Bus from Walkergate to High Heaton
3 direct routes · about 11 min · first bus 06:57, last bus 17:57 (weekdays).
Next buses to High Heaton as of 10:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Walkergate, 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 | ~11 min | 12 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:57 | 17:57 | Benfield Road - Appletree Gardens (N-Bound) | Freeman Hospital (B) | — |
| 18A | Stagecoach North East | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:39 | 07:39 | Sutton Street (N-Bound) | High Heaton (N-Bound) | — |
| 995 | Stagecoach North East | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:29 | 07:29 | Sutton Street (N-Bound) | High Heaton (N-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Walkergate 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, 18A bus or 995 bus timetable.
Fares from Walkergate to High Heaton
- £2.50 adult single on the 653 (Gateshead Central Buses) and the 995 (Stagecoach North East)
- £1.00 adult single on the 18A (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 Walkergate to High Heaton?
3 routes run directly from Walkergate to High Heaton: the 653 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 18A (Stagecoach North East), the 995 (Stagecoach North East). The most frequent is the 653, 12 times each weekday — board at Benfield Road - Appletree Gardens (N-Bound) and get off at Freeman Hospital (B), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Walkergate to High Heaton?
Around 11 minutes on the 653, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Walkergate to High Heaton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:57 and the last around 17:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Walkergate to High Heaton?
Adult singles from Walkergate to High Heaton: £2.50 on the 653 (Gateshead Central Buses) and the 995 (Stagecoach North East); £1.00 on the 18A (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.