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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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Gateshead is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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).
Other travel options to Gateshead take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Gateshead by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Gateshead by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with first_transpennine_express.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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