Bus from Preston Grange to Backworth
3 direct routes · 11–26 min · first bus 07:35, last bus 22:54 (weekdays).
Next buses to Backworth as of 13:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Preston Grange, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | Go North East | ~26 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:35 | 19:04 | Rake Lane-Cedar Court (SW-Bound) | Killingworth Lane (SW-Bound) | New York, Cobalt & Shiremoor |
| 54A | Go North East | ~18 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 10 | 19:54 | 22:54 | Rake Lane-Cedar Court (SW-Bound) | Killingworth Lane (SW-Bound) | New York, Cobalt & Shiremoor |
| 682 | Stagecoach North East | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:18 | 15:18 | North Tyneside Hospital (NE-Bound) | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | Shiremoor |
Times are for the first boarding point in Preston Grange 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 356 bus, 54A bus or 682 bus timetable.
Fares from Preston Grange to Backworth
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 356 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 54A (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 Preston Grange to Backworth?
3 routes run directly from Preston Grange to Backworth: the 356 (Go North East), the 54A (Go North East), the 682 (Stagecoach North East). The most frequent is the 356, 12 times each weekday — board at Rake Lane-Cedar Court (SW-Bound) and get off at Killingworth Lane (SW-Bound), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Preston Grange to Backworth?
Between 11 minutes on the 682 and 26 on the 356, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at New York, Cobalt, Shiremoor on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston Grange to Backworth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:35 and the last around 22:54. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston Grange to Backworth?
Adult singles from Preston Grange to Backworth: £2.50 on the 356 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 54A (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.