Bus from Birmingham to Smethwick
7 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 04:01, last bus 01:11 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 06:16, last bus 01:11.
Next buses to Smethwick as of 18:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birmingham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | National Express West Midlands | ~25 min | 90 | Sat 71 · Sun 56 | 04:01 | 01:11 | Newhall Street (Stop GC1) | Blue Gates (outside) | — |
| 80 | National Express West Midlands | ~17 min | 90 | Sat 68 · Sun 41 | 04:51 | 00:43 | Shenstone Road (opp) | Blue Gates (outside) | — |
| 49 | National Express West Midlands | ~30 min | 38 | Sat 35 · Sun 23 | 06:24 | 23:42 | Long Hyde Road (adj) | West Park Road (adj) | Brandhall, Hurst Green & Oldbury |
| 89 | National Express West Midlands | ~23 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 15 | 06:06 | 23:32 | Grove Lane (after) | Blue Gates (near) | Oldbury |
| 54 | Diamond Bus | ~37 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 9 | 06:22 | 19:17 | Quinton Lane Island (before) | Blue Gates (outside) | Brandhall & Oldbury |
| 21 | Diamond Bus | ~2 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 10:15 | 15:15 | Hadley Stadium (adj) | Hollybush (opp) | West Bromwich & Oldbury |
| NB2 | New Bharat Coaches (Southall, London) | ~10 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 12:50 | 17:50 | Soho Road (near) | Rolfe St Station (near) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Birmingham 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 87 bus, 80 bus, 49 bus, 89 bus, 54 bus or 21 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birmingham to Smethwick?
7 routes run directly from Birmingham to Smethwick: the 87 (National Express West Midlands), the 80 (National Express West Midlands), the 49 (National Express West Midlands), the 89 (National Express West Midlands), the 54 (Diamond Bus), the 21 (Diamond Bus), the NB2 (New Bharat Coaches (Southall, London)). The most frequent is the 87, 90 times each weekday — board at Newhall Street (Stop GC1) and get off at Blue Gates (outside), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birmingham to Smethwick?
Around 25 minutes on the 87, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birmingham to Smethwick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:01 and the last around 01:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birmingham to Smethwick?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.