TRAVEL
The 5th International Plagiarism Conference is taking place at the Sage Gateshead located on the River Tyne, which runs between Newcastle and Gateshead.
BY CAR
By road the city is reached by the A1 (M) from London in the South and Edinburgh in the North, the A69 from Carlisle and the M6 from the South-West and West.
The Sage Gateshead has its own car park with lift access situated directly behind the building. From 06.00-17.00 charges are £1.50 per hour, paid for on exit only. From 5pm there is a pre-pay discounted rate available at a fixed charge of £3.50 for the whole evening. Parking at the venue is restricted (Those wishing to book a parking space can do so by e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before 22nd June, and places will be allocated on an availability basis) Further car parking is available within two to fifteen minutes walking distance from The Sage Gateshead, in Gateshead and Newcastle centres please view this link for further details.
BY RAIL - FROM NEWCASTLE CENTRAL STATION
Newcastle Central Station, on the main east coast line, provides excellent rail links to London, Edinburgh and other cities throughout the UK. The station is approximately 20 minutes walk from the Sage or five minutes by Metro. Take the Metro one stop to Gateshead Interchange (a couple of minutes journey time) then either a ten minute walk to The Sage Gateshead or catch the yellow Quaylink Q1 bus. Pedestrian routes are clearly signed. Walk across the Tyne Bridge from Central Station (twenty minutes). Taxis are available from directly outside Newcastle Central Station (eight minutes).
BY AIR - FROM NEWCASTLE AIRPORT
Newcastle International Airport operates domestic services to major UK cities including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Aberdeen and Glasgow. The Sage Gateshead is a twenty-five minute drive from Newcastle International Airport. A direct Metro link is available from the airport to Gateshead Interchange (around 30 minutes); then follow pedestrian signs for The Sage Gateshead or catch the yellow Quaylink Q1 bus.