The average train between St Helens and Gateshead takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Gateshead station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
St Helens to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
St Helens to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your St Helens to Gateshead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Gateshead is 183.5 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Newcastle via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 3h 48m.