Ferry

Shields Ferry timetable

The ferry service operates a regular 30 minute frequency from both sides of the river.  The crossing between North and South Shields takes about seven minutes. 

Frequency guides

South Shields to North Shields
Days First crossings Then these times every hour Until last crossings
Monday to Wednesday 06:45, 07:15 15, 45 19:15, 19:45
Thursday to Saturday 06:45, 07:15 15, 45 22:15, 22:40
Sunday 10:15, 10:45 15, 45 17:15, 17:45

 

North Shields to South Shields
Days First crossings Then these times every hour Until last crossings
Monday to Wednesday 07:00, 07:30 00, 30 19:30, 20:00
Thursday to Saturday 07:00, 07:30 00, 30 22:30, 22:50
Sunday 10:30, 11:00 00, 30 17:30, 18:00
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