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 Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 15m£21–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
6h 10m£19–53Drive 122.5 mi
- Drive from Gateshead to Blackpoolcar 122.5 mi
2h 40m£30–44Train
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Blackpool Northtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 11m£37–194Bus, train
- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
- Take the train from Bolton to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 23m
Gateshead to Blackpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Blackpool is to bus which costs £18 - £55 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Coach Station and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
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 15m.
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 15m and costs £21 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Gateshead to Blackpool, including transfers.
Gateshead to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newcastle Coach 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 15m and costs £21 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £55 and takes 6h 10m.
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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bolton to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- 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 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–35
- 1st Class
- £40–55
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £95–140
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from John Dobson Street to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
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Gateshead to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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 40m to drive from Gateshead to Blackpool.
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