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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Gateshead is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Gateshead is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £65 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at John Dobson Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Bus Station Stand 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Newcastle via Liverpool Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Colchester to Gateshead?

The distance between Colchester and Gateshead is 323 miles. The road distance is 277.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £65 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Colchester to Gateshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Gateshead bus from?

Colchester to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Gateshead train from?

Colchester to Gateshead train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Gateshead?

The best way to get from Colchester to Gateshead is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Colchester to Gateshead bus arrive?

Colchester to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Gateshead train arrive?

Colchester to Gateshead train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Gateshead is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Colchester to Gateshead.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gateshead?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to NewcastleLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 54m
£66–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station Stand 11
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to John Dobson Street
8h 6m
£39–89
Drive 275.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Gateshead275.7 mi
4h 55m
£70–100
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
4h 19m
£82–333
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to PeterboroughColchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to NewcastleLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 45m
£87–192
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newcastle (NCL)STN - NCL
5h 32m
£70–144
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
5h 20m
£50–215
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
5h 12m
£126–352
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
5h 22m
£112–427

Colchester to Gateshead by train and subway

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.6 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Newcastle via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to John Dobson Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Bus Station Stand 11 in around 8h 6m.

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