The average bus between Luton and Gateshead takes 8h and the fastest bus takes 6h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Luton 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 5 times a day between Luton and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Luton to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Gateshead station via Newcastle Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Luton to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Luton to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newcastle Coach Station.
Book your Luton to Gateshead bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Luton and Gateshead is 351.6 km. The road distance is 407 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Newcastle Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 5h 15m.