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

The cheapest way to get from London to Gateshead is to bus which costs £10 - £50 and takes 6h 55m.

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 39m and costs £30 - £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 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

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 every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from London to Gateshead?

The distance between London and Gateshead is 269 miles. The road distance is 274.9 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 39m and costs £30 - £120.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Newcastle takes 2h 39m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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 39m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £50 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £270 and takes 3h 3m.

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 47m 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 2050+ hotels available in Gateshead.

London to Gateshead - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 39m
£30–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Streetbus Uk001 / ...
6h 55m
£10–50
Drive 273.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Gatesheadcar 273.3 mi
4h 47m
£67–97
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3h 3m
£63–262
Train, line 56 bus
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
2. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Jackson Streetbus 56
4h 36m
£38–75
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3h 50m
£103–274
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 55m
£90–324
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 57m
£89–348

London to Gateshead by train

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Distance: 267.1 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–120 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–35 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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