The average bus between Rugby and Gateshead takes 8h 5m and the fastest bus takes 6h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 Rugby and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 52m • 2 changes


7h 47m • 2 changes


6h 42m • 2 changes
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9h 47m • 2 changes


6h 52m • 2 changes


7h 47m • 2 changes


6h 42m • 2 changes
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9h 47m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Gateshead station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Rugby to Gateshead bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Asda station.
Rugby to Gateshead bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Rugby and Gateshead is 289 km. The road distance is 378 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.