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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Perth is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Perth is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £45 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead to Perth station. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Gateshead and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newcastle and arriving at Perth. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Perth?

The distance between Gateshead and Perth is 193 miles. The road distance is 151.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Perth without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £45 - £90.

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

The train from Newcastle to Perth takes 2h 47m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Perth bus from?

Gateshead to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Perth train from?

Gateshead to Perth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Gateshead to Perth?

The best way to get from Gateshead to Perth is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Gateshead to Perth bus arrive?

Gateshead to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Gateshead to Perth train arrive?

Gateshead to Perth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Gateshead to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Perth is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Gateshead to Perth.

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

Book your Gateshead to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Gateshead to Perth bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 339+ hotels available in Perth.

Gateshead to Perth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Gateshead to Perth 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
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Perthtrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2h 47m
£45–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk094
4h 59m
£20–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the bus from George Street to Perth stationbus Ember
4h
£29–50
Drive 150.8 mi
1. Drive from Gateshead to Perthcar 150.8 mi
3h 2m
£37–53
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
3h 23m
£46–133

Gateshead to Perth by train

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Distance: 191.7 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Perth, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Perth once daily. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 59m.

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