The average train between Glasgow and Gateshead takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Glasgow 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.
Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Gateshead station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Glasgow to Gateshead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to Gateshead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Glasgow to Gateshead train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Gateshead is 195.4 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastle via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 24m.