Bus from Birmingham to Solihull
42 direct routes · 30–63 min · first bus 04:45, last bus 01:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Solihull as of 04:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birmingham, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · 1S, 891, 863, 877, 180, 889, 502
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | National Express West Midlands | ~20 min | 2 | weekdays only | 16:45 | 16:45 | Acocks Green Village (Stop AJ) | Solihull Station (Stand A) | Olton |
| 891 | National Express West Midlands | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:25 | 07:25 | Adderley Street (after) | Marston Green Tavern (adjacent) | — |
| 863 | National Express West Midlands | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:14 | 08:14 | Yardley Wood Depot (opposite) | Sunhaven (adjacent) | — |
| 877 | National Express West Midlands | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 07:41 | Clay Lane (opp) | Solihull Hospital (adjacent) | Lyndon End |
| 180 | National Express | ~25 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 22:30 | 22:30 | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal (Stand H) | — |
| 889 | National Express West Midlands | ~2 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:52 | 07:52 | Mirfield Road (adjacent) | Centenary House (opposite) | — |
| 502 | Diamond Bus | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:31 | 07:31 | Albert Road (adj) | Reservoir Hotel (Opp) | Wythall |
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 6 bus, 14 bus, 97 bus, 94 bus, 4 bus, 95 bus, 72 bus or 60 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birmingham to Solihull?
42 routes run directly from Birmingham to Solihull: the 6 (National Express West Midlands), the 14 (National Express West Midlands), the 97 (National Express West Midlands), the 94 (National Express West Midlands), the 4 (National Express West Midlands), the 95 (National Express West Midlands), the 72 (National Express West Midlands), the 60 (National Express West Midlands), the X1 (National Express West Midlands), the X1 (National Express Coventry), the 17 (National Express West Midlands), the X2 (National Express West Midlands), the 2 (National Express West Midlands), the 76 (National Express West Midlands), the 49 (National Express West Midlands), the X12 (National Express West Midlands), the 97A (National Express West Midlands), the 4A (National Express West Midlands), the X13 (National Express West Midlands), the 71 (National Express West Midlands), the 17A (National Express West Midlands), the 96 (National Express West Midlands), the 5 (National Express West Midlands), the 98 (Diamond Bus), the 99 (Diamond Bus), the 630 (LandFlight), the 665 (LandFlight), the 27 (Diamond Bus), the A10 (LandFlight), the 664 (LandFlight), the 99A (Diamond Bus), the 210 (National Express), the 707 (National Express), the 777 (National Express), the 631 (LandFlight), the 1S (National Express West Midlands), the 891 (National Express West Midlands), the 863 (National Express West Midlands), the 877 (National Express West Midlands), the 180 (National Express), the 889 (National Express West Midlands), the 502 (Diamond Bus). The most frequent is the 6, 130 times each weekday — board at Palmerston Road (before) and get off at Solihull Station (Stand G), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birmingham to Solihull?
Between 30 minutes on the 60 and 63 on the 98, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birmingham to Solihull?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:45 and the last around 01:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birmingham to Solihull?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.