Looking for a reliable taxi in Highfield? Local Taxis is Highfield'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, Winlaton, Rowlands Gill and Burnopfield
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.
Highfield is a residential area situated between Rowlands Gill and Winlaton, south of Blaydon in the Derwent valley. It sits roughly five miles from our Blaydon headquarters. The Derwent Walk Country Park — built along the old Derwent Valley Railway line — runs close by, making it a popular base for walkers and cyclists exploring the route between Swalwell and Consett. The area is leafy and quiet, with good road connections north to Blaydon and the A1 corridor.
Our drivers are nearby in Blaydon, so pickups in Highfield are typically under 12 minutes.
Day-to-day trips from Highfield — into Rowlands Gill for the shops, up to Winlaton, or further afield. School runs, GP appointments, visiting family. We know every road through the valley.
Newcastle Airport is around 25 minutes from Highfield through Blaydon and onto the A1. Pre-book for early morning departures and we will track your return flight.
Reliable transport for hospital appointments. Freeman Hospital from £19, RVI from £16, QE Hospital from £15. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles available on request.
Heading out to Newcastle, Gateshead, or the MetroCentre? We will get you there and home again — competitive fares, no surge pricing, however late.
The destinations Highfield passengers book most — with pickup tips you won't find on Google Maps.
The main residential road through Highfield — the backbone of the estate and the most common pickup location.
A long-distance walking and cycling route along the old Derwent Valley railway line, running right through the valley below Highfield.
The small valley hamlet just to the north, where the River Derwent meets the old mill — a favourite with walkers.
The nearest proper town with shops, a pharmacy, pubs, and the local Co-op — just a couple of miles south down the valley.
Approximate fares from Highfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield → Blaydonvia Local valley roads | 2.5 miles | 10 min | from £9Book → |
| Highfield → Rowlands Gillvia B6314 | 2 miles | 10 min | from £8Book → |
| Highfield → Winlatonvia Local road | 1.5 miles | 10 min | from £7Book → |
| Highfield → Gateshead Town Centrevia A694 / A1 | 6 miles | 10 min | from £18Book → |
| Highfield → Newcastle City Centrevia A694 / A695 | 9 miles | 15 min | from £25Book → |
Approximate fares from Highfield town centre. For an estimated fare, book via the app, use the app, or call 0191 462 0060.
✈️ See airport transfer fares →Highfield 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.”
Highfield is served by 3 stations on the Tyne Valley Line, connecting you to Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central and beyond. The main station is Blaydon Station.
Need to catch a train? We'll get you to the platform on time — skip the parking fees.
| Station | Line | Key Destinations |
|---|---|---|
| Blaydon Station | Tyne Valley Line | Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central |
| Metrocentre Station | Tyne Valley Line | Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central |
| Dunston Station | Tyne Valley Line | Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central |
Highfield is served by 1 bus route, connecting to Blaydon via Winlaton Mill. Services run regularly on weekdays but frequencies drop in the evenings and on Sundays.
| Route | From → To | Weekday | Sunday | Last Bus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Go North East | Highfield → Blaydon via Winlaton Mill | Hourly | Reduced weekends | ~21:30 |
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 Highfield. 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.
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Fares, routes, and everything you need to know about booking a taxi in Highfield.
We cover all of Highfield — every road on the estate, Winlaton Mill, and the Derwent valley routes into Rowlands Gill and beyond.
Our Blaydon base is about 2.5 miles away, which means reliable pickups without the long waits. All fares are fixed — you see the price before you travel, whether it's a run to the shops or a trip to the airport.
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