Bus from High Heaton to Walkergate
1 direct route · about 12 min · first bus 07:17, last bus 18:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Walkergate as of 11:34
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 | ~12 min | 12 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:17 | 18:17 | Freeman Road-Hambledon Gardens (S-Bound) | Shields Road-Westbourne Avenue (NE-Bound) | — |
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 Walkergate
- £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 Walkergate?
The 653 (Gateshead Central Buses) runs directly from High Heaton to Walkergate. Board at Freeman Road-Hambledon Gardens (S-Bound) and get off at Shields Road-Westbourne Avenue (NE-Bound); the journey takes about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from High Heaton to Walkergate?
Around 12 minutes on the 653, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from High Heaton to Walkergate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:17 and the last around 18:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from High Heaton to Walkergate?
An adult single from High Heaton to Walkergate is £2.50 on the 653 (Gateshead Central Buses), from Freeman Road-Hambledon Gardens (S-Bound) to Shields Road-Westbourne Avenue (NE-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.