{"id":5216,"date":"2016-08-20T12:08:16","date_gmt":"2016-08-20T12:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5216"},"modified":"2025-02-21T13:12:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T13:12:18","slug":"20160820-great-north-run-metro-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/20160820-great-north-run-metro-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Great North Run Metro Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/index.shtml\" alt=\"Annie's Guest House\" title=\"Annie's Guest House\"><u>Home<\/u><\/a> &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/tyne-and-wear\/\" title=\"Tyne &amp; Wear\" alt=\"Tyne &amp; Wear\"><u>Tyne &amp; Wear<\/u><\/a> &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/newcastle-upon-tyne\/\" alt=\"Newcastle upon Tyne\" title=\"Newcastle upon Tyne\"><u>Newcastle upon Tyne<\/u><\/a> &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/great-north-run\/\" title=\"Great North Run\" alt=\"Great North Run\"><u>Great North Run<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are visiting Tyneside for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/great-north-run\/\" title=\"Great North Run\" alt=\"Great North Run\"><u>Great North Run<\/u><\/a> weekend next month then you may find this comprehensive guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/tyne-and-wear-metro\/\" title=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\" alt=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\"><u>Tyne &amp; Wear Metro<\/u><\/a> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/great-north-run\/\" title=\"Great North Run\" alt=\"Great North Run\"><u>Great North Run<\/u><\/a> weekend useful.<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/images\/blog\/20160820-great-north-run-metro.jpg\" alt=\"Great North Run Tyne and Wear Metro\" title=\"Great North Run Tyne and Wear Metro\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/file\/d\/0B35KgNrjewS9a0pOd19iSkRVdzg\/preview\" alt=\"Great North Run 2016 Metro Travel Guide\" title=\"Great North Run 2016 Metro Travel Guide\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The official travel advice from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/tyne-and-wear-metro\/\" title=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\" alt=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\"><u>Tyne &amp; Wear Metro<\/u><\/a> is as follows&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><b>Travel guide<\/b><br \/>\nWith road closures as well as limited parking, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/category\/public-transport\/\" title=\"Public Transport\" alt=\"Public Transport\"><u>public transport<\/u><\/a> is the best way to get to or from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/great-north-run\/\" title=\"Great North Run\" alt=\"Great North Run\"><u>Great North Run<\/u><\/a> for both runners and spectators.<\/p>\n<p>There will be extra bus services, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/tyne-and-wear-metro\/\" title=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\" alt=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\"><u>Tyne &amp; Wear Metro<\/u><\/a> trains and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/shields-ferry\/\" alt=\"Shields Ferry\" title=\"Shields Ferry\"><u>Shields Ferry<\/u><\/a> trips throughout the day to help you get around as quickly and easily as possible.<\/p>\n<p><b>Race start &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/newcastle-upon-tyne\/\" alt=\"Newcastle upon Tyne\" title=\"Newcastle upon Tyne\"><u>Newcastle upon Tyne<\/u><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Travelling to the race start. The race start is about a 15 minute walk from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/haymarket-newcastle-upon-tyne-ne1\/\" title=\"Haymarket Newcastle upon Tyne NE1\" alt=\"Haymarket Newcastle upon Tyne NE1\"><u>Haymarket<\/u><\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/newcastle-upon-tyne\/\" alt=\"Newcastle upon Tyne\" title=\"Newcastle upon Tyne\"><u>Newcastle upon Tyne<\/u><\/a> city centre.<\/p>\n<p>There is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/tyne-and-wear-metro\/\" title=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\" alt=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\"><u>Tyne &amp; Wear Metro<\/u><\/a> station and bus station at Haymarket &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/haymarket-metro-station\/\" title=\"Haymarket Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station Haymarket Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7PF\" alt=\"Haymarket Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station Haymarket Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7PF\"><u>Haymarket Metro Station<\/u><\/a> as well as buses going to nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/eldon-square-bus-station\/\" alt=\"Eldon Square Bus Station Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RA\" title=\"Eldon Square Bus Station Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RA\"><u>Eldon Square Bus Station<\/u><\/a> and many on-street bus stops.<\/p>\n<p>Shuttle bus services will also be running to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/haymarket-newcastle-upon-tyne-ne1\/\" title=\"Haymarket Newcastle upon Tyne NE1\" alt=\"Haymarket Newcastle upon Tyne NE1\"><u>Haymarket<\/u><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/barras-bridge-newcastle-upon-tyne-ne1\/\" title=\"Barras Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne NE1\" alt=\"Barras Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne NE1\"><u>Barras Bridge<\/u><\/a> from the finish area in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/south-shields\/\" title=\"South Shields\" alt=\"South Shields\"><u>South Shields<\/u><\/a> &#8211; see the race start map for details.