Bus from West Monkseaton to Backworth
3 direct routes · 5–30 min · first bus 07:21, last bus 19:34 (weekdays).
Next buses to Backworth as of 08:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in West Monkseaton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~7 min | 12 | weekdays only | 07:21 | 19:34 | Earsdon Road - Metro (NW-Bound) | New York Road-Whitley Road (SE-Bound) | Shiremoor |
| 356 | Go North East | ~30 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:31 | 19:00 | Cauldwell Lane-Holmwood Avenue (SW-Bound) | Killingworth Lane (SW-Bound) | New York, Cobalt & Shiremoor |
| 682 | Stagecoach North East | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:24 | 15:24 | Earsdon Road - Metro (NW-Bound) | Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) | Shiremoor |
Times are for the first boarding point in West Monkseaton 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 350 bus, 356 bus or 682 bus timetable.
Fares from West Monkseaton to Backworth
- £2.50 adult single on the 350 (Gateshead Central Buses)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 356 (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 West Monkseaton to Backworth?
3 routes run directly from West Monkseaton to Backworth: the 350 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 356 (Go North East), the 682 (Stagecoach North East). The most frequent is the 350, 12 times each weekday — board at Earsdon Road - Metro (NW-Bound) and get off at New York Road-Whitley Road (SE-Bound), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from West Monkseaton to Backworth?
Between 5 minutes on the 682 and 30 on the 356, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Shiremoor on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from West Monkseaton to Backworth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:21 and the last around 19:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from West Monkseaton to Backworth?
Adult singles from West Monkseaton to Backworth: £2.50 on the 350 (Gateshead Central Buses); £2.50 on the 356 (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.