Nexus School Buses Services 652 and 654
From Monday 5 January 2026
Following requests from Nexus in a response to address overcrowding issues faced for students traveling to George Stephenson High School, we will be making some slight adjustments to services 652 and 654 for the new school term from Monday 5th January
Service 652
Shiremoor to George Stephenson High School
The morning journey will operate 5 minutes later, departing Shiremoor Metro at the new time of 0745.
No change to the afternoon departures from the school
Service 654
West Allotment to George Stephenson High School
The service will now depart West Allotment at the new time of 0740, upon arrival at Northumberland Park, the route will be adjusted to additionally serve Moorside and Backworth before reaching the school. As a result the service will no longer operate via Holystone and Great Lime Road. Students are advised to catch service 653 in these areas.