Bus from Birmingham to West Bromwich
10 direct routes · about 32 min · first bus 04:02, last bus 01:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to West Bromwich as of 09:29
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | National Express West Midlands | ~32 min | 171 | Sat 148 · Sun 106 | 04:02 | 01:07 | St Paul's Metro (Stop CN4) | Dartmouth Square (before) | — |
| 80 | National Express West Midlands | ~26 min | 90 | Sat 68 · Sun 41 | 04:51 | 00:43 | Shenstone Road (opp) | Boulton Road (opp) | Smethwick & Oldbury |
| 5 | National Express West Midlands | ~19 min | 81 | Sat 65 · Sun 39 | 05:31 | 23:52 | Pheasey Church (outside) | Stanway Road (adjacent) | Grove Vale, Newton & Lyndon |
| 16A | Diamond Bus | ~32 min | 47 | Sat 43 · Sun 29 | 05:42 | 00:03 | Colmore Circus (Stop PQ5) | Stanway Road (adjacent) | Newton |
| 48 | National Express West Midlands | ~27 min | 47 | Sat 44 · Sun 25 | 05:07 | 23:51 | War Lane (adj) | Boulton Road (opp) | Oldbury |
| 49 | National Express West Midlands | ~35 min | 38 | Sat 35 · Sun 23 | 06:24 | 23:42 | Long Hyde Road (adj) | Boulton Road (opp) | Brandhall, Hurst Green, Oldbury & Smethwick |
| 89 | National Express West Midlands | ~35 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 15 | 06:06 | 23:32 | Grove Lane (after) | Dartmouth Square (before) | Oldbury, Smethwick, Oldbury & Smethwick |
| 54 | Diamond Bus | ~52 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 9 | 06:22 | 19:17 | Quinton Lane Island (before) | West Bromwich Bus Station (Stand B) | Brandhall, Oldbury & Smethwick |
| 61 | Diamond Bus | ~30 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:53 | 18:03 | Wellhead Lane (Stop PK) | Dartmouth Square (before) | — |
| 21 | Diamond Bus | ~1 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 10:15 | 15:15 | Hadley Stadium (adj) | Capethorn Road (opp) | Oldbury & Smethwick |
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 74 bus, 80 bus, 5 bus, 16A bus, 48 bus, 49 bus, 89 bus or 54 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birmingham to West Bromwich?
10 routes run directly from Birmingham to West Bromwich: the 74 (National Express West Midlands), the 80 (National Express West Midlands), the 5 (National Express West Midlands), the 16A (Diamond Bus), the 48 (National Express West Midlands), the 49 (National Express West Midlands), the 89 (National Express West Midlands), the 54 (Diamond Bus), the 61 (Diamond Bus), the 21 (Diamond Bus). The most frequent is the 74, 171 times each weekday — board at St Paul's Metro (Stop CN4) and get off at Dartmouth Square (before), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birmingham to West Bromwich?
Around 32 minutes on the 74, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birmingham to West Bromwich?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:02 and the last around 01:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birmingham to West Bromwich?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.