654 West Allotment to Killingworth via Shiremoor, Backworth
Operated by Arriva North East. First bus 07:40, last bus 07:40. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 654? 8 other bus routes are numbered 654 elsewhere in the UK — see every 654 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:40 |
|---|---|
| Benton Road-Club (W-Bound) | 07:40 |
| Park Lane - Shiremoor Metro (N-Bound) | 07:47 |
| Station Road-Havelock Road (NW-Bound) | 07:50 |
| Backworth Lane (W-Bound) | 07:55 |
| East Bailey-Terminus (W-Bound) | 08:10 |
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.
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, 29 December, 30 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 654
654 towards Killingworth
All 26 stops
- Benton Road-Club (W-Bound) West Allotment
- Benton Road - Turner Street (NW-Bound) West Allotment
- New York Road-Benton Road (SE-Bound) West Allotment
- Park Lane-New York Road (N-Bound) Shiremoor
- Park Lane-Boundry Mills (N-Bound) Shiremoor
- Park Lane-Brenkley Avenue (N-Bound) Shiremoor
- Park Lane-Park Grove (N-Bound) Shiremoor
- Park Lane - Shiremoor Metro (N-Bound) Shiremoor
- Park Lane-Upper Crone Street (N-Bound) Shiremoor
- Earsdon Road-Park Lane (SW-Bound) Shiremoor
- Earsdon Road-Middle School (SW-Bound) Shiremoor
- Earsdon Road-Emerson Place (SW-Bound) Shiremoor
- Station Road-Whitley Road (NW-Bound) Backworth
- Station Road-Havelock Road (NW-Bound) Backworth
- Station Road-Business Park (N-Bound) Backworth
- Station Road-Nursery (N-Bound) Backworth
- Backworth (W-Bound) Backworth
- Backworth Lane (W-Bound) Backworth
- Killingworth Lane (SW-Bound) Backworth
- Simonside Way-Garleigh Close (W-Bound) Killingworth
- Simonside Way-Cragside Gardens (SW-Bound) Killingworth
- East Bailey - Garth 25 (SE-Bound) Killingworth
- East Bailey-Garth 27 (SW-Bound) Killingworth
- East Bailey-Goodwood (W-Bound) Killingworth
- East Bailey-Garth 32 (W-Bound) Killingworth
- East Bailey-Terminus (W-Bound) Killingworth
Service registration & registered changes
- Withdrawal effective 30 August 2026 Operating between West Allotment and George Stephenson given service number 654 effective from 30 August 2026.
- New service effective 30 August 2026 New service Monday to Friday
- Service change effective 4 January 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 4 September 2022 To amend Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Nexus).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB0002032/604 · Registration PB0002032/636 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne & Wear) · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 654 bus?
The first 654 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 654 bus?
The last 654 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 07:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 654 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 654 bus?
The 654 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 PB0002032/604. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.