The average bus between Bolton and Gateshead takes 5h 22m and the fastest bus takes 4h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton 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 Bolton and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Gateshead station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Bolton to Gateshead bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.
Bolton to Gateshead bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Book your Bolton to Gateshead bus tickets online with Bee Network and FlixBus.
The distance between Bolton and Gateshead is 162.5 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 48m.