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Throckley Bank Top
Town centreThe elevated residential area at the top of Throckley with views across the Tyne valley.
💡Specify Bank Top or the lower village when booking — our drivers know both.
Taxis in Throckley — Serving Newcastle's Western Edge
Looking for a reliable taxi in Throckley? Local Taxis is Throckley'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 Newburn, Lemington, Newcastle and Blaydon
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Our standard ride. Up to 4 passengers, 3 bags. Air conditioned, phone charging, and a clean interior every time.
Why Choose Local Taxis in Throckley?
Throckley is a residential area perched on the western edge of Newcastle, close to Heddon-on-the-Wall and the start of the Hadrian’s Wall corridor. The A69 dual carriageway runs just to the south, making it well positioned for travel west towards Hexham and Carlisle, or east into Newcastle.
But being on the outskirts means Throckley often gets overlooked by Newcastle-based taxi firms — longer wait times, reluctant drivers, and sometimes outright refusals. We’re different. Our Blaydon base is a straight run across the river or along the A69, putting us on Throckley’s doorstep in minutes.
Getting around the west end of Newcastle — Throckley Bank Top, Newburn, Lemington, or into the city centre. We handle all the day-to-day runs, short or long.
Newcastle Airport is about 10 minutes from Throckley along the A69 and B6918. One of the shorter airport runs on our patch. From £23.
Freeman Hospital from £19, RVI from £16, QE Hospital from £15. We’ll get you to the right department entrance and can arrange return pickups.
Heading to Heddon-on-the-Wall, the Hadrian’s Wall Path, or the pubs in Wylam? Throckley is the gateway and we’ll get you there.
Where can I get a taxi to from Throckley?
The destinations Throckley passengers book most — with pickup tips you won't find on Google Maps.
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Heddon-on-the-Wall
5 minHistoric village on the Hadrian’s Wall Path — a popular walking destination and home to some excellent pubs.
💡Drop-off on the main street in Heddon. About 5 minutes from Throckley.
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Newburn Riverside
5 minThe Tyne riverside leisure area just east of Throckley — popular for cycling and walking.
💡Main car park and leisure centre at Newburn Riverside — 5 minutes from Throckley.
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A69 / A1 Junction
2 minThe key road junction that makes Throckley well connected to Newcastle, Hexham, and the motorway network.
💡Good landmark to mention when booking if you’re near the A69 roundabout.
How much is a taxi from Throckley?
Approximate fares from Throckley 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 |
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| Throckley → Newcastle City Centrevia A69 / Scotswood Road | 7 miles | 10 min | from £20Book → |
| Throckley → MetroCentrevia Newburn Bridge / A1 | 5 miles | 10 min | from £15Book → |
| Throckley → Freeman Hospitalvia A69 / A6127 | 9 miles | 15 min | from £25Book → |
| Throckley → Queen Elizabeth Hospitalvia A1 / Sheriff Highway | 8 miles | 10 min | from £23Book → |
| Throckley → Heddon-on-the-Wallvia Military Road | 3 miles | 10 min | from £10Book → |
Approximate fares from Throckley town centre. For an estimated fare, book via the app, use the app, or call 0191 462 0060.
✈️ See airport transfer fares →How do I get around Throckley?
Throckley 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.”
Train Stations near Throckley
Throckley is served by 2 stations on the Tyne Valley Line, connecting you to Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central and beyond. The main station is Wylam Station.
Need to catch a train? We'll get you to the platform on time — skip the parking fees.
| Station | Line | Key Destinations |
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| Wylam Station | Tyne Valley Line | Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central |
| Blaydon Station | Tyne Valley Line | Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle Central |
Bus Routes from Throckley
Throckley is served by 2 bus routes, connecting to Newcastle via A69, Hexham via A69. Services run regularly on weekdays but frequencies drop in the evenings and on Sundays.
| Route | From → To | Weekday | Sunday | Last Bus |
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| X84 Go North East | Throckley → Newcastle via A69 | Hourly | Reduced frequency at weekends | ~22:00 |
| X85 Go North East | Throckley → Hexham via A69 | Hourly | Reduced frequency at weekends | ~21:30 |
Timetables verified March 2026 via bustimes.org and operator websites. Frequencies are approximate and may vary by time of day.
About Local TaxisHow we support local drivers in Throckley▼
Supporting Local Business
Every Local Taxis booking supports a local driver and their family right here in Throckley. 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.
How do I book?
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.
Got questions?
What are the most common taxi questions in Throckley?
Fares, routes, and everything you need to know about booking a taxi in Throckley.
Our Blaydon base is just a few minutes away across the river. Most Throckley pickups are within 10–15 minutes, often faster.
Newcastle Airport is about 6 miles from Throckley from £23. South to the A69 then along the B6918. One of the quickest airport runs on our patch.
Yes — Freeman Hospital from £19, RVI from £16, QE Hospital from £15. We’ll get you to the right department entrance and can arrange return pickups.
Throckley is on the western fringe of Newcastle and some city-centre firms consider it too far out. We’re based in Blaydon — just across the river — so Throckley is squarely on our patch.
The X84/X85 runs along the A69 between Newcastle and Hexham, but evening services are limited and it doesn’t reach every part of Throckley. A taxi is more reliable for late-night and early-morning runs.
Yes — Heddon is about 3 miles west along the Military Road, a 5-minute run. From £6. Great for the Hadrian’s Wall Path and the pubs.
Yes — we cover every road in Throckley, including Bank Top and the lower village. Just give your address when you book.
Why Local Taxis in Throckley?
Most Newcastle taxi firms treat Throckley as too far out. We don’t — our Blaydon base puts us just minutes from your door via the A69 or Newburn Bridge.
All fares are fixed. You see the price before you travel — no surge pricing, no surge pricing, no nasty surprises. Newcastle Airport is one of the quickest airport runs from Throckley at around 10 minutes.
Book via the app, online, or by phone. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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