There are 3 ways to get from Barnsley to Gateshead by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain Nottingham - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 20m£37–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Ukx010 / ...
4h 14m£16–25Drive 115 mi
- Drive from Barnsley to Gatesheadcar 115 mi
1h 57m£29–42
Barnsley to Gateshead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Gateshead is to bus which costs £15 - £26 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Gateshead is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A1 and arriving at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Newcastle via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Barnsley and Gateshead is 127 miles. The road distance is 115.7 miles.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Barnsley to Gateshead, including transfers.
Barnsley to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Barnsley to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Gateshead is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £26 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Gateshead, England?
You can take a train from Barnsley to Newcastle via Leeds in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–22 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
Train from Barnsley to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Barnsley to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Barnsley to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Gateshead is 116 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Barnsley to Gateshead.
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