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How to get fromBirkenhead to Gatesheadby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Birkenhead to Gateshead by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    3h 32m
    £50–90

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    5h 40m
    £22–40

  3. Drive  154.4 mi

    1. Drive from Birkenhead to Gatesheadcar car 154.4 mi
    3h 8m
    £39–56

  4. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LPL - NCL
    4h 46m
    £77–212

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk930 / ...
    5h 55m
    £23–35

  6. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MAN - NCL
    5h 27m
    £63–194

Birkenhead to Gateshead by train

Calendar133Weekly Trains
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Gateshead, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to John Dobson Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 40m.

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