Need to knowWhat you need to know to buy tickets for the new Northumberland Park stationThe Northumberland Line connects the northern region to Tyneside and beyondThe new station opened with crowds gathered around (Image: ChronicleLive)What you need to know to buy tickets for the new Northumberland Park stationAs the newest station opening on the Northumberland Line sees the first trains today in North Tyneside, many people have questions as to how you buy tickets for the service. As the station is functioning as an interchange between the Northumberland Line and the Northumberland Park Metro station directly across from it, new payment methods mean you can use your POP card on the train and Metro. Fares for the Northumberland Line will be integrated with the Tyne and Wear Metro network, which means Northumberland Park will fall within the existing Zone B. The fares for the station are a steep discount to Metro fares for getting to Central Station, and cut the journey time in half. Rail fares for adults will start at £1.70 from Northumberland Park to Newcastle or £2.10 for an off peak single between Northumberland Park and Ashington.

Source: Daily Mirror February 23, 2026 10:47 UTC