Rome2Rio

How to get fromLeicester to Gatesheadby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Gateshead

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    3h 37m
    £85–127

  2. Bus via M&S

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asda to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukx010 / ...
    5h 45m
    £24–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    5h 30m
    £30–55

  4. Drive  178 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Gatesheadcar car 178 mi
    3h 7m
    £44–64

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BHX - NCL
    5h 57m
    £83–177

  6. Bus via Middlesbrough

    1. Take the bus from Leicester to Middlesbroughbus bus Ukx010
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 19 to Interchangebus bus X10
    7h 2m

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    5h 2m
    £104–308

Leicester to Gateshead by train

Calendar155Weekly Trains
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Leicester to Gateshead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 195.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Newcastle via Sheffield in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There