Bikes and scooters on Metro
All you need to know about taking bicycles and scooters on the Tyne and Wear Metro.
Taking a bike or scooter on Metro can be a great way to travel around the area, whether you’re commuting for work or heading for a fun day out.
Ride safe – always dismount your bike on approaching the Metro station and never ride your bike in stations or on platforms.
Cycle storage
All Metro stations have cycle storage at them or (in city centres and at Airport) somewhere close by. Simply leave your bike securely locked to one of the cycle racks or Streetpods and continue with your journey by Metro.
At some stations like Monument or Haymarket, ‘Sheffield stands’ – metal loops that bikes can be locked onto – are provided by the local Council on the street outside the station.
The full list of cycle storage options for each Metro station is available lower down this page.
Folding cycles
Bikes are allowed on Metro at any time if fully folded (including e-bikes).
If you have a folding cycles that have handlebars and pedals which stick out, place them in a bag while on Metro. The bag should be robust enough to prevent handlebars and pedals causing injury to other passengers.
Non-folding cycles
Non folding cycles (including folding e-bikes) can be taken onto stations and trains between Callerton Parkway-Jesmond, Manors-Jesmond (via Whitley Bay), Gateshead Stadium-South Shields/South Hylton during the following times:
- Monday to Friday 10.00am-3.00pm
- Monday to Friday 7.00pm until end of service
- All day at weekends
Each Metro train has designated storage areas for bikes. The space will also be used by wheelchair users and customers with pushchairs. Priority must always be given to wheelchair users and customers with pushchairs.
Bikes are not allowed at Airport, St James or between Haymarket and Gateshead station.
Folding scooters
Are allowed on Metro at any time if fully folded.
Electric scooters and electric unicycles
These are not allowed on Metro stations or trains or on the Shields Ferry at any time.
Cycle storage options for each Metro station:
| Cycle rack | Cycle Pods | Location | |
| Airport | 0 | 0 | There is currently no cycle parking available to Metro passengers |
| Bank Foot | 0 | 8 pods = 16 spaces | 5 cycle pods are located in the car park and 3 are outside the Newcastle-bound entrance. |
| Bede | 0 | 2 pods = 4 spaces | Cycle pods are located at the bottom of the steps on the Newcastle-bound side |
| Benton | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located under the bridge on the Whitley Bay bound side, and in the car park on the Newcastle-bound side |
| Brockley Whins | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are outside the station entrance on the Newcastle-bound side |
| Byker | 3 | 0 | Cycle racks are located outside the station entrance |
| Callerton Parkway | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located in the car park, on the Newcastle-bound side |
| Central Station | 50 | 0 | There are bike stands inside the railway station, near the Metro entrance |
| Chichester | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located on the paved area, 20 metres outside the station entrance |
| Chillingham Road | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located outside the Newcastle-bound entrance |
| Concord | 0 | 2 pods = 4 spaces | Cycle pods are located outside the Greggs store, next to the bus station. |
| Cullercoats | 0 | 6 pods = 12 spaces | Cycle pods are located on both platforms |
| East Boldon | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are at the bottom of the steps on the Sunderland-bound side |
| Fawdon | 0 | 3 pods = 6 spaces | Cycle pods are outside the Newcastle-bound platform |
| Fellgate | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are near the lift on the Newcastle-bound side |
| Felling | 0 | 4 pods = 8 spaces | Cycle pods are located outside the Sunderland Road entrance |
| Four Lane Ends | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located in the ground floor of the multi-storey car park, near the entrance |
| Gateshead | 5 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Council owned bike stands are outside the Metro station entrance on High Street West; cycle pods are inside the bus station, at Stand X |
| Gateshead Stadium | 0 | 2 pods = 4 spaces | Cycle pods are outside the station entrance |
| Hadrian Road | 0 | 4 pods = 8 spaces | Cycle pods are located outside the station entrance on both sides |
| Haymarket | 20 | 0 | There are council owned bike stands outside the northern Metro entrance (at the top end of Northumberland Street) and on the Percy Street side |
