The average train between Inverness and Gateshead takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 every 4 hours between Inverness and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Gateshead station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Inverness to Gateshead train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Gateshead train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Inverness to Gateshead train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Inverness and Gateshead is 323.4 km. The road distance is 496 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Newcastle via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 57m.