Cheap coach tickets from Blackpool to Gateshead
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Coach from Blackpool to Gateshead: Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Blackpool to Gateshead. Travelling by coach from Blackpool to Gateshead usually takes around 4 hours and 20 minutes, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
- Distance
- 97 mi (157 km)
- Shortest duration
- 4h 20m
- Cheapest price
- £47.21
- Trips per day
- 1
- Most frequent service
- National Express
- Coach lines
- 1
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Blackpool to Gateshead Coach Timetable

There are several coach options that can take you from Blackpool to Gateshead:
See more detailsHow much is a coach ticket from Blackpool to Gateshead?
Coach tickets for a trip from Blackpool to Gateshead cost about £47 when you book at the cheapest time, 2 days ahead. Consider it a bargain when you can snag tickets for less than £47. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance, even by a couple of days, is the best way to find cheaper coach tickets.
What coach companies travel from Blackpool to Gateshead?
There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Blackpool to Gateshead. National Express is the only company that has coach timetables available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 1 | 4h 20m | £47.49 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known coach company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travellers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, toilets, and air conditioning.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Blackpool to Gateshead
There is usually only one coach per day from Blackpool to Gateshead. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct coach, meaning that you do not have to get on a different coach at any point during your trip.
Trips per day
1
Direct trips
1
The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 97 miles from Blackpool to Gateshead. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
97
Distance (km)
157
There is usually only one coach per day from Blackpool to Gateshead. It leaves the station in Blackpool at 14:30 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
Earliest coach
2:30pm
Latest coach
2:30pm
The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the coach is on any given day.
Most crowded
Monday
Least crowded
Monday
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Blackpool?
Main departure station: Central Coach Station
Most coaches depart from the main station in Blackpool.
All coach stations in Blackpool:
- Central Coach Station
Where does the coach arrive in Gateshead?
Main arrival station: Gateshead Station
All coaches from Blackpool arrive at one main station in Gateshead.
Coach stations in Gateshead:
- Gateshead Station

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