How to travel from Manchester to Gateshead

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Gateshead

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Gateshead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 105 miles (170 km)

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$14

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$57

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4h 11m

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3h 41m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Manchester to Gateshead

How to get from Manchester to Gateshead by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Gateshead is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
02:20PM3h35
Manchester
05:55PMGateshead
$111One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:20PM3h35
Manchester
05:55PMGateshead
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:20PM3h35
Manchester
05:55PMGateshead
$111One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
11:50AM3h50
Manchester
03:40PMGateshead
$331One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Gateshead

Travel to Gateshead easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Gateshead.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Gateshead including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Gateshead is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Gateshead:

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Gateshead costing on average $39 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Gateshead is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Gateshead take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Manchester to Gateshead is approximately 105 miles (170 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Gateshead is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Gateshead as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Gateshead:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Metro Centre (MCE).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Gateshead, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Gateshead by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Gateshead by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Gateshead with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with first_transpennine_express.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Gateshead often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Ingliston, Glasgow, Middlesbrough. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gateshead and these popular destinations at a great price.

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