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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Gateshead is to bus via Leeds which costs £24 - £85 and takes 9h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Gateshead?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Gateshead is to train and bus and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at John Dobson Street via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Newcastle via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Swansea to Gateshead?

The distance between Swansea and Gateshead is 382 miles. The road distance is 309.9 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Gateshead without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £80 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Swansea to Gateshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Gateshead bus from?

Swansea to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Gateshead train from?

Swansea to Gateshead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Gateshead?

The best way to get from Swansea to Gateshead is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £80 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £24 - £85 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Swansea to Gateshead bus arrive?

Swansea to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Gateshead train arrive?

Swansea to Gateshead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Gateshead is 310 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Swansea to Gateshead.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Gateshead?

Book your Swansea to Gateshead train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Gateshead?

Book your Swansea to Gateshead bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gateshead?

There are 1998+ hotels available in Gateshead.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Swansea 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 Swansea to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to NewcastlePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 27m
£83–301
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to John Dobson Street
9h 54m
£24–84
Drive 308.1 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Gateshead308.1 mi
6h 16m
£78–112
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
5h 3m
£42–143
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester PiccadillyMilford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to NewcastleManchester Airport - Newcastle / ...
8h 41m
£69–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Station183 / ...
10h 25m
£35–94
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
5h 56m
£117–430
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
6h 54m
£56–239

Swansea to Gateshead by train

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7h 27mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 379.4 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Gateshead, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Newcastle via Bristol Parkway in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to John Dobson Street via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 54m.

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