- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Oct 11
$101
Average ticket price on Oct 11
$148
Fastest journey on Oct 11
3 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
3 h 27 m
Trains on Oct 11
11
Distance
396 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gateshead to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gateshead to London will cost around $148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
It's difficult to get from Gateshead to London without transferring at least once.
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G07982Trains from Gateshead to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€60) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 246 miles (396 km) distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 246 miles (396 km) |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€60) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 10:03 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
The table below shows live departures for Gateshead to London trains for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G08169+ C08736 | Delayed 6:01 AM 6:37 AMMetro Centre (MCE) | 3h13 | 9:50 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G08169+ C08736 | Delayed 6:01 AM 6:40 AMDunston (DOT) | 3h10 | 9:50 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C01967+ C32697 | Delayed 6:27 AM 7:07 AMMetro Centre (MCE) | 3h25 | 10:32 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C01967+ C32697 | Delayed 6:27 AM 7:10 AMDunston (DOT) | 3h22 | 10:32 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G25715+ C32701 | Delayed 6:53 AM 7:23 AMMetro Centre (MCE) | 3h21 | 10:44 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G25715+ C32701 | Delayed 6:53 AM 7:27 AMDunston (DOT) | 3h17 | 10:44 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G08176+ C31794 | Delayed 7:24 AM 7:55 AMMetro Centre (MCE) | 3h16 | 11:11 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G08176+ C31794 | Delayed 7:24 AM 7:58 AMDunston (DOT) | 3h13 | 11:11 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02003+ C32708 | Delayed 7:58 AM 8:24 AMMetro Centre (MCE) | 3h37 | 12:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02003+ C32708 | Delayed 7:58 AM 8:27 AMDunston (DOT) | 3h34 | 12:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G08179+ C31802 | Delayed 8:24 AM 8:55 AMMetro Centre (MCE) | 3h22 | 12:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G25712+ C32721 | Delayed 8:55 AM 9:37 AMDunston (DOT) | 3h10 | 12:47 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gateshead to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gateshead to London trains use the Metro Centre to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London Victoria. Use this guide to compare Gateshead and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Metro Centre is 4 km from Gateshead city centre. Public transport options include:
Metro Centre has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Metro Centre.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Metro Centre: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Metro Centre: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Metro Centre: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Access via lifts that operate whilst ever services are operating through the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Dunston is 2 km from Gateshead city centre. Public transport options include:
Dunston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dunston: Parking.
Available at Dunston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dunston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station There is ramped access to both platforms which wheelchair users can easily use, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Heworth is 3 km from Gateshead city centre. Public transport options include:
Heworth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Heworth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heworth: Parking.
Available at Heworth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heworth: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via ramped access, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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