Bus from Bearwood (Oldbury) to Smethwick
5 direct routes · 4–31 min · first bus 06:13, last bus 23:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Smethwick as of 06:23
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | National Express West Midlands | ~31 min | 38 | Sat 35 · Sun 23 | 06:23 | 23:41 | St Mary's Church (Stop BH) | West Park Road (adj) | Birmingham, Brandhall & Hurst Green |
| 89 | National Express West Midlands | ~14 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 15 | 06:13 | 23:38 | Stanhope Road (adj) | Blue Gates (near) | — |
| 54 | Diamond Bus | ~19 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 9 | 06:40 | 19:35 | Addenbrooke Road (after) | Blue Gates (outside) | Birmingham |
| 21 | Diamond Bus | ~7 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 10:10 | 15:10 | Bearwood Road (Stop BD) | Hollybush (opp) | Birmingham & West Bromwich |
| HC4 | Thandi Red Limited | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:17 | 16:17 | Ethel Road (before) | Smethwick Hall Park (adj) | — |
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 49 bus, 89 bus, 54 bus, 21 bus or HC4 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bearwood to Smethwick?
5 routes run directly from Bearwood to Smethwick: the 49 (National Express West Midlands), the 89 (National Express West Midlands), the 54 (Diamond Bus), the 21 (Diamond Bus), the HC4 (Thandi Red Limited). The most frequent is the 49, 38 times each weekday — board at St Mary's Church (Stop BH) and get off at West Park Road (adj), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bearwood to Smethwick?
Between 4 minutes on the HC4 and 31 on the 49, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Birmingham, Brandhall, Hurst Green on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bearwood to Smethwick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:13 and the last around 23:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bearwood to Smethwick?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.