Looking for a reliable taxi in Newburn? Local Taxis is Newburn'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, Lemington, Throckley and Newcastle
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.
Newburn is a village on the north bank of the Tyne in west Newcastle, with a history stretching back centuries — the Battle of Newburn Ford in 1640 was fought right here. These days it’s a residential area known for Newburn Country Park, the Tyne Riverside Path, and its position as a gateway between Newcastle’s western suburbs and the open countryside beyond.
School runs, GP appointments, quick trips to Newburn Leisure Centre or the shops — we cover all the day-to-day stuff. Short hops around the village and longer runs into Newcastle.
Newcastle Airport is about 15 minutes from Newburn along the A69 and A696. From £23.
Freeman Hospital from £19, RVI from £16, QE Hospital from £15. We’ll get you there on time, every time.
Heading to Newburn Country Park or picking up from the Boathouse pub? We collect from anywhere along the riverside. Handy for walkers finishing the Tyne path.
The destinations Newburn passengers book most — with pickup tips you won't find on Google Maps.
A popular riverside park on the north bank of the Tyne, with walks, cycling routes, and views across to the south bank. A community green space for west Newcastle.
The riverside pub at Newburn, popular with walkers and cyclists finishing the Tyne valley trail. A well-known local landmark.
The local leisure centre on Station Road, serving Newburn and the surrounding west Newcastle area.
The road bridge over the Tyne connecting Newburn to Blaydon on the south bank — and to our taxi headquarters just metres away.
Approximate fares from Newburn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn → Newcastle City Centrevia A6085 / Scotswood Road | 6 miles | 10 min | from £18Book → |
| Newburn → Blaydonvia Newburn Bridge | 2 miles | 10 min | from £8Book → |
| Newburn → MetroCentrevia Newburn Bridge / A694 | 3 miles | 10 min | from £10Book → |
| Newburn → Queen Elizabeth Hospitalvia Scotswood Road / A1 | 7 miles | 10 min | from £20Book → |
| Newburn → Freeman Hospitalvia A69 / A189 | 8 miles | 10 min | from £23Book → |
Approximate fares from Newburn town centre. For an estimated fare, book via the app, use the app, or call 0191 462 0060.
✈️ See airport transfer fares →Newburn has 2 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.”
Newburn is served by 2 stations on the Tyne Valley Line, connecting you to Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central and beyond. The main station is Blaydon Station.
Need to catch a train? We'll get you to the platform on time — skip the parking fees.
| Station | Line | Key Destinations |
|---|---|---|
| Blaydon Station | Tyne Valley Line | Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central |
| Wylam Station | Tyne Valley Line | Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central |
Newburn is served by 2 bus routes, connecting to Newcastle City Centre via Scotswood, Newcastle via Lemington. Services run regularly on weekdays but frequencies drop in the evenings and on Sundays.
| Route | From → To | Weekday | Sunday | Last Bus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Go North East | Newburn → Newcastle City Centre via Scotswood | Every 30 min | Reduced weekend service | Check timetable |
| 73 Go North East | Newburn → Newcastle via Lemington | 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 Newburn. 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 Newburn.
Our base in Blaydon is literally across the river. Cross the bridge and we're there — which means Newburn pickups are some of the fastest we do.
All fares are fixed. You see the price before you travel, no surge pricing.
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