There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Gateshead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
2h 54m£16–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073
5h 40m£13–43Drive 118.4 mi
- Drive from Preston to Gatesheadcar 118.4 mi
2h 27m£29–42
Preston to Gateshead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Gateshead is to bus which costs £12 - £45 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Gateshead is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Newcastle via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Preston and Gateshead is 151 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £15 - £100.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Preston to Gateshead, including transfers.
Preston to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Gateshead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Gateshead is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £15 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £45 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Gateshead, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Newcastle via Carlisle in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–23
- 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 to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Preston to Gateshead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Gateshead is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Preston to Gateshead.
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