least 2023. South Shields The ferry landing at South Shields was opened in July 1999, with construction commencing once there was sufficient room for redevelopment of the area, following the closure of Harton Low Staithes in July 1993. It served as a replacement for the previous landing which opened in 1898, and provides three berths as well as an indoor waiting room, and offices and break rooms for crew. Parts of the old ferry landing signage survives in storage at South Shields Museum. At South Shields Ferry Landing, it is a five minute walk to the recently reconstructed South Shields Interchange, which provides connections with bus and Metro. Ticketing As of April 2022, a single ticket is £2.10 and a day ticket is £3.40. Tickets are purchased from a conductor when boarding the ferry. As the Shields Ferry is operated by Nexus, who also operate the Tyne and Wear Metro, ticketing is integrated with the Metro network. A range of Metro tickets are valid on the Ferry, including all-zone Metro day, week, month and annual tickets, and Transfare tickets, which allow for one-way travel on the Shields Ferry and either a bus or Metro. Notes References External links Ferry transport in England Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive Crossings of the River Tyne North Shields Transport in South Shields