656 Killingworth to West Allotment via Backworth, Shiremoor
Operated by Stagecoach North East. First bus 14:16, last bus 15:09. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.00 — more.
Wanted a different 656? 8 other bus routes are numbered 656 elsewhere in the UK — see every 656 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:09 |
|---|---|
| East Bailey-Terminus (W-Bound) | 15:09 |
| Station Road-Nursery (S-Bound) | 15:17 |
| Station Road-Havelock Road (SE-Bound) | 15:19 |
| Park Lane - Shiremoor Metro (S-Bound) | 15:26 |
| New York Road-Benton Road (NW-Bound) | 15:31 |
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.
Fares on the 656
Adult single £1.00
The same for any journey on the 656, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 27 September 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach North East before you travel.
Tickets on the 656
Stagecoach North East publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Single · Return · Child Single
Ticket types come from Stagecoach North East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 26 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach 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 Stagecoach 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 656
656 towards West Allotment
All 23 stops
- East Bailey-Terminus (W-Bound) Killingworth
- East Bailey-Garth 32 (E-Bound) Killingworth
- East Bailey-Goodwood (E-Bound) Killingworth
- East Bailey-Garth 27 (NE-Bound) Killingworth
- East Bailey - Garth 25 (NW-Bound) Killingworth
- Simonside Way-Cragside Gardens (NE-Bound) Killingworth
- Simonside Way-Harwood Drive (E-Bound) Killingworth
- Killingworth Lane (N-Bound) Backworth
- Backworth Lane (E-Bound) Backworth
- Backworth (E-Bound) Backworth
- Station Road-Nursery (S-Bound) Backworth
- Station Road-Business Park (S-Bound) Backworth
- Station Road-Havelock Road (SE-Bound) Backworth
- Earsdon Road-Station Road (NE-Bound) Backworth
- Earsdon Road-Co-Operative Terrace (NE-Bound) Shiremoor
- Earsdon Road-Middle School (NE-Bound) Shiremoor
- Park Lane-Clara Avenue (S-Bound) Shiremoor
- Park Lane - Shiremoor Metro (S-Bound) Shiremoor
- Park Lane-Park Grove (S-Bound) Shiremoor
- Park Lane-Brenkley Avenue (S-Bound) Shiremoor
- Park Lane-Boundry Mills (S-Bound) Shiremoor
- New York Road-Park Lane (NW-Bound) Shiremoor
- New York Road-Benton Road (NW-Bound) West Allotment
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 656 bus?
The first 656 departure on weekdays leaves at 14:16 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 656 bus?
The last 656 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:09. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 656 bus cost?
Stagecoach North East's published fares on the 656: adult single £1.00. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Stagecoach North East sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 656 bus?
The 656 is operated by Stagecoach North East.
Timetable data from Stagecoach North East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.