The average bus between Sheffield and Gateshead takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 10:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Gateshead station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Sheffield to Gateshead bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Sheffield to Gateshead bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Book your Sheffield to Gateshead bus tickets online with First South Yorkshire and FlixBus.
The distance between Sheffield and Gateshead is 175.8 km. The road distance is 206 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m.