How to find us

The Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) is in the heart of Newcastle’s city centre. You can get to the RVI by public transport or car. If you have a sat nav, the postcode for the hospital is NE1 4LP.

Below is a map to help with directions, and links to websites with helpful information on local public transport and other ways of getting to the Royal Victoria Infirmary.

Public transport

Metro

Haymarket Metro station is only a short walk away from the RVI and you can plan your journey on their website. You can walk to the hospital from the Central Station of use the Metro to reach Haymarket.

By rail

Access to the RVI is easy with high-speed rail links directly to Newcastle’s Central station find out more information on times and fares.

By bus

The nearest bus station is Haymarket. Further information about public transport can be found using Google maps or on the Nexus website.

Cycling

Cycles are able to move freely across the hospital sites. There are links at site entrances and exits that link up with Newcastle City Councils designated cycle routes and come from various directions across the city.

Park and ride

There are Park and Ride options are available. There is a range of council operated and private car parks a short distance away from the hospital.

Driving to Newcastle

Newcastle is easily accessible if you are driving or prefer to travel by coach with major road routes straight to the centre from both the north (A1) and south (A1M) and from the west (A69).

Fly direct to Newcastle International Airport

Newcastle’s International Airport is just 20 minutes away from the city centre which is easily accessible by the local Metro system, car or taxi.  Direct flights are available in less than an hour from many parts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

There are a number of daily connections with many major cities in Europe.

Find out more about direct flights to Newcastle International Airport.