What is the cheapest way to get from Gosforth to Birtley?

The cheapest way to get from Gosforth to Birtley is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gosforth to Birtley?

The fastest way to get from Gosforth to Birtley is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £18 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Gosforth and Birtley?

No, there is no direct bus from Gosforth to Birtley station. However, there are services departing from Great North Road-Moorfield and arriving at Durham Road-Fire Station via Monument Grainger Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Gosforth to Birtley?

The distance between Gosforth and Birtley is 8 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.

How do I travel from Gosforth to Birtley without a car?

The best way to get from Gosforth to Birtley without a car is to subway and line 21 bus which takes 37 min and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Gosforth to Birtley?

It takes approximately 37 min to get from Gosforth to Birtley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gosforth to Birtley bus from?

Gosforth to Birtley bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Great North Road-Moorfield station.

Where does the Gosforth to Birtley bus arrive?

Gosforth to Birtley bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Grainger Street station.

Can I drive from Gosforth to Birtley?

Yes, the driving distance between Gosforth to Birtley is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Gosforth to Birtley.

Where can I stay near Birtley?

There are 1919+ hotels available in Birtley.

Gosforth to Birtley - 4 ways to travel via subway, line 21 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gosforth to Birtley by subway, bus, taxi, 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.

Subway, line 21 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Ilford Road to GatesheadGrn / ...
2. Take the bus from Gateshead Interchange to Durham Road-Fire StationN21 / ...
37 min
£5–6
Drive 7.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gosforth to Birtley7.9 mi
15 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gosforth to Birtley7.9 mi
15 min
£18–22
Line 30 bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Great North Road-Moorfield to Grainger Street31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Monument Grainger Street to Durham Road-Fire StationN21 / ...
50 min
£5–6

Gosforth to Birtley by bus

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Distance: 7.8 mi
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Birtley, Gateshead, England?

You can take a bus from Great North Road-Moorfield to Durham Road-Fire Station via Grainger Street and Monument Grainger Street in around 50 min.

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