The average bus between Barnsley and Gateshead takes 4h 22m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barnsley to Gateshead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Barnsley and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Gateshead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Gateshead station via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Barnsley to Gateshead bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Barnsley to Gateshead bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
The distance between Barnsley and Gateshead is 157.2 km. The road distance is 216 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 2h 55m.