Bus from Forest Hall to Backworth
4 direct routes · 10–25 min · first bus 06:31, last bus 22:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Backworth as of 04:32
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Forest Hall, 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 | ~13 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 15 | 06:31 | 22:51 | Station Road North (E-Bound) | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | Palmersville, Holystone, West Allotment & Shiremoor |
| 356 | Go North East | ~25 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 08:21 | 19:37 | Station Road North (E-Bound) | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | Palmersville & Killingworth |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 682, 680
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 682 | Stagecoach North East | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:47 | 15:47 | Great Lime Road-Balliol Avenue (W-Bound) | Killingworth Lane (N-Bound) | Killingworth |
| 680 | DM Motor Services | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:48 | 07:48 | Great Lime Road-West Lane (E-Bound) | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | Palmersville, Holystone, West Allotment & Shiremoor |
Times are for the first boarding point in Forest Hall 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, 356 bus, 682 bus or 680 bus timetable.
Fares from Forest Hall to Backworth
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 353 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 356 (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 Forest Hall to Backworth?
4 routes run directly from Forest Hall to Backworth: the 353 (Go North East), the 356 (Go North East), the 682 (Stagecoach North East), the 680 (DM Motor Services). The most frequent is the 353, 17 times each weekday — board at Station Road North (E-Bound) and get off at Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Forest Hall to Backworth?
Between 10 minutes on the 682 and 25 on the 356, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Palmersville, Holystone, West Allotment, Shiremoor on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Forest Hall to Backworth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:31 and the last around 22:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Forest Hall to Backworth?
Adult singles from Forest Hall to Backworth: £2.50 on the 353 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 356 (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.