The average bus between Barnsley and Gateshead takes 5h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 32m. 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 3 times a day between Barnsley and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 10:11 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 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Gateshead station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Barnsley to Gateshead bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Barnsley to Gateshead bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Barnsley and Gateshead is 157.2 km. The road distance is 216 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m.