surrounding areas. I would recommend buying one of the discount tickets available upon purchase of a ticket, if you intend to ...
robertjake 30.09.2000
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Advantages: Very Quick, cheap and punctual Disadvantages: Can be dingy inside
The Metro rail system in Newcastle is an excellent means of travel for the visitor. They are cheap, punctual and plentiful. I have lived in Newcastle for a number of years, and have never had any problems with the Metro. It takes you to all the important areas of the city and is accessible for disabled people and able bodied people alike. If there is a criticism, it would be that the inside of the carriages could be more pleasant, but most are generally ...
robertjake 30.09.2000
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Advantages: Easy to get around with baby Disadvantages: Sometimes drivers aren't very accomodationg
Stagecoach lowliner buses have been a life saver for me since the birth of my baby 9 months ago. As I can't drive in the early days with a big pram I was a bit isolated where I lived as it was a twenty minute walk to the metro.
Then I discovered low liner buses. Just a short walk to the bus stop I could get anwhere in the city with very little hassle. I just pushed the pram on and the bus is lowered down to the ground.
I am sure they are a god ...
rebeccaroll 16.08.2000
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Advantages: Gets you there Disadvantages: WAY expensive
...consumer an easy way of getting about the North. Or so, that’s the principle. The reality however, is much different. Firstly, it’s too expensive. They’ve just hiked up the child fare an incredible 100% making the 25p, and remotely reasonable fare becoming a greedy 50p. A bit steep for one train journey. Now, I wouldn’t object if the train journey was comfortable, but it isn’t. More than not, you’ll find yourself with someone, or rather, some people ... ...will do if you fancy getting somewhere quick…but by no means is it a nice place to be. My advice, take the bus or take something to listen to, so you don’t have to listen to others. Or the annoying ‘Stand Clear Of The Doors Please’ message…that you’ll hear roughly 12 times in a decent journey. Sigh. ...
JamesGlew 03.10.2000
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Advantages: Fast, reliable transport. Disadvantages: Possible rip offs and waiting times
...per mile but beware many firms charge way above this.
Finally the best value firm is called Blue Line Taxis, who are much cheaper than the majority of the competition but, although they run about 200 cars on a weekend, it can be a nightmare getting one.
Hope this helps!! ...
Bobble 28.07.2000
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