The average train between Burnley and Gateshead takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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 Burnley to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Gateshead station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Burnley to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Burnley to Gateshead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Burnley and Gateshead is 136.7 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Newcastle via York in around 2h 32m.