There are 3 ways to get from Gateshead to Bolton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 50m£47–78Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus 8
4h 58m£18–25Drive 124.6 mi
- Drive from Gateshead to Boltoncar 124.6 mi
2h 40m£31–45
Gateshead to Bolton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Bolton is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Bolton is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Gateshead and Bolton is 158 miles. The road distance is 125.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gateshead to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Gateshead to Bolton, including transfers.
Gateshead to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Gateshead to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Gateshead to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £17 - £26 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Bolton, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Shiffnall Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 58m.
Train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Gateshead to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Gateshead to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Bolton is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Gateshead to Bolton.
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