Access Guide
Introduction (Route Summary)
- Related link Newcastle Central Station.
- Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/newcastle-city-council/newcastle-central-station
- Related link The Dental Hospital.
- Https://www.disabledgo.com/organisations/the-newcastle-upon-tyne-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/the-dental-hospital
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- This route plan takes you from Newcastle Central Station to The Dental Hospital main entrance.
- There are two transport options in this guide.
- Route 1 is by bus, Route 2 is by Metro.
- Both routes merge at Haymarket Bus Station.
Route 1 By Bus - Haymarket St Mary's Place to Haymarket Bus Station
- This section of the route is approximately 139m.
- After exiting the bus at Haymarket St Mary's Place turn right.
- Proceed along St Mary's Place.
- There are railings along the right hand side of the pavement.
- The surface of the pavement is concrete tiles.
- Continue onto the pedestrianised area of Northumberland Street and proceed past Haymarket Metro Station on the left.
- Turn right and proceed along the side of Haymarket Metro Station, along the B1307.
- Bear slightly left and continue to the access road for the shops and services located on the left.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving at the crossing point.
- Traffic comes from both directions.
- The access road is quiet.
- Continue along the B1307 passing The Junction on the left.
- Haymarket Bus Station is immediately ahead.
Route 2 By Metro - Newcastle Central Station to Haymarket Metro Station
- Newcastle Central Station is located above Central Metro Station.
- Proceed to Platform 2 of the Metro Station and take the Yellow Line train towards The Coast, or the Green Line train towards Airport.
- Exit the Metro at Haymarket Station, taking the exit towards Newcastle University and Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI).
- Proceed towards the pedestrian controlled crossing on the B1307.
Route 2 By Metro - Haymarket Metro Station to Haymarket Bus Station
- Exit the Haymarket Metro Station towards Newcastle University and Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI).
- Proceed along the B1307 to the access road for the shops and services located on the left.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving at the crossing point.
- Traffic comes from both directions.
- The access road is quiet.
- Continue along the B1307 passing The Junction on the left.
- Haymarket Bus Station is immediately ahead.
Haymarket Bus Station to Richardson Road
- Take the number 47 bus from Stand X, the first stand as you enter the bus station, towards Fenham to Richardson Road - Esther Campbell Court.
Cross Richardson Road
- After exiting the bus turn left.
- Proceed along Richardson Road for approximately 33m to the pedestrian crossing.
- The crossing point is pedestrian controlled.
- There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving at the crossing.
- The road is busy.
- The surface of the crossing is tarmac.
- The height of the button for the controls is 111cm.
Richardson Road to The Dental Hospital
- This section of the route is approximately 125m.
- After crossing the road turn right and proceed to the access road for The Dental Hospital.
- There are bollards on the route.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 120cm.
- The crossing point at the access road has dropped kerbs with tactile paving.
- The surface of the crossing is tarmac.
- The access road may be busy during peak times.
- Turn left.
- There is an easy downhill gradient and the pathway becomes concrete tiles.
- Continue along the pathway to the car parking area at the front of The Dental Hospital.
- Continue past the cycle sheds and take a slight right to the main entrance of The Dental Hospital.