The average bus between Doncaster and Gateshead takes 5h 1m and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Doncaster 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 Doncaster and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 9:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Gateshead station via Meadowhall Interchange/A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Doncaster to Gateshead bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Cleveland Street/St James Street station.
Doncaster to Gateshead bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Doncaster and Gateshead is 162.9 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to John Dobson Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 4h 15m.