There are 4 ways to get from Gateshead to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 17m£29–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
3h 50m£7–35Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester133 mi
2h 57m£9–17Drive 130.3 mi
- Drive from Gateshead to Manchestercar 130.3 mi
2h 37m£32–46
Gateshead to Manchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £9 - £17 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Shudehill Interchange. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newcastle and arriving at Manchester Victoria. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Gateshead and Manchester is 148 miles. The road distance is 131.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gateshead to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £110.
The train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoria takes 2h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.
Gateshead to Manchester bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Gateshead to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Gateshead to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £35 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Manchester, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £29–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Shudehill Interchange hourly, and the journey takes 3h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–110
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- 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
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from John Dobson Street to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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 Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gateshead to Manchester bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Gateshead to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Manchester is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Gateshead to Manchester.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gateshead and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













