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Newcastle-upon-Tyne Cruise Port Guide: How to Explore on Your Own!

The Port Lowdown
The Port Lowdown
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👁️ 2K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 9:25
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm Troy and this is the port Lowdown

Grey Street is just a block away and is as Mr Granger had envisioned the most beautiful Street in the UK

you can definitely make a day of it here this area is super rich with ses to take in too bad Port day is so short

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Use the free shuttle bus to Tyne Metro station then take the Metro to town
✓Take the bridge over the tracks to find ticket machines with shorter lines
✓Explore Granger Market, Grey Street, Newcastle Cathedral, and Newcastle Castle
✓Use the central train station as a jumping off point for car rental or other trains

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Getting from the port to the city efficiently — Use the free shuttle to Tyne Metro station, then take the Metro to town
Making the most of a short port day — Plan a loop from the station to key attractions and use Uber for the return

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to explore Newcastle-upon-Tyne cruise port on your own
QWhat are the transport options from the port to the city
QWhat are some cool things to do in Newcastle during a port day

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Top: Independent exploration loop from Central Station
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK cruise port guide, with pier details (bathrooms), transport options (taxi, metro) and suggestions about exploring on your own. Plus, several cool things we discovered! Finding value and getting some tips from our videos? Support us: Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLdrgdmwIf5Z1qhRf5HIq-g?sub_confirmation=1 and share with your shipmates. You can also leave us 💵 with SuperThanks. Helpful Links Alamo Car Rental (Central Train Station) https://www.alamo.com/en/car-rental-locations/gb/newcastle-train-station-u8a3.html #newcastleupontyne #hollandamericacruiseline #cruisetravel #cruisetours #cruise #europetravel Theme Music by Rafael Deo We give you details on cruise ports from around the world, as well as showing alternatives to ship excursions! Ships tours and cruise travel tips round out our weekly videos aimed at the independent cruiser! 🫶Connect with us Web: https://www.portlowdown.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557696962794 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_port_lowdown/