Getting here
Plan your journey to Eldon Square, Newcastle.
Eldon Square is located in the heart of Newcastle city centre with several conveniently situated transport links and plenty of parking available in two adjacent car parks: Eldon Square multi-storey and Eldon Garden.
Whether you’re travelling by bus, car, train, metro, bike or on foot – getting here is easier than ever.
Travelling by car
Eldon Square, Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7JB
Travelling by bus
Numerous buses come from all over Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Northumberland to Eldon Square.
Arriva North East Go North East Stagecoach North East
There are two bus stations at Eldon Square and Haymarket, plus on-street stops at Blackett Street, Market Street and Pilgrim Street.
Travelling by Metro
Nearest Metro station is Monument.
Providing fast and convenient links across the whole Tyne & Wear, the Metro provides direct access into the shopping centre via a lift or a stairwell just inside our Grey’s Quarter entrance.
Monument station is in Metro Zone A / Network One Ticket Zone 1.
Travelling by train
There are frequent rail services to Newcastle Central, which is a 10 minute walk from the centre along Grainger Street.
Travelling by bike
Newcastle has a great network of safe paths that criss-cross the entire city and are used by cyclists and walkers. Cycle parking can be found on Northumberland Street, Blackett Street and Percy Street.
Plan your journey with Go Smarter’s Newcastle Cycle Map
Travelling by taxi
Nearest taxi ranks: Prudhoe Place (between Haymarket and Eldon Square bus stations)
Hood Street (off Grey Street, next to Lloyds Bank)
Taxis may also pick up on Blackett Street, by Grey’s Monument.
Local taxi companies can be contacted below:
Travelling via the Tyne Bridge
The Tyne Bridge is undergoing restoration work from 2 April 2024, during which it will be reduced to two lanes—one northbound and one southbound. As the bridge capacity is reduced, drivers are advised to plan ahead and allow more time for their journey.
To minimise congestion, it’s recommended to travel via public transport, walk or cycle, where possible. Secure cycle storage is available at Eldon Garden Multi-Storey Car Park.
For more information on how to plan your journey, visit the Tyne Bridge website here.
Please note, Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone signs and cameras are now in operation throughout the city centre.
Charges only apply to buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles, heavy goods vehicles and light goods vehicles that do not meet national CAZ emissions requirements. For more information visit the Newcastle City Council website here.
Eldon Garden Car Park is accessible via the Eldon Garden entrance adjacent to Eldon Square and Percy Street and has 445 car parking spaces, including disabled parking spots.
Places to stay
Grey Street Hotel (4 min walk)
A wonderful boutique hotel in Newcastle city centre. The style is described as warm minimalism and the chic interior design incorporates neutral tones, mood lighting, iconic goods and classic hotelier service.
Sandman Signature Hotel (4 min walk)
The Sandman Signature Hotel sits in the city centre of Newcastle, surrounded by key attractions in the city all within 5 minutes walking radius. The hotel has numerous facilities including on-site dining and full use of fitness facilities.
Maldron Hotel (1 min walk)
Maldron Hotel Newcastle is a brand new 4-star hotel in Newcastle city centre and is located in a prime central location with all of the beautiful city’s attractions right on the hotel’s doorstep.
Motel One Newcastle (2 mins walk)
A Budget Hotel with a designer feel; the interior is luxurious, smart and relaxed and slap bang in the centre of the city. Located on a cobbled street in the heart of bars, restaurants, traditional pubs and a short stroll to Eldon Square.
Travelodge Newcastle Central (14 min walk)
Travelodge Newcastle Central is offering customers of Eldon Square a 5% discount off their next stay.
Click here to visit the discount page.
All rooms feature king size beds and there is an onsite restaurant serving breakfast and evening meals.
For other Travelodge hotels in the area click here
