The average train between Accrington and Gateshead takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington 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.
Trains run hourly between Accrington and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Accrington 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 train from Accrington to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Accrington station and arriving at Gateshead station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Accrington to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.
Accrington to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Accrington to Gateshead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Accrington and Gateshead is 143 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Accrington to Newcastle via York in around 2h 43m.