The average bus between Gateshead and Stafford takes 9h 11m and the fastest bus takes 7h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gateshead to Stafford. 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 Gateshead and Stafford. 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 Stafford at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gateshead to Stafford? 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 Stafford. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Stafford station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
Gateshead to Stafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Gateshead to Stafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Gateshead and Stafford is 242.2 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Railway Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Stoke-on-Trent, and bus station in around 7h 37m.