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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from MetroCentre to York for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from MetroCentre
- Departure station
- MetroCentre station guide
- Address
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- Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9XJ
Operators serving MetroCentre
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at MetroCentre
- Ticket Office
- Shops
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- Mall parking (10,000+ spaces)
Explore the area around MetroCentre
- Metrocentre Mall
- Saltwell Park
About your departure station
Opened in 1987 specifically for Europe's largest shopping center, MetroCentre station represents modern railway planning focused on retail destinations.
The £2m project created vital transport links for the new development.
The station has handled over 20 million passengers, demonstrating rail's role in sustainable shopping access.
MetroCentre's success has made it a model for retail focused stations.
Recent upgrades have improved accessibility, securing the station's future as a key component of the shopping complex's transport strategy while serving this major regional attraction on Tyneside.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from MetroCentre to York?
Open the ticket search and enter MetroCentre as your departure station and York as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between MetroCentre and York?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
Add your valid Railcard to the ticket search and check its restrictions before booking. Any available Railcard discount will be automatically reflected in your shopping cart.