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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Gateshead is to bus which costs £22 - £110 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Gateshead is to train which takes 3h and costs £110 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Gateshead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Newcastle Coach Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Gateshead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Newcastle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Birmingham to Gateshead?

The distance between Birmingham and Gateshead is 207 miles. The road distance is 199.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £110 - £160.

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

The train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle takes 3h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Gateshead bus from?

Birmingham to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Gateshead train from?

Birmingham to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Gateshead?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Gateshead is to train which takes 3h and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £110 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Birmingham to Gateshead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birmingham to Gateshead train arrive?

Birmingham to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Gateshead is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Birmingham to Gateshead.

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

Book your Birmingham to Gateshead train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Birmingham to Gateshead bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gateshead?

There are 2208+ hotels available in Gateshead.

Birmingham to Gateshead - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Birmingham to Gateshead by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h
£110–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
5h 45m
£22–110
Drive 198.4 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Gatesheadcar 198.4 mi
3h 26m
£49–71
Fly Birmingham Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
4h 56m
£60–151
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
5h 21m
£59–104
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 43m
£78–153
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 37m
£76–202
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 52m
£98–365
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 19m
£152–298

Birmingham to Gateshead by train

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Distance: 205.4 mi
Duration: 3h

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 5h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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