Bus from Killingworth to Backworth
9 direct routes · 7–19 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 23:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Backworth as of 13:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Killingworth, 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 | ~19 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 15 | 06:25 | 22:46 | Southgate-School (S-Bound) | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | Newcastle upon Tyne, Palmersville, Holystone, West Allotment & Shiremoor |
| 356 | Go North East | ~10 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:39 | 19:51 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | — |
| 354 | Go North East | ~14 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:53 | 19:18 | Southgate-School (NE-Bound) | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | Shiremoor |
| 19 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~12 min | 12 | Saturdays only | 06:52 | 17:52 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Northumberland Park Interchange (NE-Bound) | — |
| 54A | Go North East | ~13 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 11 | 20:13 | 23:13 | Southgate-School (NE-Bound) | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | Shiremoor |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 652, 682, 680, 656
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 652 | Go North East | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:12 | 15:12 | Simonside Way-Harwood Drive (E-Bound) | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | Shiremoor |
| 682 | Stagecoach North East | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:49 | 15:49 | Southgate-School (NE-Bound) | Killingworth Lane (N-Bound) | — |
| 680 | DM Motor Services | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:47 | 07:47 | Southgate-School (S-Bound) | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | Newcastle upon Tyne, Palmersville, Holystone, West Allotment & Shiremoor |
| 656 | Stagecoach North East | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:13 | 15:13 | Simonside Way-Harwood Drive (E-Bound) | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Killingworth 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, 354 bus, 19 bus, 54A bus, 652 bus, 682 bus or 680 bus timetable.
Fares from Killingworth to Backworth
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 353, 356 and 354 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses) and the 54A (Go North East)
- £1.00 adult single on the 656 (Stagecoach 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 Killingworth to Backworth?
9 routes run directly from Killingworth to Backworth: the 353 (Go North East), the 356 (Go North East), the 354 (Go North East), the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 54A (Go North East), the 652 (Go North East), the 682 (Stagecoach North East), the 680 (DM Motor Services), the 656 (Stagecoach North East). The most frequent is the 353, 17 times each weekday — board at Southgate-School (S-Bound) and get off at Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Killingworth to Backworth?
Between 7 minutes on the 652 and 19 on the 353, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Newcastle upon Tyne, Palmersville, Holystone, West Allotment and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Killingworth to Backworth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:25 and the last around 23:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Killingworth to Backworth?
Adult singles from Killingworth to Backworth: £2.50 on the 353, 356 and 354 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses) and the 54A (Go North East); £1.00 on the 656 (Stagecoach 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.