The average train between Gateshead and Stafford takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead to Stafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gateshead and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Stafford at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Stafford station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Gateshead to Stafford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Stafford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Gateshead to Stafford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gateshead and Stafford is 242.2 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Stafford via York and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 59m.