The average bus between Blackburn and Gateshead takes 7h 5m and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Blackburn to Gateshead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Blackburn and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus station and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackburn to Gateshead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Gateshead station via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Blackburn to Gateshead bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Blackburn to Gateshead bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
The distance between Blackburn and Gateshead is 146.4 km. The road distance is 278 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 3h 35m.