Bus from Backworth to Killingworth
8 direct routes · 5–20 min · first bus 05:49, last bus 23:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Killingworth as of 06:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Backworth, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 353 | Go North East | ~19 min | 18 | Sat 17 · Sun 16 | 06:19 | 23:42 | New York Road-Whitley Road (SE-Bound) | Southgate-School (NE-Bound) | West Allotment, Holystone, Palmersville & Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 354 | Go North East | ~8 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:49 | 19:11 | Killingworth Lane (SW-Bound) | Southgate-School (S-Bound) | — |
| 19 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~5 min | 13 | Saturdays only | 07:01 | 18:59 | Killingworth Lane (SW-Bound) | Bus Station (Stand D) | — |
| 356 | Go North East | ~9 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 08:04 | 19:28 | Killingworth Lane (SW-Bound) | Southgate-School (S-Bound) | — |
| 54A | Go North East | ~8 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 11 | 20:12 | 23:11 | Killingworth Lane (SW-Bound) | Southgate-School (S-Bound) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 652, 682, 654
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 652 | Go North East | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:55 | 07:55 | Killingworth Lane (SW-Bound) | Simonside Way-Cragside Gardens (SW-Bound) | — |
| 682 | Stagecoach North East | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:29 | 15:29 | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | Southgate-School (NE-Bound) | Shiremoor, West Allotment, Holystone, Palmersville & Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 654 | Arriva North East | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:58 | 07:58 | Killingworth Lane (SW-Bound) | Simonside Way-Cragside Gardens (SW-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Backworth on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 353 bus, 354 bus, 19 bus, 356 bus, 54A bus, 652 bus, 682 bus or 654 bus timetable.
Fares from Backworth to Killingworth
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 353 (Go North East)
- £2.00 adult single, £4.00 return on the 354 and 356 (Go North East)
- £2.20 adult single on the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses)
- £2.50 adult single on the 54A (Go North East)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Backworth to Killingworth?
8 routes run directly from Backworth to Killingworth: the 353 (Go North East), the 354 (Go North East), the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 356 (Go North East), the 54A (Go North East), the 652 (Go North East), the 682 (Stagecoach North East), the 654 (Arriva North East). The most frequent is the 353, 18 times each weekday — board at New York Road-Whitley Road (SE-Bound) and get off at Southgate-School (NE-Bound), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Backworth to Killingworth?
Between 5 minutes on the 652 and 20 on the 682, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at West Allotment, Holystone, Palmersville, Newcastle upon Tyne on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Backworth to Killingworth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:49 and the last around 23:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Backworth to Killingworth?
Adult singles from Backworth to Killingworth: £2.50 on the 353 (Go North East); £2.00 on the 354 and 356 (Go North East); £2.20 on the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses); £2.50 on the 54A (Go North East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.