Looking for a reliable taxi in Sunniside? Local Taxis is Sunniside'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 Whickham, Burnopfield, Lobley Hill and Blaydon
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.
Sunniside is a residential village perched between Whickham and Burnopfield, south of the Tyne. It’s a popular spot for families — quiet streets, good schools nearby, and easy access to the A1 for commuting into Newcastle or Gateshead. The village sits on higher ground with views across the valley, and while it has a handful of local amenities, most residents head to Whickham or the MetroCentre for shopping.
Day-to-day runs around Sunniside and the surrounding area. Whickham shops, Lobley Hill, Team Valley — we’re close by and ready to go.
Newcastle Airport is a straight shot from Sunniside — roughly 20 minutes depending on traffic. Competitive fares from £23, pre-bookable for any time of day or night.
Getting to hospital appointments shouldn’t be stressful. QE Hospital from £15, RVI from £16, Freeman from £19. We can wait and bring you home too.
Sunniside’s A1 access makes it popular with commuters, but sometimes the car’s in the garage or parking’s a nightmare. We do regular runs to Team Valley, Newcastle, and Gateshead for work.
The destinations Sunniside passengers book most — with pickup tips you won't find on Google Maps.
The open space at the heart of the village, surrounded by residential streets and giving Sunniside its traditional village character.
The village primary school serving Sunniside and the surrounding area — a regular pickup and drop-off point for families.
The nearest shopping street with a Co-op, independent shops, cafes, and takeaways — just a short hop down the hill.
The spectacular Georgian landscape garden in the Derwent valley, a few miles south — a popular day trip destination for Sunniside residents.
Approximate fares from Sunniside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunniside → Newcastle City Centrevia A1 / A695 | 7 miles | 10 min | from £20Book → |
| Sunniside → MetroCentrevia B6314 / A694 | 4 miles | 10 min | from £13Book → |
| Sunniside → Whickhamvia Local road | 2 miles | 10 min | from £8Book → |
| Sunniside → Queen Elizabeth Hospitalvia Sheriff Highway | 4 miles | 10 min | from £13Book → |
| Sunniside → Team Valleyvia A1 | 4 miles | 10 min | from £13Book → |
Approximate fares from Sunniside town centre. For an estimated fare, book via the app, use the app, or call 0191 462 0060.
✈️ See airport transfer fares →Sunniside 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.”
Sunniside is served by 2 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 |
Sunniside is served by 2 bus routes, connecting to Gateshead via Whickham, Gateshead via Burnopfield. Services run regularly on weekdays but frequencies drop in the evenings and on Sundays.
| Route | From → To | Weekday | Sunday | Last Bus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Go North East | Sunniside → Gateshead via Whickham | Every 30-60 min | Reduced weekend service | Check timetable |
| 78 Go North East | Sunniside → Gateshead via Burnopfield | Hourly | Reduced or no Sunday 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 Sunniside. 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 Sunniside.
Sunniside sits on the ridge between Whickham and Burnopfield, with our Blaydon base just 5 minutes away. Quick pickups, competitive fares, drivers who know the roads.
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