Bus from Bearwood (Oldbury) to Short Cross
2 direct routes · 20–27 min · first bus 04:43, last bus 01:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Short Cross as of 13:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bearwood, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | National Express West Midlands | ~27 min | 98 | Sat 81 · Sun 45 | 04:43 | 01:33 | Lordswood Road (Stop BR) | Witley Avenue (adj) | Birmingham, Brandhall, Birmingham, Hurst Green, Birmingham, Halesowen & 1 more |
| HC2 | Thandi Red Limited | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 07:50 | Lordswood Road (Stop BR) | Wallwell Lane (adj) | Birmingham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bearwood 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 9 bus or HC2 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bearwood to Short Cross?
2 routes run directly from Bearwood to Short Cross: the 9 (National Express West Midlands), the HC2 (Thandi Red Limited). The most frequent is the 9, 98 times each weekday — board at Lordswood Road (Stop BR) and get off at Witley Avenue (adj), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bearwood to Short Cross?
Between 20 minutes on the HC2 and 27 on the 9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Birmingham, Brandhall, Birmingham, Hurst Green and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bearwood to Short Cross?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:43 and the last around 01:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bearwood to Short Cross?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.