The average bus between Basildon and Gateshead takes 10h 15m and the fastest bus takes 9h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basildon 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 Basildon and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 3:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basildon 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 Basildon to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Gateshead station via London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Basildon to Gateshead bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Gateshead bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Basildon and Gateshead is 401.4 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to John Dobson Street via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 9h 10m.