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How to get fromGateshead to Perthby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gateshead to Perth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Perthtrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    3h 6m
    £50–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk094
    4h 51m
    £21–37

  3. Drive 150.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gateshead to Perthcar car 150.7 mi
    3h 2m
    £37–54

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train Edinburgh - Perth / ...
    3h 23m
    £52–139

  5. Bus via Newcastle Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M92
    4h 57m
    £29–65

Gateshead to Perth by train

Calendar9Weekly Trains
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Perth, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Perth once daily. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 51m.

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