What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Gateshead?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Gateshead is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Gateshead?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Gateshead is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £50 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at John Dobson Street via St Margaret's Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Newcastle via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Gateshead?

The distance between Cambridge and Gateshead is 237 miles. The road distance is 229.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Gateshead without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Gateshead?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Cambridge to Gateshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Gateshead bus from?

Cambridge to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Gateshead train from?

Cambridge to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Gateshead?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Gateshead is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Cambridge to Gateshead bus arrive?

Cambridge to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Gateshead train arrive?

Cambridge to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Gateshead is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Cambridge to Gateshead.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Gateshead?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Gateshead?

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Where can I stay near Gateshead?

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Cambridge to Gateshead - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge to Gateshead by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 34m
£50–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
7h 27m
£37–92
Drive 228.3 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Gatesheadcar 228.3 mi
3h 51m
£55–80
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 48m
£79–325
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain
6h 25m
£60–286
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 4m
£46–190
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 48m
£58–217
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 24m
£106–296
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
6h 11m
£65–231

Cambridge to Gateshead by train

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Distance: 236.1 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Newcastle via Peterborough in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to John Dobson Street via St Margaret's Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 7h 27m.

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