| Hebburn | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located outside the Newcastle-bound entrance |
| Heworth | 25 | 0 | The cycle racks are located in the covered area next to the bus station, outside the Metro station entrance. |
| Howdon | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located outside the Newcastle-bound entrance |
| Ilford Road | 0 | 2 pods = 4 spaces | Cycle pods are outside the entrance on the Airport-bound side |
| Jarrow | 0 | 6 pods = 12 spaces | Cycle pods are located at the bottom of the bridge steps, on the South Shields-bound side |
| Jesmond | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located 20 metres from the station entrance |
| Kingston Park | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located near the entrance on the Newcastle-bound platform |
| Longbenton | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located outside of the station, platform 2 side |
| Manors | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located outside the station entrance |
| Meadow Well | 0 | 2 Street pods | Cycle pods are located outside the Newcastle-bound entrance |
| Millfield | 0 | 4 pods = 8 spaces | Cycle pods are outside the Sunderland-bound entrance |
| Monkseaton | 0 | 10 pods = 20 spaces | Cycle pods are located on each platform |
| Monument | 20 | 0 | There are council owned bike stands on Blackett Street and Grey Street |
| North Shields | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located outside the station entrance |
| North Shields Ferry | 0 | 0 | |
| Northumberland Park | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | The cycle pods are located on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park, at the end furthest from the station |
| Pallion | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are outside the Sunderland-bound entrance |
| Palmersville | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located outside the station, near the recycling bins |
| Park Lane | 0 | 6 pods = 12 spaces | Cycle pods are in the bus station, near the entrance to the Metro station |
| Pelaw | 0 | 3 pods = 6 spaces | Cycle pods are located on the platform. |
| Percy Main | 0 | 3 pods = 6 spaces | Cycle pods are located at the bottom of the steps on the Newcastle-bound side |
| Regent Centre | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are outside the station entrance |
| Seaburn | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located at the edge of the Metro car park on Station Road |
| Shiremoor | 0 | 4 pods = 8 spaces | The cycle pods are located in the car park on the Newcastle-bound side |
| Simonside | 0 | 2 pods = 4 spaces | Cycle pods are located on the station access ramp on the Newcastle-bound side |
| South Gosforth | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are outside the entrance on the Airport-bound side |
| South Hylton | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are outside the station entrance |
| South Shields | 0 | Cycle lockers located outside interchange entrance from Albemarle Street (just off Fowler Street). | |
| South Shields Ferry | 0 | 4 | |
| St James | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located around the corner from the station entrance |
| St Peter’s | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are near the station steps on the Wearmouth Bridge side |
| Stadium of Light | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | The cycle pods are located outside the station entrance on the Newcastle-bound side |
| Sunderland | 10 | 0 | Cycle racks are in the north concourse of the station, with additional racks outside the station near the Burger King entrance. |
| Tyne Dock | 0 | 2 pods = 4 spaces | Cycle pods are located on the station access ramp on the Newcastle-bound side |
| Tynemouth | 4 | 0 | Cycle racks are located on the Wallsend-bound side |
| University | 0 | 6 pods = 12 spaces | Cycle pods are outside the Sunderland-bound entrance |
| Walkergate | 0 | 3 pods = 6 spaces | Cycle pods are located at the bottom of the ramp on the Newcastle-bound side |
| Wallsend | 0 | 8 pods = 16 spaces | Cycle pods are located at the bottom of the ramps on both platforms |
| Wansbeck Road | 0 | 3 pods = 6 spaces | Cycle pods are at the bottom of the steps on the east side of Wansbeck Road |
| West Jesmond | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located to the left of the entrance on the Newcastle-bound side |
| West Monkseaton | 0 | 5 pods = 10 spaces | Cycle pods are located on the pavement outside the station |
| Whitley Bay | 0 | 8 pods = 16 spaces | Cycle pods are located on both sides of the station |
