553 High Heaton to Regent Centre via South Gosforth, Gosforth
Operated by Arriva North East. First bus 06:30, last bus 20:23. 52 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 553? 6 other bus routes are numbered 553 elsewhere in the UK — see every 553 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:43 | 07:13 | 07:53 | 08:33 | 09:13 | 09:48 | 10:18 | 10:48 | 11:18 | 11:48 | 12:18 | 12:48 | 13:18 | 13:48 | 14:18 | 14:48 | 15:18 | 15:58 | 16:38 | 17:18 | 17:53 | 18:23 | 18:53 | 19:23 | 19:53 | 20:23 |
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| Freeman Hospital Grounds (SE-Bound) | 06:43 | 07:13 | 07:53 | 08:33 | 09:13 | 09:48 | 10:18 | 10:48 | 11:18 | 11:48 | 12:18 | 12:48 | 13:18 | 13:48 | 14:18 | 14:48 | 15:18 | 15:58 | 16:38 | 17:18 | 17:53 | 18:23 | 18:53 | 19:23 | 19:53 | 20:23 |
| Church Avenue-Church Road (SW-Bound) | 06:48 | 07:18 | 07:59 | 08:39 | 09:19 | 09:53 | 10:23 | 10:53 | 11:23 | 11:53 | 12:23 | 12:53 | 13:23 | 13:53 | 14:23 | 14:55 | 15:25 | 16:05 | 16:45 | 17:25 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 18:58 | 19:28 | 19:58 | 20:28 |
| Interchange (Stand A) | 06:51 | 07:21 | 08:04 | 08:44 | 09:24 | 09:58 | 10:28 | 10:58 | 11:28 | 11:58 | 12:28 | 12:58 | 13:28 | 13:58 | 14:28 | 15:03 | 15:33 | 16:13 | 16:55 | 17:35 | 18:05 | 18:35 | 19:03 | 19:33 | 20:03 | 20:33 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 553
Arriva North East publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.
Adult Single
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Arriva North East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 October 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Arriva North East.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Arriva North East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 553
553 towards Regent Centre
All 10 stops
- Freeman Hospital Grounds (SE-Bound) High Heaton
- Freeman Hospital (B) High Heaton
- Freeman Road-Castle Farm Road (NW-Bound) South Gosforth
- Freeman Road-Lilburn Gardens (N-Bound) South Gosforth
- South Gosforth Roundabout (W-Bound) South Gosforth
- Church Avenue-Church Road (SW-Bound) South Gosforth
- Church Avenue-Rectory Grove (NW-Bound) Gosforth
- Church Road - Moor Road North (W-Bound) Gosforth
- Lansdowne Terrace (N-Bound) Gosforth
- Interchange (Stand A) Regent Centre
553 towards High Heaton
All 8 stops
- Interchange (Stand A) Regent Centre
- Lansdowne Terrace (S-Bound) Gosforth
- Church Road - Rotherwell Road (E-Bound) Gosforth
- Church Avenue-Church Road (NE-Bound) South Gosforth
- South Gosforth Roundabout (E-Bound) South Gosforth
- South Gosforth Roundabout (S-Bound) South Gosforth
- Freeman Road-Castle Dene School (S-Bound) South Gosforth
- Freeman Hospital Grounds (SE-Bound) High Heaton
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 1 September 2024 New Service
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB0002032/624 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne & Wear) · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 553 bus?
The first 553 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 553 bus?
The last 553 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:23. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 553 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Arriva North East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 553 bus?
The 553 is operated by Arriva North East.
Timetable data from Arriva North East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB0002032/624. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.