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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Scunthorpe is to bus and train which costs £19 - £40 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Gateshead and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Scunthorpe via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Gateshead and Scunthorpe is 135 miles. The road distance is 130.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Gateshead to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Scunthorpe train from?

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

Train or bus from Gateshead to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from Gateshead to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Gateshead to Scunthorpe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gateshead to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Scunthorpe is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Gateshead to Scunthorpe.

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

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Where can I stay near Scunthorpe?

There are 309+ hotels available in Scunthorpe.

Gateshead to Scunthorpe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gateshead to Scunthorpe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Scunthorpetrain Stockport - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 12m
£32–96
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpetrain Stockport - Cleethorpes / ...
4h 30m
£19–39
Drive 130.2 mi
1. Drive from Gateshead to Scunthorpecar 130.2 mi
2h 19m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Bus Station Stand 11bus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 436
4h 49m
£41–65

Gateshead to Scunthorpe by train

170Weekly Trains

2h 12mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 134.5 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Scunthorpe, England?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Scunthorpe via Doncaster in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Scunthorpe via Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Station Stand Z, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Doncaster in around 4h 49m.

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