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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Gateshead is to bus via M&S which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Gateshead is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Gateshead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Newcastle Coach Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Newcastle via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Leicester to Gateshead?

The distance between Leicester and Gateshead is 197 miles. The road distance is 179 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Leicester to Gateshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Gateshead bus from?

Leicester to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Gateshead train from?

Leicester to Gateshead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Gateshead?

The best way to get from Leicester to Gateshead is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via M&S, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Leicester to Gateshead bus arrive?

Leicester to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Leicester to Gateshead train arrive?

Leicester to Gateshead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Gateshead is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Leicester to Gateshead.

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

Book your Leicester to Gateshead train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Leicester to Gateshead bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gateshead?

There are 2221+ hotels available in Gateshead.

Leicester to Gateshead - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Leicester to Gateshead by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 33m
£85–127
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to John Dobson Streetbus Ukx010 / ...
5h 12m
£23–36
Drive 178 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Gatesheadcar 178 mi
3h 7m
£45–64
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
5h 52m
£69–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
5h 30m
£26–50
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 43m
£104–328
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 38m
£71–199

Leicester to Gateshead by train

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Distance: 195.5 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Newcastle via Sheffield in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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