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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Gateshead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Gateshead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 246 miles (396 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$105 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Gateshead:
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Gateshead costing on average $105 (€85).
A bus is $179 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Gateshead costing on average $199 (€161).
Other travel options to Gateshead take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Gateshead
How to get from London to Gateshead by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Gateshead is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:50 AM6h20London12:10 PMGateshead$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:50 AM6h20London12:10 PMGateshead$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:50 AM6h20London12:10 PMGateshead$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:30 PM6h55London6:25 AMGateshead$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Gateshead:
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Gateshead costing on average $105 (€85).
A bus is $179 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Gateshead costing on average $199 (€161).
Other travel options to Gateshead take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Gateshead as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Metro Centre (MCE).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Gateshead by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Gateshead by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Lumo to go to Gateshead by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
- 0 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Lumo.
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