The average train between Coventry and Gateshead takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Coventry 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 Coventry and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Coventry is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Coventry station and arriving at Gateshead station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Coventry to Gateshead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Coventry to Gateshead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Coventry to Gateshead train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Coventry and Gateshead is 284.2 km. The road distance is 361 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 2h 59m.