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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Gateshead is to bus which costs £2 - £7 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Gateshead is to train which takes 16 min and costs £4 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Gateshead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station Stand G station and arriving at Interchange. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Gateshead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Newcastle. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Durham to Gateshead?

The distance between Durham and Gateshead is 14 miles. The road distance is 15.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs £4 - £11.

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

The train from Durham to Newcastle takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Durham to Gateshead bus from?

Durham to Gateshead bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand G.

Where do I catch the Durham to Gateshead train from?

Durham to Gateshead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Gateshead?

The best way to get from Durham to Gateshead is to train which takes 16 min and costs £4 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £7 and takes 44 min.

Where does the Durham to Gateshead bus arrive?

Durham to Gateshead bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Durham to Gateshead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Gateshead is 16 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Durham to Gateshead.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gateshead?

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Gateshead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
16 min
£4–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to Interchangebus X21 / ...
44 min
£2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Durham to Gatesheadtaxi 15.8 mi
20 min
£55–70
Drive 15.8 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Gatesheadcar 15.8 mi
20 min
£4–6

Durham to Gateshead by train

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Distance: 13.6 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 16 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Go North East operates a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Interchange every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 44 min. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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