The average train between Ely and Gateshead takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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 Ely and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Gateshead station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Ely to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Ely to Gateshead train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Gateshead is 310.2 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Newcastle via Peterborough in around 3h 21m.