The average train between Leicester and Gateshead takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Gateshead station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Leicester to Gateshead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Gateshead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Leicester to Gateshead train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Leicester and Gateshead is 260.2 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Newcastle via Sheffield in around 3h 33m.