There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Gateshead by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 26m£90–130Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Derby to Newcastle upon Tyne161.9 mi
3h 11m£14–18Bus
- Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk014 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 1m£18–29Drive 159.8 mi
- Drive from Derby to Gatesheadcar 159.8 mi
2h 39m£39–56Fly
- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EMA - NCL
5h 49m£60–137
Derby to Gateshead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Gateshead is to rideshare which costs £14 - £18 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Gateshead is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £90 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at John Dobson Street via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Newcastle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Derby and Gateshead is 167 miles. The road distance is 160.7 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £90 - £130.
The train from Derby to Newcastle takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.
Derby to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Gateshead is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £90 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 5h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Gateshead, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to John Dobson Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 1m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–150
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–150
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Newcastle via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–200
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Newcastle via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Newcastle via Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Derby to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–18
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Derby to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Gateshead is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Derby to Gateshead.
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Book your Derby to Gateshead bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2270+ hotels available in Gateshead.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derby and Gateshead. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









