Bus from Backworth to North Shields
3 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 06:44, last bus 23:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to North Shields as of 06:54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~17 min | 26 | weekends only | 07:04 | 20:34 | Northumberland Park Interchange (NE-Bound) | Howdon Road-Leisure Centre (E-Bound) | West Allotment, Cobalt, Silverlink, West Chirton, Percy Main & Royal Quays |
| 353 | Go North East | ~23 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 15 | 06:44 | 23:01 | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | Nile Street (S-Bound) | Shiremoor, Cobalt, New York & Billy Mill |
| 354 | Go North East | ~23 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:08 | 19:32 | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | Nile Street (S-Bound) | Shiremoor, Cobalt, New York & Billy Mill |
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 19 bus, 353 bus or 354 bus timetable.
Fares from Backworth to North Shields
- £2.50 adult single on the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses)
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 353 and 354 (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 North Shields?
3 routes run directly from Backworth to North Shields: the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 353 (Go North East), the 354 (Go North East). The most frequent is the 19, 26 times each weekday — board at Northumberland Park Interchange (NE-Bound) and get off at Howdon Road-Leisure Centre (E-Bound), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Backworth to North Shields?
Around 23 minutes on the 353, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at West Allotment, Cobalt, Silverlink, West Chirton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Backworth to North Shields?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:44 and the last around 23:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Backworth to North Shields?
Adult singles from Backworth to North Shields: £2.50 on the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses); £2.50 on the 353 and 354 (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.