By plane
Newcastle International Airport is located about 8 miles north-west of Wallsend. Taxi fares to and from the airport normally cost around £15-20. The Tyne & Wear Metro network also connects the Airport to Wallsend, although this will require a change at Monument station.
By train
Wallsend is not served by the national rail network. The nearest mainline station is Newcastle's Central station, connect to the Edinburgh to London East Coast Main Line. Taxis will cost around £10 from the Central Station to Wallsend town centre. Alternatively, the Metro network also connects the two, but this will again require a change at Monument station.
By car
Wallsend's proximity to Newcastle means it is well served by England's road infrastructure. The A19 runs about 1.5 miles east of Wallsend, and is around 5 minutes by car from the north entrance of the Tyne Tunnel. Be aware, the Tyne Tunnel is a traffic hotspot 7am-10am and 3pm-6pm on working days, and major delays should be expected. Alternatively, the A1 can be used, turning off to head through Newcastle town centre onto the A1058 Coast Road signposted Tynemouth
By bus
National Express and Megabus both run coach services using Newcastle as a pick up point. These services connect Newcastle to other cities such as Edinburgh, Leeds and London.