🚌 Bus from Backworth to North Shields
2 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 06:57, last bus 20:30 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~27 min | 26 | 06:57 | 20:30 | Briardene Way-Killingworth Ave (SE-Bound) |
| 354 | Go North East | ~28 min | 13 | 07:03 | 19:28 | Backworth Lane (E-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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Backworth to North Shields?
2 routes run directly from Backworth to North Shields: the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 354 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Backworth to North Shields?
Around 27 minutes on the 19, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Backworth to North Shields?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 19) leaves around 06:57 and the last around 20:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Backworth to North Shields?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.