There are 5 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Gateshead by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to John Dobson Streetbus Uk073 / ...
50 min£2–22Train
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
1h 22m£6–21Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Middlesbrough to Newcastle upon Tyne38.6 mi
1h 2m£5Drive 37.2 mi
- Drive from Middlesbrough to Gatesheadcar 37.2 mi
40 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Middlesbrough to Gatesheadtaxi 37.2 mi
40 min£75–95
Middlesbrough to Gateshead by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Gateshead is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Gateshead is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £9 - £14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station Stand 11 station and arriving at John Dobson Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Newcastle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Gateshead is 38 miles. The road distance is 37.4 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Gateshead without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs £2 - £22.
The bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to John Dobson Street takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Middlesbrough to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.
Middlesbrough to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough station.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Gateshead is to bus which takes 50 min and costs £2 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £6 - £21 and takes 1h 22m.
What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Gateshead, England?
FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £4–13 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Middlesbrough to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £6–21 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Middlesbrough to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- hello@gonortheast.co.uk
- Website
- gonortheast.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Middlesbrough to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
Falcon Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1642 228 888
- Website
- falconcars.net
Dial A Cab Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1642 224 433
Boro Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1 642 222 222
- Website
- borotaxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Middlesbrough to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Middlesbrough to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Gateshead is 37 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Middlesbrough to Gateshead.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Middlesbrough and Gateshead. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















