There are 6 ways to get from Sheffield to Gateshead by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to NewcastleReading - Newcastle / ...
1h 55m£23–100Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson StreetUk001 / ...
4h 1m£10–25Bus
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Newcastle Coach Station180
3h 25m£15–40Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Sheffield to Newcastle upon Tyne128.7 mi
2h 40m£14Train via Huddersfield
- Take the train from Sheffield to HuddersfieldSheffield - Huddersfield / ...
- Take the train from Huddersfield to NewcastleLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
3h 49m£40–122Drive 127.2 mi
- Drive from Sheffield to Gateshead127.2 mi
2h 10m£32–46
Sheffield to Gateshead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Gateshead is to rideshare which costs £14 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Gateshead is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £23 - £100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Newcastle Coach Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield and arriving at Newcastle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Sheffield and Gateshead is 131 miles. The road distance is 127.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £23 - £100.
The train from Sheffield to Newcastle takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.
Sheffield to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Gateshead is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £23 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Gateshead, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £23–100 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Newcastle Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
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Train from Sheffield to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Huddersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Huddersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Huddersfield to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Newcastle Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Sheffield to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sheffield to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newcastle Coach Station.
Sheffield to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Gateshead is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Sheffield to Gateshead.
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There are 2036+ hotels available in Gateshead.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sheffield and Gateshead. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.