<\/p>\n<p>Parking is free all day on Sundays at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/tyne-and-wear-metro\/\" title=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\" alt=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\"><u>Tyne &amp; Wear Metro<\/u><\/a> stations marked with a &#8220;P&#8221; on the Metro map (except at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/heworth-metro-station\/\" alt=\"Heworth Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station Heworth Gateshead NE10 0LW\" title=\"Heworth Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station Heworth Gateshead NE10 0LW\"><u>Heworth Metro Station<\/u><\/a> which is &pound;1.20 all day).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/tyne-and-wear-metro\/\" title=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\" alt=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\"><u>Tyne &amp; Wear Metro<\/u><\/a> trains, buses and traffic will be extremely busy, so please leave plenty of time to get to the race start.<\/p>\n<p>Details of opening arrangements at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/jesmond-metro-station\/\" alt=\"Jesmond Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station Jesmond Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4RJ\" title=\"Jesmond Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station Jesmond Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4RJ\"><u>Jesmond Metro Station<\/u><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/haymarket-metro-station\/\" title=\"Haymarket Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station Haymarket Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7PF\" alt=\"Haymarket Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station Haymarket Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7PF\"><u>Haymarket Metro Station<\/u><\/a> are shown on the race start map.<\/p>\n<p>Closing times may vary depending on the operational requirements on the day.<\/p>\n<p><b>Advice for spectators<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you are seeing friends or relatives off at the start of the race, we recommend that you then head straight to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/south-shields\/\" title=\"South Shields\" alt=\"South Shields\"><u>South Shields<\/u><\/a> if you want to try to see them finish.<\/p>\n<p>Or, just choose one place to see them &#8211; at the race start, or somewhere on the route, or at the race finish.<\/p>\n<p>If you are heading to the race finish&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/tyne-and-wear-metro\/\" title=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\" alt=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\"><u>Tyne &amp; Wear Metro<\/u><\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/haymarket-newcastle-upon-tyne-ne1\/\" title=\"Haymarket Newcastle upon Tyne NE1\" alt=\"Haymarket Newcastle upon Tyne NE1\"><u>Haymarket<\/u><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/monument-metro-station\/\" title=\"Monument Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station Newcastle upon Tyne NE1\" alt=\"Monument Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station Newcastle upon Tyne NE1\"><u>Monument Metro Station<\/u><\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/south-shields-metro-station\/\" title=\"South Shields Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station NE33 1PQ\" alt=\"South Shields Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station NE33 1PQ\"><u>South Shields Metro Station<\/u><\/a> &#8211; there will be a train every seven and a half minutes once the race has started.<\/p>\n<p>Shuttle bus services will also be running from Haymarket and Barras Bridge to the finish area.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/shields-ferry\/\" alt=\"Shields Ferry\" title=\"Shields Ferry\"><u>Shields Ferry<\/u><\/a> will operate extra crossings between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/north-shields\/\" title=\"North Shields\" alt=\"North Shields\"><u>North Shields<\/u><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/south-shields\/\" title=\"South Shields\" alt=\"South Shields\"><u>South Shields<\/u><\/a> and will start at 8:45am.<\/p>\n<p>Shuttle buses will connect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/north-shields-metro-station\/\" alt=\"North Shields Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station North Shields North Tyneside NE29 0BH\" title=\"North Shields Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station North Shields North Tyneside NE29 0BH\"><u>North Shields Metro Station<\/u><\/a> and ferry landing.<\/p>\n<p><b>Race finish &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/south-shields\/\" title=\"South Shields\" alt=\"South Shields\"><u>South Shields<\/u><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Getting home from the race finish&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/tyne-and-wear-metro\/\" title=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\" alt=\"Tyne &amp; Wear Metro\"><u>Tyne &amp; Wear Metro<\/u><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/shields-ferry\/\" alt=\"Shields Ferry\" title=\"Shields Ferry\"><u>Shields Ferry<\/u><\/a> and buses will be very busy due to the number of people travelling, so please expect a significant wait on the way home.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid the queues by having a meal or drink in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/south-shields\/\" title=\"South Shields\" alt=\"South Shields\"><u>South Shields<\/u><\/a> before you head home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/south-shields-metro-station\/\" title=\"South Shields Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station NE33 1PQ\" alt=\"South Shields Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station NE33 1PQ\"><u>South Shields Metro Station<\/u><\/a> is about a 15 minute walk from the finish line &#8211; there will be a train every seven and a half minutes after the race.