The average train between Bristol and Gateshead takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 Bristol and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Gateshead station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Bristol to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Bristol to Gateshead train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Bristol and Gateshead is 395.5 km. The road distance is 474 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastle via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 56m.