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nexus.org.uk/ferry /mynexus @My_Nexus Likefacebook.com/theshieldsferry us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Contents About this guide Tickets you can buy on the ferry This guide will help you choose the best ticket for your journey on the Shields Ferry and for Adult day tickets ...... 4 onward travel on other public transport. Many Money-saving tickets (regular users) ...... 5-6 tickets can be bought directly from the ferry operator as you board. Details of other tickets Tickets for combined which can be accepted, but are not available to public transport journeys ...... 7-9 buy on the ferry, are also listed. Child tickets ...... 10-12 Please be aware that payment for tickets bought on the ferry can be made by cash only. Concessionary tickets ...... 13-14 Selected tickets, which are available from North and South Shields TravelShops, can be paid for Group Travel ...... 15 by cash, credit or debit card. For information about travel tickets for Metro, Other tickets accepted bus and rail visit nexus.org.uk/tickets. on the Shields Ferry ...... 16

Useful information ...... 17-18 Pop … what you need to know Metro zone map ...... 19

Key In the near future all season tickets will be stored on a smartcard, a Pop card. This card Ferry Metro Bus R Rail will allow people to pay for public transport using a simple plastic card which will be ‘read’ * Pop card by new machines currently being installed 333 (smartcard) at Metro stations and on board the ferry. *see page 17 However, whilst most ferry tickets won’t require for details you to have a Pop card, the new 4 week FerrySaver will – see page 5 for further details about this ticket. For further information about Pop, visit nexus.org.uk/pop. For general information about the Shields Ferry, see ‘Useful information’ on pages All information and prices are correct as at 1 April 2013. 17-18. Prices may be subject to change at any time and without notice. 2 3 Tickets you can buy on the ferry

Adult day tickets Money-saving tickets (regular users)

Ferry single FerrySaver

Valid on 333 Valid on 333 This ticket is valid for one single journey on the The FerrySaver is valid for unlimited travel on the Shields Ferry and on bus service 333, on the day Shields Ferry and on bus service 333. You can of purchase. buy this for either 1 or 4 weeks’ travel. Save up to £6.55 a month when you switch from Price £1.50 buying a 1 week to a 4 week FerrySaver online. How to buy You can buy this ticket from the ferry operator as Price you board the ferry. On board Online 1 week FerrySaver £11.20 n/a

4 week FerrySaver* £42.50 £38.25

Ferry DaySaver *You must have a Pop card to buy this ticket. A separate leaflet about the 4 week FerrySaver is Valid on 333 available on board the ferry or from Nexus TravelShops at North and South Shields. It includes This ticket is valid for one day’s unlimited travel an application form for you to apply for your Pop on the Shields Ferry and on bus service 333, on card. the day of purchase. How to buy Price £2.50 You can buy the 1 and 4 week* FerrySaver from the ferry operator as you board the ferry. You can How to buy also buy the 4 week* FerrySaver from North and You can buy this ticket from the ferry operator as South Shields TravelShops. The best savings can be you board the ferry. made when you buy online at nexus.org.uk at the discounted price.

4 5 Tickets for combined public transport journeys

Ferry Carnet Transfares

Valid on 333 Valid on * R 333

The Carnet allows you to make 10 single A is a single ticket which allows you journeys - but you only pay for 8 - so it offers to travel on more than one type of transport great value for money. These tickets are flexible eg ferry and Metro as part of the same journey, which means you can use them to make and within your selected zones. To work out individual journeys on any day you choose. which zones you’ll need, ask the ferry operator They’re valid on the Shields Ferry and on bus when you board. service 333. Transfares are valid on the Shields Ferry, buses Price £12.00 (including bus service 333), Metro, and Northern Rail services between and . How to buy You must start the second part of your journey You can buy these from the ferry operator as you within 90 minutes of buying your ticket. board the ferry or from Nexus’ TravelShops at North and South Shields. Price One zone £2.60 Two zones £3.40 All zones £4.10

How to buy You can buy this ticket from the ferry operator as you board the ferry, from bus drivers or from any ticket machine at a Metro station.

6 7 Day Rover Metro DaySaver

Valid on R * 333 Valid on * R 333

The adult Day Rover is valid for one day’s The Metro DaySaver is valid for one day’s unlimited travel on all pulic transport within unlimited travel on Metro, the Shields Ferry, . For a full list of places you can Newcastle-Sunderland rail service and on bus travle to visit service 333. Only an All Zones ticket is valid on www.networkonetickets.co.uk/day-rover. the ferry. For guidance, refer to the zone map on the ticket machine at any Metro station. Price £6.80 Metro DaySavers are also available to buy for How to buy 1 and 2 zones but these are valid on Metro and You can buy this ticket from the ferry operator as Newcastle-Sunderland rail services only. you board the ferry, from bus drivers or from any ticket machine at a Metro station. *All Zones ticket only (eg Zones A+B+C of the Metro network), see page 19 *Sunderland to Blaydon rail line. Price £4.40

How to buy You can buy this ticket from the ferry operator as you board the ferry or from any ticket machine at a Metro station.

8 9 Child tickets

Under 5’s 5-16 years

Valid on 333 Valid on R 333

Children under 5 travel free on all public • Single ticket transport within Tyne and Wear. They must be This ticket is valid for one single journey on the accompanied by an adult. Shields Ferry and on bus service 333, on the day of purchase. It costs 60p. Children must be

able to prove they are under 16 years of age to buy this ticket, otherwise they may be charged the full adult fare. • Child All-day ticket Children under 16 can also buy a Child All-day ticket (CAT) for £1.10 if they have an Under 16 Pop Card. This will entitle them to one day’s unlimited travel on all public transport. For information about Under 16 Pop Cards and how to apply for one, visit nexus.org.uk.

