The average bus between Falkirk and Gateshead takes 4h 55m and the fastest bus takes 4h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Falkirk 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 4 times a day between Falkirk and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Princes Street and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Gateshead station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Falkirk to Gateshead bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Weir Street station.
Falkirk to Gateshead bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Falkirk and Gateshead is 179.7 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a bus from Weir Street to John Dobson Street via Princes Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 27m.