The metro provides easy access to several places in Gateshead (namely Gateshead, Felling, Heworth and Pelaw) and continues into South Tyneside and Sunderland in one direction and Newcastle in the other.
Bus services are also frequent. The convenient [url=http://www.nexus.org.uk/wps/wcm/connect/Nexus/Bus/QuayLink]Quaylink[/url] bus service links various popular places in Gateshead and Newcastle.
Walking - around the riverside area is pleasant - crossing over to Newcastle.
Gateshead and Newcastle walking directions can be planned online.