There are 5 ways to get from Widnes 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
4h£54–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073
6h 2m£22–37Drive 149.5 mi
- Drive from Widnes to Gatesheadcar 149.5 mi
2h 59m£37–54Fly from Liverpool
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
4h 53m£76–178Fly from Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MAN - NCL
6h 20m£68–226
Widnes to Gateshead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Gateshead is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Widnes to Gateshead is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Widnes to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Green Oaks and arriving at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Newcastle via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Widnes and Gateshead is 192 miles. The road distance is 150.3 miles.
The best way to get from Widnes to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Widnes to Gateshead, including transfers.
Widnes to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Widnes to Gateshead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
The best way to get from Widnes to Gateshead is to train which takes 4h and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Widnes, England and Gateshead, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £80–150
Flights from Liverpool to Newcastle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £80–150
Flights from Liverpool to Newcastle via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £80–150
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newcastle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Liverpool to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–220
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newcastle via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–230
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–210
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Liverpool to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–130
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newcastle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–240
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Liverpool to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–220
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–210
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Widnes to Gateshead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Widnes to Gateshead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Gateshead is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Widnes to Gateshead.
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