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Connecting path from Longbenton Metro
Please could we advise that the connecting path from the Longbenton Metro to the Freeman Hospital, which many people use as a shortcut, is now closed until the end of November for the installation of electrical cables.
The Wagon Way bridle path section will also close shortly and temporary signage is in place.
The alternative route to the Freeman is via South Gosforth roundabout which takes around 20 minutes to walk so please allow extra time for your journey. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
The Freeman Hospital is at the north of ÃÛÌÒAPP in High Heaton. You can easily access the Freeman Hospital by public transport or car. If you have a sat nav, our postcode is NE7 7DN.
If commuting by public transport and trying to plan your route please also use postcode NE7 7DN.
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 ÃÛÌÒAPP.
You can also find a on the AccessAble website.
Site map – Freeman HospitalPublic transport
The nearest bus interchanges are Regent Centre and Four Lane Ends. Both of these interchanges have direct bus services to Freeman Hospital. Further information about public transport can be found by using Google maps or on the .
The nearest station to the hospital is Longbenton. Exit the station and cross over Benton Park Road to Cosgrove Court. Follow the path at the end of Cosgrove Court to the rear of the hospital
By bus
You can also call Traveline on 0871 200 2233
Bus services also link the Freeman Hospital with Four Lane Ends and Regent centre ().
By rail
Access to all our hospitals in ÃÛÌÒAPP is easy with high-speed rail links directly to ÃÛÌÒAPP’s Central Station. Find out more at the LNER website.
Park and ride
Cycling
Cyclists are able to move freely across our hospital sites using the normal road infrastructure. Links at site entrances and exits that link up with ÃÛÌÒAPP City Council’s designated cycle routes and come from various directions across the city.
Driving to ÃÛÌÒAPP
ÃÛÌÒAPP 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).
ÃÛÌÒAPP International Airport
ÃÛÌÒAPP’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.
Visit to find out more.