The average bus between Wakefield and Gateshead takes 4h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wakefield 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 3 times a day between Wakefield and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Gateshead station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Wakefield to Gateshead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wakefield Bus Station.
Wakefield to Gateshead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
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The distance between Wakefield and Gateshead is 142.4 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to John Dobson Street via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 30m.
