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Howdon

Train times

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Platform 1

(Towards South Shields via Whitley Bay)

Platform 2

(Towards St James)

  • A - Terminates at Longbenton
  • B - Terminates at Pelaw
  • C - Terminates at Manors
  • D - Terminates at Monument
Note: scheduled times only. For live updates, please check in-station displays and listen to announcements.

Station facilities

Access to station

  • The station is located on either side of Howdon Lane with separate entrances for each platform.
  • Access to the station is via Martin Road to Platform 1 or directly off Howdon Lane to Platform 2.
  • There are no parking facilities.

Access to ticketing areas

  • Slight decline to Platform 1.
  • Slight ramp up to Platform 2.

Access between platforms

  • Step free access category B: This station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms, which may be in both directions or in one direction only – please check the Metro Access Guide for more details.
  • Via Howdon Lane Level Crossing. Crossing is un-gated but has warning lights and sirens, take care before attempting to cross.
  • Wheelchair users must also take care that wheels do not become stuck in rail grooves.
  • There is a subway adjacent to the level crossing but this is below ground level and only accessed by stairs at either end.

For more information about accessibility on Metro click here.

Intermittent staff presence.  Use help point for assistance.

Cycle parking

5 Streetpods

Location

Cycle pods are located outside the Newcastle-bound entrance

Cycle racks

0

Cycle pods

5 pods = 10 spaces

Name: Echo & The Ones that Got Away

Location: North entrance to Pedestrian Tyne Tunnel

Travel links

Yes, outside of the station.

Howdon Lane, Howdon, North Tyneside, NE28 0BD
Howdon station area map

Map key

  • Bus Route
  • Bus Stop
  • Metro Line
  • Metro Replacement Bus
  • Park and Ride

Journey times

  • to North Shields 6 mins
  • to Monkseaton 15 mins
  • to Northumberland Park 21 mins
  • to Benton 25 mins
  • to South Gosforth 30 mins
  • to Jesmond 36 mins
  • to Haymarket 37 mins
  • to Central Station 41 mins
  • to Gateshead Stadium 45 mins
  • to Pelaw 51 mins
  • to South Shields 68 mins
  • to Walkergate 6 mins
  • to Manors 12 mins
  • to St James 16 mins

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