Gateshead travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gateshead
With a population of 77’649, Gateshead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gateshead to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Gateshead
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Brasserie at Sage Gateshead (St. Marys Square) and Afternoon Tea at Sage Gateshead (St. Marys Square) are great picks.
When to visit Gateshead
How to Get to Gateshead
Plane
When flying to Gateshead, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 11 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Gateshead include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Gateshead departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gateshead, followed by LNER. The train journey from Gateshead to London takes 2h 48m and costs around £170 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £134 for a 7h 00m trip. Located 2.3 km from the city centre, Gateshead Dunston, Tandw is the busiest station in Gateshead. Another popular train station is Gateshead Heworth, Tandw, located 3.2 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Gateshead is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 169 km from Gateshead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gateshead, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Gateshead takes 193 km and will cost you around £6. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 330 km.
Airlines serving Gateshead
Where to stay in Gateshead
Average rates range from around £69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £111 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gateshead
Most booked hotels in Gateshead
Hiring a car in Gateshead
Hiring a car in Gateshead costs £38 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Gateshead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Gateshead is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.