Go North East Bus 327 from Newcastle Central Station to DFDS Ferry Terminal

Go North East Bus Service 327 is a dedicated shuttle from Newcastle Central Station to DFDS Ferry Terminal for the DFDS Newcastle to Ijmuiden (Amsterdam) ferry. Following lunch at Newcastle after alighting from the Lumo 1E84 from Edinburgh Waverley, it’s time to catch Go North East Bus 327 onwards to the DFDS Ferry Terminal at North Shields Port of Tyne.

Newcastle Central Station

The façade of Newcastle Central Station.

Newcastle Bewick Street ‘Stop N’ (opposite Newcastle Central Station)

From Newcastle Central Station, Go North East Bus Service 327 departs from Newcastle Bewick Street ‘Stop N’. Newcastle Bewick Street ‘Stop N’ is located opposite Newcastle Central Station via the junction beside St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Go North East Bus Service 327

My Go North East Bus Service 327 standing by at Newcastle Bewick Street ‘Stop N’.

Go North East Bus Service 327 departs from Newcastle Bewick Street ‘Stop N’ at 2.45pm and 3.45pm as stated on the printed service information at the bus stop.

The live departure information screen, however, showed a single departure of 3pm. This turned out to be incorrect.

The 3.45pm bus was standing by behind to move up once my 2.45pm bus departs.

My ticket for the Go North East Bus 327 from Newcastle Central Station to DFDS Ferry Terminal. A special (read: high) fare applies for the Go North East Bus 327 with a flat fare of £6. Payment can be made by contactless bank card through the driver.

A wheelchair space is available on board this bus on the lower deck.

Ample luggage racks are also available on the lower deck to cater for ferry passengers.

I headed up to the upper deck where a lot more seats were available.

My Go North East Bus Service 327 departed from Newcastle Bewick Street ‘Stop N’ at 2.48pm – 3 minutes delayed.

Turning right at Newcastle Central Station.

Looping around St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Passing by Royal Station Hotel Newcastle.

Go North East Bus Service 327 is an almost-non-stop bus route from Newcastle Central Station to DFDS Ferry Terminal at North Shields.

Passing under the East Coast Main Line at Wills Mews.

Heading down Coast Road at Silverlink Interchange.

Heading around Silverlink Interchange with road signs pointing to North Shields.

Passing by Howdon Satellite Depot for the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Entering the Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal.

The MS Princess Seaways is in sight on approach to the DFDS Ferry Terminal.

The Go North East Bus Service 327 does not go to the us park, but stops in front of the DFDS Ferry Terminal itself.

DFDS Ferry Terminal

Arriving at DFDS Ferry Terminal.

My Go North East Bus Service 327 arrived at DFDS Ferry Terminal on time at 3.10pm.

Conclusion

Go North East Bus Service 327 is designed to connect with the DFDS Newcastle to Ijmuiden (Amsterdam) ferry from Newcastle Central Station. While there are only 2 departures a day, buses match the departure of the DFDS Newcastle to Ijmuiden (Amsterdam) ferry, acting as the relay service from the city centre to the ferry. The £6 fare is a bit on the high side, but the Go North East Bus Service 327 is the only available public transport option directly serving DFDS Ferry Terminal at Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal.