Benton

Train times

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Platform 1

(Towards South Shields)

Platform 2

(Towards St James via Whitley Bay)

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

Station facilities

Access to station

  • Situated on Station Approach with separate entrances for each platform.
  • Entrance to Platform 1 is directly off Station Approach.
  • There are two designated accessible parking bays to the left of this entrance and approximately 10 unclassified kerbside spaces on Station Approach.
  • Car parking is adjacent to Platform 1. There are 62 unclassified parking bays and 2 dedicated accessible bays. Kerbs are dropped at the Platform 1 entrance.

Access to ticketing areas

  • Platform 1 access is level but visually impaired passengers should be aware of parking bollards outside.
  • Platform 2 ramp access is steep and possibly problematic for independent wheelchair users.

Access between platforms

  • Step free access category A: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
  • Platform 2 can be accessed from Platform 1 using the footbridge with stairs and lift at each side.

For more information about accessibility on Metro click here.

Intermittent staff presence.  Use help point for assistance.

Cycle parking

Cycle pods 5 = 10 spaces

Location

Cycle pods are located under the bridge on the Whitley Bay bound side, and in the car park on the Newcastle-bound side

Travel links

Station Approach, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8BN
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Map key

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

Journey times

  • to South Gosforth 5 mins
  • to Jesmond 11 mins
  • to Haymarket 12 mins
  • to Central Station 16 mins
  • to Gateshead Stadium 20 mins
  • to Pelaw 26 mins
  • to South Shields 43 mins
  • to Northumberland Park 4 mins
  • to Monkseaton 10 mins
  • to North Shields 19 mins
  • to Walkergate 31 mins
  • to Manors 37 mins
  • to St James 41 mins

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