The average train between Basildon and Gateshead takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Basildon 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 Basildon and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Barking 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 train from Basildon to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Gateshead station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Basildon to Gateshead train services, operated by c2c, depart from King's Cross station.
Basildon to Gateshead train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Basildon to Gateshead train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Basildon and Gateshead is 401.4 km. The road distance is 472 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 41m.