Bus from High Heaton to Battle Hill
1 direct route · about 25 min · first bus 08:17, last bus 17:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Battle Hill as of 07:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in High Heaton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 653 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~25 min | 10 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 08:17 | 17:17 | Freeman Road-Hambledon Gardens (S-Bound) | Battle Hill Drive-Birkdale Close (E-Bound) | Wallsend |
Times are for the first boarding point in High Heaton 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 653 bus timetable.
Fares from High Heaton to Battle Hill
- £2.50 adult single on the 653 (Gateshead Central Buses)
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 High Heaton to Battle Hill?
The 653 (Gateshead Central Buses) runs directly from High Heaton to Battle Hill. Board at Freeman Road-Hambledon Gardens (S-Bound) and get off at Battle Hill Drive-Birkdale Close (E-Bound); the journey takes about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from High Heaton to Battle Hill?
Around 25 minutes on the 653, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Wallsend on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from High Heaton to Battle Hill?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:17 and the last around 17:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from High Heaton to Battle Hill?
An adult single from High Heaton to Battle Hill is £2.50 on the 653 (Gateshead Central Buses), from Freeman Road-Hambledon Gardens (S-Bound) to Battle Hill Drive-Birkdale Close (E-Bound). 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.