The average bus between Wigan and Gateshead takes 7h and the fastest bus takes 5h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wigan 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 Wigan and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Wigan is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Bag Lane and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Wigan 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 Wigan to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Gateshead station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Wigan to Gateshead bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Wigan to Gateshead bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Book your Wigan to Gateshead bus tickets online with Bee Network, National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Wigan and Gateshead is 171.5 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne via Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 6h 24m.