The average bus between Gateshead and Blackburn takes 7h 20m and the fastest bus takes 5h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gateshead to Blackburn. 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 Gateshead and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gateshead to Blackburn? 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 Gateshead to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Blackburn station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Gateshead to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Gateshead to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Gateshead and Blackburn is 146.4 km. The road distance is 275 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 3h 50m.