There are 5 ways to get from Gateshead to Blackpool by train, bus, or car
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Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Newcastle to CarlisleMorpeth - Carlisle / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
3h 20m£23–120Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeUk073
- Take the train from Bolton to Blackpool NorthManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 27m£15–49Bus
- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station171 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
6h 25m£18–51Drive 122.5 mi
- Drive from Gateshead to Blackpool122.5 mi
2h 39m£31–44Train
- Take the train from Newcastle to LeedsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Blackpool NorthYork - Blackpool North / ...
4h 14m£25–136
Gateshead to Blackpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Blackpool is to bus and train which costs £14 - £50 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Blackpool North via Carlisle and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Gateshead and Blackpool is 168 miles. The road distance is 123.2 miles.
The best way to get from Gateshead to Blackpool without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 20m and costs £22 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Gateshead to Blackpool, including transfers.
Gateshead to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Gateshead to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Gateshead to Blackpool is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 20m and costs £22 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £55 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Blackpool, England?
You can take a train from Newcastle to Blackpool North via Carlisle and Preston in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to National Express Coach Facility via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £14–19
Train from Leeds to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bolton to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–75
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Gateshead to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Gateshead to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Blackpool is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Gateshead to Blackpool.
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