<\/p>\n<p>Shuttle bus services will run to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/newcastle-upon-tyne\/\" alt=\"Newcastle upon Tyne\" title=\"Newcastle upon Tyne\"><u>Newcastle upon Tyne<\/u><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/south-shields\/\" title=\"South Shields\" alt=\"South Shields\"><u>South Shields<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/shields-ferry\/\" alt=\"Shields Ferry\" title=\"Shields Ferry\"><u>Shields Ferry<\/u><\/a> between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/south-shields\/\" title=\"South Shields\" alt=\"South Shields\"><u>South Shields<\/u><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/north-shields\/\" title=\"North Shields\" alt=\"North Shields\"><u>North Shields<\/u><\/a> will operate extra crossings and will run until 6:00pm.<\/p>\n<p>Shuttle buses will connect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/north-shields\/\" title=\"North Shields\" alt=\"North Shields\"><u>North Shields<\/u><\/a> ferry landing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/north-shields-metro-station\/\" alt=\"North Shields Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station North Shields North Tyneside NE29 0BH\" title=\"North Shields Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station North Shields North Tyneside NE29 0BH\"><u>North Shields Metro Station<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Details of the opening arrangements at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/chichester-metro-station\/\" title=\"Chichester Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station South Shields NE33 5PZ\" alt=\"Chichester Tyne &#038; Wear Metro Station South Shields NE33 5PZ\"><u>Chichester Metro Station<\/u><\/a> are shown on the race finish map.<\/p>\n<p>Closing times may vary depending on the operational requirements on the day.<\/p>\n<p>You can see a summary of available ticket prices here&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/images\/blog\/20160820-great-north-run-metro-ticket-prices.jpg\" alt=\"Great North Run Tyne and Wear Metro Ticket Prices\" title=\"Great North Run Tyne and Wear Metro Ticket Prices\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for hotel accommodation near the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/great-north-run\/\" title=\"Great North Run\" alt=\"Great North Run\"><u>Great North Run<\/u><\/a> finish line in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/south-shields\/\" title=\"South Shields\" alt=\"South Shields\"><u>South Shields<\/u><\/a> our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/book-online.shtml\" title=\"Book Online\" alt=\"Book Online\"><u>Book Online<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Room information including photographs can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/accommodation.shtml\" alt=\"Accommodation\" title=\"Accommodation\"><u>Accommodation<\/u><\/a> page of our website.<\/p>\n<p>For more posts about the GNR on our blog visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/great-north-run\/\" title=\"Great North Run\" alt=\"Great North Run\"><u>Great North Run<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><center>Published on 20th August 2016 12:08.<\/center><\/p>\n\n<p><center>Read more on our blog about... \n<!-- Generated by TaxoPress 3.6.4 - https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/simple-tags\/ -->\n\t<div class=\"st-post-tags \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/chichester-metro-station\/\" title=\"Chichester Metro Station\" rel=\"tag\">Chichester Metro Station<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/eldon-square-bus-station\/\" title=\"Eldon Square Bus Station\" rel=\"tag\">Eldon Square Bus Station<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/events\/\" title=\"events\" rel=\"tag\">events<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/great-north-run\/\" title=\"Great North Run\" rel=\"tag\">Great North Run<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/haymarket-newcastle-upon-tyne-ne1\/\" title=\"Haymarket\" rel=\"tag\">Haymarket<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/haymarket-metro-station\/\" title=\"Haymarket Metro Station\" rel=\"tag\">Haymarket Metro Station<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/heworth-metro-station\/\" title=\"Heworth Metro Station\" rel=\"tag\">Heworth Metro Station<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/jesmond-metro-station\/\" title=\"Jesmond Metro Station\" rel=\"tag\">Jesmond Metro Station<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/leaflets-and-guidebooks\/\" title=\"leaflets and guidebooks\" rel=\"tag\">leaflets and guidebooks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/monument-metro-station\/\" title=\"Monument Metro Station\" rel=\"tag\">Monument Metro Station<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/newcastle-upon-tyne\/\" title=\"Newcastle upon Tyne\" rel=\"tag\">Newcastle upon Tyne<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/north-shields-metro-station\/\" title=\"North Shields Metro Station\" rel=\"tag\">North Shields Metro Station<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/public-transport\/\" title=\"public transport\" rel=\"tag\">public transport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/shields-ferry\/\" title=\"Shields Ferry\" rel=\"tag\">Shields Ferry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/south-shields\/\" title=\"South Shields\" rel=\"tag\">South Shields<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/south-shields-metro-station\/\" title=\"South Shields Metro Station\" rel=\"tag\">South Shields Metro Station<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/tag\/tyne-and-wear\/\" title=\"Tyne &amp; 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