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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Birmingham is to bus via Sheffield which costs £29 - £65 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £110 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Birmingham?

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

Is there a direct train between Gateshead and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newcastle and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Birmingham?

The distance between Gateshead and Birmingham is 206 miles. The road distance is 199.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £110 - £160.

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

The train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Birmingham train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Gateshead to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Gateshead to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £100 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Gateshead to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gateshead to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gateshead to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Birmingham is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Gateshead to Birmingham.

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 54m
£110–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
5h 45m
£25–100
Drive 198.5 mi
1. Drive from Gateshead to Birminghamcar 198.5 mi
3h 25m
£49–70
Fly Newcastle to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
4h 44m
£55–150
Train via Liverpool
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
5h 11m
£93–185
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
5h 52m
£29–64
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4h 19m
£79–206
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 45m
£77–156
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 59m
£95–356

Gateshead to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 205.3 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 5h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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