Looking for a reliable taxi in Gateshead? Local Taxis is Gateshead's trusted 24/7 private hire service, covering all of Tyne and Wear and every major UK airport. Book instantly through our app with competitive fares, no surge charges, and real-time driver tracking.
We also cover Blaydon, Felling, Dunston and Whickham
and 20+ areas across Tyne and Wear
Our standard ride. Up to 4 passengers, 3 bags. Air conditioned, phone charging, and a clean interior every time.
Whatever your journey, we’ve got you covered across Gateshead.
Getting around Gateshead and beyond. Shopping trips, appointments, nights out, school runs — our drivers know every road in the borough.
Need a taxi to Newcastle Airport from Gateshead? We offer competitive-fare airport transfers with flight tracking and free waiting time.
Regular runs to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Sheriff Hill, plus Freeman Hospital and the RVI in Newcastle. Competitive fares and wheelchair-accessible vehicles available.
Corporate accounts for Gateshead businesses. Monthly invoicing, priority booking, and professional drivers for client meetings and business travel.
8-seater minibus taxis for groups. Perfect for Gateshead nights out, MetroCentre shopping trips, or airport runs with the family.
The destinations Gateshead passengers book most — with pickup tips you won't find on Google Maps.
Antony Gormley's 20-metre steel sculpture at the edge of Gateshead — one of the most visited works of public art in the UK, overlooking the A1 and the East Coast Main Line.
A major international contemporary art gallery housed in a converted 1950s flour mill on the Gateshead Quayside. Free entry, superb views of the Tyne from the rooftop.
An internationally acclaimed music venue and conference centre on the Quayside, designed by Norman Foster. Home of the Royal Northern Sinfonia.
Gateshead's main bus and Metro interchange — the gateway to regional public transport and a key pickup point in the town centre.
One of Europe's largest indoor shopping centres, just west of Gateshead town centre in Dunston. Retail, leisure, cinema, and food — all under one roof.
Approximate fares from Gateshead town centre to popular destinations. Prices shown are a guide for a standard saloon (up to 4 passengers). Enter your journey in the app for an estimated fare. No surge pricing.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead → Newcastle City Centrevia Tyne Bridge / A167 | 2 miles | 10 min | from £8Book → |
| Gateshead → Blaydonvia A1 | 6 miles | 10 min | from £18Book → |
| Gateshead → Sunderlandvia A1(M) / A184 | 12 miles | 15 min | from £33Book → |
| Gateshead → MetroCentrevia A694 / A1 | 3 miles | 10 min | from £10Book → |
| Gateshead → Durhamvia A1(M) | 15 miles | 20 min | from £40Book → |
Approximate fares from Gateshead town centre. For an estimated fare, book via the app, use the app, or call 0191 462 0060.
✈️ See airport transfer fares →Gateshead has 3 train stations and 1 bus route connecting to the wider area. But there's a big difference between “a bus exists” and “a bus that gets you where you need to be, when you need to be there.”
Gateshead is served by 3 stations on the East Coast Main Line, connecting you to Carlisle, Newcastle Central, Sunderland and beyond. The main station is Newcastle Station.
Need to catch a train? We'll get you to the platform on time — skip the parking fees.
| Station | Line | Key Destinations |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Station | East Coast Main Line, Tyne Valley Line, Durham Coast Line | Carlisle, Newcastle Central, Sunderland, Hartlepool, York, Durham |
| Manors Station | Tyne Valley Line | Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central |
| Dunston Station | Tyne Valley Line | Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central |
Gateshead is served by 1 bus route, connecting to Newcastle. Services run regularly on weekdays but frequencies drop in the evenings and on Sundays.
| Route | From → To | Weekday | Sunday | Last Bus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Go North East | Gateshead → Newcastle | Every 10 min | Reduced Sundays | ~23:30 |
Timetables verified March 2026 via bustimes.org and operator websites. Frequencies are approximate and may vary by time of day.
Every Local Taxis booking supports a local driver and their family right here in Gateshead. Our drivers live in the communities they serve. They know the backroads, the shortcuts, and which streets flood when it rains. When you choose Local Taxis over a national app or a bus company headquartered 200 miles away, that money stays in Tyne and Wear.
If you've ever used one of the big ride-hailing apps, your driver has probably asked how much you paid. Those faceless algorithms take an ever-growing cut — sometimes 40% or more — while offering no real customer support, no local phone number, and no accountability when things go wrong.
With Local Taxis, your driver keeps a fair share. If there's a problem, you speak to a real person — not a chatbot, not a ticket queue. We're a Tyne and Wear business built by people who live here, for people who live here.
You can only book through our app, but we're always here if you need us. Call us on 0191 462 0060, email info@localgrp.uk, or message us through the app.
Book by app, online, or phone — whichever works best for you. The app gives you an instant estimated fares and live driver tracking, but you can always call us too. We're here 24/7.
Got questions?
Fares, routes, and everything you need to know about booking a taxi in Gateshead.
Our drivers know Gateshead inside out — the Quayside, the Interchange, Low Fell, Team Valley, and everywhere in between. We are based just across the river in Blaydon, which means quick pickups across all of Gateshead.
All fares are fixed. You see the price before you travel, no surge pricing.
Book via the app on iOS and Android, online, or by phone. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
