Because the ferry is operated by Nexus, who also operate the Tyne and Wear Metro, ticketing is integrated with the Metro ticketing system.
Many Metro tickets are valid on the Ferry.
New style Transfare tickets can be purchased allowing one-way travel on Shields Ferry and either a bus or Metro.
Tickets are purchased when boarding the ferry.
Because the ferry is operated by Nexus, who also operate the Tyne and Wear Metro, ticketing is integrated with the Metro ticketing system. Many Metro tickets are valid on the Ferry. New style Transfare tickets can be purchased allowing one-way travel on Shields Ferry and either a bus or Metro. Tickets are purchased when boarding the ferry.
Shields Ferry