How to travel from Manchester to Gateshead

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Gateshead

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Gateshead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a flight costs an average of €493.

Distance: 105 miles (170 km)

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€493

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€13

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Cheapest

€60

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€39

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4h 21m

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2h 21m

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4h 14m

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3h 44m

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30m

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3h 10m

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2h 40m

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2h 44m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Gateshead is a bus with an average price of €13.

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

A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Gateshead costing on average €60.

A bus is €480 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Gateshead costing on average €493.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Gateshead is by train with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Gateshead take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 14m.

Flight takes on average 4h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and Gateshead including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Gateshead among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 23m sooner (2h 21m by flight vs 2h 44m by car). Tickets start at around €493 compared to roughly €39 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Manchester to Gateshead

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Transpennine ExpressG16312+London North Eastern RailwayG80256+Northern RailC32674
    4:32 PM2h55
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    7:27 PMMetro Centre (MCE)
    €341One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Transpennine ExpressG16312+London North Eastern RailwayG80256+Northern RailC32674
    4:32 PM2h55
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    7:27 PMMetro Centre (MCE)
    €341One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressG16312+London North Eastern RailwayG80256+Northern RailC32674
    4:32 PM2h55
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    7:27 PMMetro Centre (MCE)
    €341One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressW84699+London North Eastern RailwayG80246+Northern RailC32673
    3:09 PM3h17
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    6:26 PMMetro Centre (MCE)
    €371One-way
    2 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressG15898+Northern RailL89329
    4:41 PM3h13
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    7:54 PMDunston (DOT)
    €381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressG15905+Northern RailL89313
    3:40 PM3h14
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    6:54 PMDunston (DOT)
    €381One-way
    1 transfer

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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 3 options to travel between Manchester and Gateshead including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Gateshead is a bus with an average price of €13.

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

A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Gateshead costing on average €60.

A bus is €480 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Gateshead costing on average €493.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Gateshead is by train with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Gateshead take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 14m.

Flight takes on average 4h 21m.

The distance from Manchester to Gateshead is approximately 105 miles (170 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Gateshead is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Gateshead:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 to go to Gateshead by train.
  • Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Gateshead by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Gateshead by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Gateshead:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Gateshead often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Middlesbrough, Scarborough, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gateshead and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Gateshead to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Gateshead's main attractions, including the iconic Angel of the North, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, and Gateshead Millennium Bridge, a stay of two to three days is recommended.

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