Getting here
It's easy to get to Segedunum...
Please support our aim to be more environmentally sustainable by
walking, cycling or using public transport to visit us, if possible.
By Metro
Make your visit a great value day out by travelling to our venues by Metro. Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. Save on adult Metro fares too by using Pop Pay As You Go - prices are capped at £2 for single trips and £4 for all day travel.
Tyne and Wear Metro is our official Travel Partner
Segedunum is a three minute walk away from Wallsend Metro Station.
From Newcastle city centre, take the Metro from Monument or St. James to the coast via Wallsend.
Plan your journey in advance and track your Metro train in real time with the Pop app. Search 'Nexus Pop' on Google Play or the App Store.
By rail
Mainline rail connections to Newcastle upon Tyne arrive at Central Station from there you can get the Tyne & Wear Metro to Wallsend Metro Station, a short walk from Segedunum Roman Fort.
Lumo is our national travel partner. Lumo is committed to providing sustainable train journeys - its trains are electric powered and 25 times cleaner than flying.
Buy train tickets from London, Edinburgh or Stevenage to Newcastle from Lumo.
More information about Northern Rail train services to Newcastle Central Station.
By bus
From Newcastle city centre, take the Stagecoach service 22 (stops on Clayton Street, Grainger Street and Market Street) to Wallsend Metro Station. It is then a three minute walk to Segedunum.
The nearest bus station is on Wooley Street next to the Metro station. Five minutes walk from the museum.
See the Stagecoach 22 timetable.
For more information on public transport telephone the NEXUS traveline on 0871 200 2233.
The NE Mayor has negotiated free travel for kids on buses but only during the summer holidays: 20 July - 1 September 2024.
More info at https://www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/kidsgofree
Young adults aged 21 or under can go by bus for just £1 per single journey or £3 for a day ticket for unlimited travel on bus, ferry and metro
Offers apply across Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and Durham. T&Cs apply.
By car
Segedunum is based on Buddle Street in Wallsend and accessible from Newcastle city centre via the A1058 Coast Road or the A193/A187.
The postcode for your sat nav is NE28 6HR.
There is free car parking available at the venue.
Please be aware that major roadworks are currently being carried out on Buddle Street. We would advise that you allow extra time if travelling to Segedunum by car.
