The average bus between Stafford and Gateshead takes 9h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stafford 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 Stafford and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Stoke-on-Trent and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stafford to Gateshead? 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 Stafford to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Gateshead station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Stafford to Gateshead bus services, operated by First Potteries, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stafford to Gateshead bus services, operated by First Potteries, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
The distance between Stafford and Gateshead is 242.2 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a bus from Gatehouse Theatre to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne via Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 27m.