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Singer songwriter Ed Sheeran is performing at Newcastle upon Tyne’s St James’ Park this weekend.
If you are staying with us we have the latest public transport information to help you get to and from St James’ Park with ease.
Travel advice from Tyne & Wear Metro is as follows…
What is the best way to get to the Ed Sheeran concerts at St James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne?
We have frequent trains running before and after the Ed Sheeran concert that will get you right to the stadium (St James’ Park).
There will be at least four-five trains an hour from everywhere on the Tyne & Wear Metro system.
Are there extra Tyne & Wear Metro services for the Ed Sheeran concerts?
Yes. Extra Tyne & Wear Metro services will be provided before and after the three concerts as the crowds build up, to make sure you have an easy journey.
Do leave plenty of time because trains and stations will be busy and you want to enjoy the show.
Will there be later Tyne & Wear Metro services after the concerts end?
Yes. Tyne & Wear Metro services will be extended for an extra hour after each concert ends to ensure everyone can make their way home after Ed Sheeran has come off stage.
Can we Park and Ride with Tyne & Wear Metro?
Yes. There are big car parks at Callerton Parkway Metro Station and Kingston Park Metro Station (for the A1 from the North or A69 from the West), Four Lane Ends Interchange and Northumberland Park Metro Station (A19 and A189 from the North), Heworth Metro Station (A194 and A19 from the South) and Stadium of Light Metro Station (Sunderland area).
Car parks only cost £1 and will stay open until after the last train has run.
It is a lot easier than driving into Newcastle upon Tyne city centre and finding somewhere to park.
What city centre stations are best to use?
You can get off at any one of four stations near the stadium – Haymarket Metro Station, Monument Metro Station, Central Station and St James Metro Station are all within a few minutes walk of St James’ Park.
There are plenty of pubs and places to eat & drink near all four stations.
What is the best Tyne & Wear Metro ticket to purchase?
Save time, buy a Day Ticket from a Tyne & Wear Metro station ticket machine for just £3-£5.10 depending on which station you board, or £1.30 for children aged 16 and under.
You can use the same ticket all day which means you won’t need to queue up at Tyne & Wear Metro ticket machine after the concert.
Will city centre Metro stations be busy after the concert?
Yes – but we will have staff at stations to manage queues and make sure everyone is looked after.
At Haymarket Metro Station and Monument Metro Station we will be closing some entrances to make sure queues run smoothly and safely through a single route.
Listen for station announcements and guidance from our staff.
How do I keep in touch with all the latest Tyne & Wear Metro travel updates?
All the live Tyne & Wear Metro updates will be on our Twitter page Tyne & Wear Metro (opens in a new window).
To plan your journey you can use the Live Travel Map.
If you are looking for hotel accommodation for your visit to St James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online.
Room information including photographs can be found on the Accommodation page of our website.
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Friday 19th June 2026, 12:07 BST
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