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The Shields Ferry
The ferry, run by Nexus, links South Shields and North Shields across the mouth of the Tyne. The crossing takes about 7 minutes and boats run every 30 minutes. (Travel North East (Nexus): Shields Ferry timetable; checked 3 Nov 2026)
First and last boats from South Shields
| Day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Wednesday | 06:45 | 19:45 |
| Thursday to Saturday | 06:45 | 22:40 |
| Sunday | 10:15 | 17:45 |
From South Shields: quarter past and quarter to the hour. From North Shields: on the hour and half past. (Travel North East (Nexus): Shields Ferry timetable; checked 3 Nov 2026)
Still being confirmed: Ferry fares and the landing in South Shields: Check Travel North East (Nexus): Shields Ferry timetable.
Still being confirmed: Christmas and bank holiday times for 2026: Check Travel North East (Nexus): Shields Ferry timetable.
Great North Run day
On race day the ferry runs extra boats. The 2026 hours are on the GNR spectator guide. The 2027 times are not published yet.
Sources for this page
- Travel North East (Nexus): Shields Ferry timetable, checked 3 Nov 2026