The average train between St Helens and Gateshead takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 17m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from St Helens to Gateshead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Gateshead station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
St Helens to Gateshead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lea Green station.
St Helens to Gateshead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your St Helens to Gateshead train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between St Helens and Gateshead is 183.5 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Lea Green to Newcastle via Leeds in around 3h 5m.