Bus from Blackheath (West Midlands) to Kates Hill
4 direct routes · 14–23 min · first bus 06:13, last bus 00:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kates Hill as of 10:37
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Blackheath, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X8 | National Express West Midlands | ~14 min | 46 | Sat 39 · Sun 26 | 06:13 | 00:02 | Carlyle Road (before) | St John's Road (opp) | Oldbury |
| 14 | Diamond Bus | ~20 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:17 | 19:26 | Station Road (after) | St John's Road (opp) | Oldbury |
| 215 | Diamond Bus | ~18 min | 7 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 06:58 | 19:08 | Carlyle Road (before) | St John's Road (opp) | Oldbury |
| 216 | Diamond Bus | ~23 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 10:03 | 15:03 | Carlyle Road (before) | St John's Road (opp) | Oldbury |
Times are for the first boarding point in Blackheath 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 X8 bus, 14 bus, 215 bus or 216 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Blackheath to Kates Hill?
4 routes run directly from Blackheath to Kates Hill: the X8 (National Express West Midlands), the 14 (Diamond Bus), the 215 (Diamond Bus), the 216 (Diamond Bus). The most frequent is the X8, 46 times each weekday — board at Carlyle Road (before) and get off at St John's Road (opp), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Blackheath to Kates Hill?
Between 14 minutes on the X8 and 23 on the 216, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Oldbury on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Blackheath to Kates Hill?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:13 and the last around 00:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Blackheath to Kates Hill?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.