Bus from California (Birmingham) to Five Ways
4 direct routes · 21–29 min · first bus 04:10, last bus 00:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Five Ways as of 14:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in California, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | National Express West Midlands | ~21 min | 96 | Sat 78 · Sun 45 | 04:10 | 00:39 | Hillcrest School (adj) | Five Ways Metro (before) | — |
| X22 | National Express West Midlands | ~21 min | 48 | Sat 44 · Sun 34 | 05:33 | 23:07 | Hillcrest School (adj) | George Road (before) | — |
| 10 | Kevs Cars and Coaches | ~29 min | 5 | weekdays only | 07:00 | 16:28 | Rickyard Piece (opposite) | Five Ways Metro (before) | — |
| 822 | National Express West Midlands | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:46 | 15:46 | Hillcrest School (adj) | Five Ways Metro (before) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in California 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 23 bus, X22 bus, 10 bus or 822 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from California to Five Ways?
4 routes run directly from California to Five Ways: the 23 (National Express West Midlands), the X22 (National Express West Midlands), the 10 (Kevs Cars and Coaches), the 822 (National Express West Midlands). The most frequent is the 23, 96 times each weekday — board at Hillcrest School (adj) and get off at Five Ways Metro (before), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from California to Five Ways?
Between 21 minutes on the 23 and 29 on the 10, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from California to Five Ways?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:10 and the last around 00:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from California to Five Ways?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.