Looking for a reliable taxi in Dunston? Local Taxis is Dunston's trusted 24/7 private hire service, covering all of Tyne and Wear and every major UK airport. Book instantly through our app with competitive fares, no surge charges, and real-time driver tracking.
We also cover Blaydon, Gateshead, Team Valley and Lobley Hill
and 20+ areas across Tyne and Wear
Our standard ride. Up to 4 passengers, 3 bags. Air conditioned, phone charging, and a clean interior every time.
Dunston sits between Gateshead town centre and the MetroCentre, straddling the south bank of the Tyne. It’s an area with a bit of everything — residential streets, industrial heritage, and some of the best transport links in Gateshead.
Short hops to the MetroCentre, Team Valley, Gateshead, or across to Newcastle. Dunston’s central location means most local journeys are quick and affordable.
Newcastle Airport is around 15–20 minutes from Dunston. Pre-book and we’ll pick you up at whatever time you need — no chasing taxis at the last minute. Competitive fares from £23.
QE Hospital is practically next door from Dunston — from £15. RVI from £16, Freeman from £19. We handle regular hospital appointments and can wait to bring you home.
Team Valley is on Dunston’s doorstep, but we also run commuters into Newcastle city centre, Gateshead Quays, and beyond. Reliable, on-time, every day.
The destinations Dunston passengers book most — with pickup tips you won't find on Google Maps.
A massive Grade II listed timber structure on the Tyne — once the largest wooden structure in Europe, built for loading coal onto ships. A monument to the area's industrial past.
One of Europe's largest indoor shopping and leisure centres, right on Dunston's western edge — 300+ stores, cinema, restaurants, and bowling.
One of the region's biggest employment and retail parks, immediately south of Dunston. Home to Costco, major retailers, and hundreds of businesses.
The focal point of community life in Dunston, hosting events and activities throughout the year.
Approximate fares from Dunston town centre to popular destinations. Prices shown are a guide for a standard saloon (up to 4 passengers). Enter your journey in the app for an estimated fare. No surge pricing.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunston → Newcastle City Centrevia A694 / Tyne Bridge | 4 miles | 10 min | from £13Book → |
| Dunston → Gateshead Town Centrevia A1 / A184 | 2 miles | 10 min | from £8Book → |
| Dunston → MetroCentrevia A694 | 2 miles | 10 min | from £8Book → |
| Dunston → Queen Elizabeth Hospitalvia Sheriff Highway | 3 miles | 10 min | from £10Book → |
| Dunston → Freeman Hospitalvia A692 / A6127 | 9 miles | 15 min | from £25Book → |
Approximate fares from Dunston town centre. For an estimated fare, book via the app, use the app, or call 0191 462 0060.
✈️ See airport transfer fares →Dunston has 3 train stations and 2 bus routes connecting to the wider area. But there's a big difference between “a bus exists” and “a bus that gets you where you need to be, when you need to be there.”
Dunston is served by 3 stations on the Tyne Valley Line, connecting you to Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central and beyond. The main station is Dunston Station.
Need to catch a train? We'll get you to the platform on time — skip the parking fees.
| Station | Line | Key Destinations |
|---|---|---|
| Dunston Station | Tyne Valley Line | Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central |
| Metrocentre Station | Tyne Valley Line | Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central |
| Newcastle Station | East Coast Main Line, Tyne Valley Line, Durham Coast Line | Carlisle, Newcastle Central, Sunderland, Hartlepool, York, Durham |
Dunston is served by 2 bus routes, connecting to Gateshead via MetroCentre, Newcastle via Teams. Services run regularly on weekdays but frequencies drop in the evenings and on Sundays.
| Route | From → To | Weekday | Sunday | Last Bus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Go North East | Dunston → Gateshead via MetroCentre, Teams | Every 30 min | Separate weekend timetable | Check timetable |
| 58 Go North East | Dunston → Newcastle via Teams | Every 30 min | Reduced weekend service | Check timetable |
Timetables verified March 2026 via bustimes.org and operator websites. Frequencies are approximate and may vary by time of day.
Every Local Taxis booking supports a local driver and their family right here in Dunston. Our drivers live in the communities they serve. They know the backroads, the shortcuts, and which streets flood when it rains. When you choose Local Taxis over a national app or a bus company headquartered 200 miles away, that money stays in Tyne and Wear.
If you've ever used one of the big ride-hailing apps, your driver has probably asked how much you paid. Those faceless algorithms take an ever-growing cut — sometimes 40% or more — while offering no real customer support, no local phone number, and no accountability when things go wrong.
With Local Taxis, your driver keeps a fair share. If there's a problem, you speak to a real person — not a chatbot, not a ticket queue. We're a Tyne and Wear business built by people who live here, for people who live here.
You can only book through our app, but we're always here if you need us. Call us on 0191 462 0060, email info@localgrp.uk, or message us through the app.
Book by app, online, or phone — whichever works best for you. The app gives you an instant estimated fares and live driver tracking, but you can always call us too. We're here 24/7.
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Fares, routes, and everything you need to know about booking a taxi in Dunston.
Dunston sits right between Gateshead, the MetroCentre, and Team Valley — and our Blaydon base is barely 5 minutes away. Fast pickups, every time.
All fares are fixed. You see the price before you travel, no surge pricing.
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