The average train between Chelmsford and Gateshead takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Gateshead station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Chelmsford to Gateshead train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Gateshead train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Chelmsford to Gateshead train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Overground and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Gateshead is 384.2 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Newcastle via Stratford (London), Highbury & Islington, Highbury & Islington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 46m.