There are 6 ways to get from Macclesfield 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
3h 46m£47–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073
5h 13m£24–40Drive 145.5 mi
- Drive from Macclesfield to Gatesheadcar 145.5 mi
3h 4m£36–52Fly
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MAN - NCL
5h 16m£68–213Train via Doncaster
- Take the train from Stockport to Doncastertrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
- Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 53m£45–109Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 172 / ...
5h 44m£28–51
Macclesfield to Gateshead by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Gateshead is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Gateshead is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Newcastle via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Macclesfield and Gateshead is 166 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Macclesfield to Gateshead, including transfers.
Macclesfield to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Macclesfield to Gateshead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Gateshead is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £220 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Gateshead, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newcastle via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–220
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newcastle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–240
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–190
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newcastle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–190
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–220
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Stockport to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Macclesfield to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Macclesfield to Gateshead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Gateshead is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Macclesfield to Gateshead.
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