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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Gateshead to Hackney Central for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Gateshead
- Departure station
- Gateshead station guide
- Address
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- West Street, NE8 1RU
Operators serving Gateshead
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Gateshead
- Ticket Machines
- Waiting Room
Parking & meeting your train
- Trinity Square (paid)
Explore the area around Gateshead
- Sage Gateshead
- Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
About your departure station
Gateshead station (1854) was rebuilt in 1992 as part of the Tyne & Wear Metro system.
Located opposite Newcastle Central across the Tyne Bridge, it serves as an important interchange between national rail and Metro services.
Handling 2 million annual passengers, recent upgrades improved accessibility and wayfinding.
The station plays a crucial role in Tynesides integrated transport network, particularly for commuters crossing between Newcastle and Gateshead.
Future plans include better cycling facilities as part of Gatesheads riverside regeneration projects.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Gateshead to Hackney Central?
Open the ticket search and enter Gateshead as your departure station and Hackney Central as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Gateshead and Hackney Central?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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