What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Gateshead?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Gateshead is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Gateshead?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Gateshead is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at John Dobson Street via Leigh Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Newcastle via Wigan North Western and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from St Helens to Gateshead?

The distance between St Helens and Gateshead is 175 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Gateshead without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Gateshead without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 49m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Gateshead?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from St Helens to Gateshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Gateshead bus from?

St Helens to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Gateshead train from?

St Helens to Gateshead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train, bus or fly from St Helens to Gateshead?

The best way to get from St Helens to Gateshead is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 49m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 5h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the St Helens to Gateshead bus arrive?

St Helens to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the St Helens to Gateshead train arrive?

St Helens to Gateshead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Gateshead is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from St Helens to Gateshead.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Gateshead?

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
3h 49m
£59–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 52m
£21–42
Drive 142.1 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Gatesheadcar 142.1 mi
2h 50m
£35–50
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MAN - NCL
5h 30m
£64–156
Train
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
3h 58m
£57–103
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
5h 15m
£60–141

St Helens to Gateshead by train

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Distance: 173.6 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Gateshead, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Newcastle via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to John Dobson Street via Leigh Bus Station, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 52m.

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