Bus from North Shields to Backworth
3 direct routes · 24–32 min · first bus 06:01, last bus 23:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Backworth as of 10:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in North Shields, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~25 min | 28 | weekends only | 05:53 | 20:00 | Transport Hub (Stand E) | Northumberland Park Interchange (NE-Bound) | Royal Quays, Percy Main, West Chirton, Silverlink, Cobalt & West Allotment |
| 353 | Go North East | ~24 min | 18 | Sat 17 · Sun 15 | 06:01 | 23:26 | Albion Road-Sidney Street (SW-Bound) | New York Road-Whitley Road (SE-Bound) | Billy Mill, New York, Cobalt & Shiremoor |
| 354 | Go North East | ~32 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:11 | 18:44 | Albion Road-Sidney Street (SW-Bound) | Killingworth Lane (SW-Bound) | Billy Mill, New York, Cobalt & Shiremoor |
Times are for the first boarding point in North Shields 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 19 bus, 353 bus or 354 bus timetable.
Fares from North Shields to Backworth
- £2.50 adult single on the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses)
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 353 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 354 (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 North Shields to Backworth?
3 routes run directly from North Shields to Backworth: the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 353 (Go North East), the 354 (Go North East). The most frequent is the 19, 28 times each weekday — board at Transport Hub (Stand E) and get off at Northumberland Park Interchange (NE-Bound), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from North Shields to Backworth?
Between 24 minutes on the 353 and 32 on the 354, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Royal Quays, Percy Main, West Chirton, Silverlink and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from North Shields to Backworth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:01 and the last around 23:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from North Shields to Backworth?
Adult singles from North Shields to Backworth: £2.50 on the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses); £2.50 on the 353 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 354 (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.