What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Gateshead?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Gateshead is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Gateshead?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Gateshead is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Gateshead station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Newcastle Coach Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Newcastle via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Bedford to Gateshead?

The distance between Bedford and Gateshead is 246 miles. The road distance is 230.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Gateshead without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Gateshead without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 4h 13m and costs £100 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Gateshead?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Bedford to Gateshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Gateshead bus from?

Bedford to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Gateshead train from?

Bedford to Gateshead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Gateshead?

The best way to get from Bedford to Gateshead is to train via Sheffield which takes 4h 13m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Bedford to Gateshead bus arrive?

Bedford to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newcastle Coach Station.

Where does the Bedford to Gateshead train arrive?

Bedford to Gateshead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Gateshead is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Bedford to Gateshead.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Gateshead?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bedford to Gateshead?

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Sheffieldtrain Bedford - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 13m
£107–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
6h 50m
£38–69
Drive 229 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Gatesheadcar 229 mi
3h 48m
£58–83
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 33m
£91–297
Train
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 53m
£81–116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Bus Stationbus 9A / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Newcastletrain
5h 8m
£43–73
Train via Grantham
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
5h 13m
£99–144
Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 8m
£73–239
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 25m
£136–301

Bedford to Gateshead by train

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Distance: 244.4 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Gateshead, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Newcastle via Sheffield in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Newcastle Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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