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

The cheapest way to get from London to Gateshead is to bus via Middlesbrough which costs £15 - £40 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Gateshead is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £27 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between London and Gateshead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at John Dobson Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between London and Gateshead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Newcastle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from London to Gateshead?

The distance between London and Gateshead is 269 miles. The road distance is 275 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £27 - £120.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Newcastle takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Gateshead bus from?

London to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Gateshead train from?

London to Gateshead train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Gateshead?

The best way to get from London to Gateshead is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £27 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Middlesbrough, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 6h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £270 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the London to Gateshead bus arrive?

London to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the London to Gateshead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Gateshead is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from London to Gateshead.

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

Book your London to Gateshead train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Gateshead bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Gateshead?

There are 2065+ hotels available in Gateshead.

London to Gateshead - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from London to Gateshead by train, bus, car, or plane

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 King's Cross to NewcastleLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 37m
£27–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to John Dobson StreetUk001 / ...
7h 20m
£12–50
Bus via Middlesbrough
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station Stand 11Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 19 to Gateshead InterchangeX10
6h 58m
£16–40
Drive 273.4 mi
1. Drive from London to Gateshead273.4 mi
4h 44m
£68–97
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3h 4m
£63–261
Train, line 56 bus
1. Take the train from King's Cross to SunderlandLondon Kings Cross - Sunderland
2. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Jackson Street56
4h 40m
£39–86
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3h 52m
£110–274
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
5h
£90–334
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4h 43m
£69–221
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
5h 1m
£89–337

London to Gateshead by train

261Weekly Trains

2h 37mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.1 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Gateshead Interchange via Bus Station Stand 11 and Bus Station Stand 19 in around 6h 58m.

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