• Child Transfares For information about Transfares see page 7. The child Transfare costs 90p.

How to buy You can buy any of the above child tickets from the ferry operator as you board the ferry.

10 11 Concessionary tickets

Metro Child DaySaver Concessionary travel

Valid on 333 Valid on

The Metro Child DaySaver is available to If you have a Tyne and Wear Concessionary children aged 15 or under. You may be asked for Travel Pass (CT pass), you can travel on the proof of age. It is valid for one day’s unlimited Shields Ferry after 9.30am Monday-Friday, travel on the Shields Ferry, Metro and on bus all day at weekends, on public holidays and service 333. throughout July and August for a concessionary Price £1.20 single fare.

How to buy Price 60p You can buy this ticket from the ferry operator as you board the ferry or from any ticket machine at a If you don’t have a Tyne and Wear CT pass, or Metro station. wish to travel before 9.30am, you must pay the full adult fare.

Junior Rover For full details about the Concessionary Travel Scheme, including times and validity, or how to * * Valid on R 333 apply for a pass visit nexus.org.uk. The Junior Rover is available to children aged 15 or under. You may be asked for proof of age. It is How to buy valid for one day’s unlimited travel on all public You can buy your concessionary fare from the ferry transport within Tyne and Wear. operator as you board the ferry.

Price £3.70 How to buy You can buy this ticket from the ferry operator as you board the ferry, from the bus driver or from any ticket machine at a Metro station. *most local bus services and Newcastle-Metrocentre/ Blaydon rail service only 12 13 Group Travel

Metro Gold Card Class and Youth Group Metro Pass

Valid on R Valid on 333

If you already have a Concessionary Travel Pass This ticket allows up to 40 children and up to you can buy a Metro Gold Card which will allow 10 accompanying adults to travel after 9.00am you to travel on Metro, the Shields Ferry and on the Shields Ferry and Metro. It is available to Northern Rail* for a whole year. The card costs schools, sixth forms and community youth £25.00 if you live in Tyne and Wear, or £35.00 if groups and it is advisable, for supervision you don’t. purposes, to have a ratio of one adult for every four children travelling. You can use this for unlimited travel from 9.30am Monday-Friday, all day at weekends, on public Price holidays and throughout July and August without Day Term Annual any restrictions. One pass £29.20 £88.50 £228.00 How to buy Two passes £46.30 £145.90 £404.00 To buy a Metro Gold Card simply take your Concessionary Travel Pass into any Nexus Note: prices will vary depending upon the number TravelShop. of passes you want to buy. For full details about this pass visit nexus.org.uk. *Newcastle-Sunderland rail line How to buy You will need to apply for this pass at least 14 days in advance. Download an application form online at nexus.org.uk or, for more details, speak to our Customer Services Team on 0191 20 20 747.

14 15 Other tickets accepted on the Useful information Shields Ferry

The following tickets will be accepted for travel Bus service 333 on the Shields Ferry. They are not available to This is a shuttle bus service which operates as a buy on board the ferry: link between North Shields ferry landing and North Shields Metro station. Journeys are free on • Network One Travel Ticket this service with any valid ferry ticket. • Network One Student Ticket • Explorer Safety and Accessibility • Metro Single* The Shields Ferry welcomes all passengers and is accessible for wheelchair and mobility scooter • MetroSaver* users as well as people with prams and pushchairs. • Metro Student Card* Staff are on board the ferry at all times and • Metro 16-18 Season Tickets* both North and South Shields ferry landings are covered by CCTV cameras. However, if you have For full details about these tickets, prices, validity any concerns about safety or accessibility please and how to buy, visit contact the Nexus Access Officer on nexus.org.uk/travel-information/tickets. 0191 203 3426 or by email [email protected].

* All Zones ticket only Lost Property (eg Zones A+B+C of the Metro network), see page 19 If you think you have lost something on the ferry speak to one of the ferry operators direct, otherwise contact our Customer Services Team on 0191 20 20 747.

Dogs on the ferry Dogs can travel for free. However, for reasons of health and safety, please ensure your dog is on a lead and is kept under control at all times.

16 17 The coast Tynemouth Sunderland Whitley Bay Whitley Stadium of Light South Shields Park Lane Park North Shields Seaburn St Peter’s Cullercoats Well Chichester Meadow Meadow University Monkseaton Sunderland City Centre Tyne Dock Bikes on the ferry Wear River East Boldon Millfield West Bikes can be carried on board free of charge. Main Percy Simonside Monkseaton River Pallion If a group of cyclists plan to use the ferry at the Bede Howdon same time (eg for a charity bike ride), around 16 Whins Brockley bikes can be accommodated at any one time. Jarrow Shiremoor South Hylton

Please notify the Ferry Manager in advance by Fellgate Hebburn telephoning 0191 454 8183. Hadrian Road Park The riding of bikes is not allowed on the ferry or ferry premises at any time. Northumberland Walkergate Heworth Palmersville General information Road Chillingham Felling For more information about the Shields Ferry visit Byker nexus.org.uk/ferry. Benton Stadium Gateshead Manors Gateshead Four Lane Ends Four Monument Haymarket Jesmond West Jesmond West Longbenton Ilford Road South Gosforth Central Station St James

Newcastle City Centre Newcastle Regent Centre Regent Road Wansbeck Fawdon Ferry (A+B+C tickets valid) (A+B+C tickets Ferry Park and Ride Park Main Bus Interchange Rail Interchange Park Kingston nexus.org.uk/metro Bank Foot Parkway Callerton Airport

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