Bus from Cape Hill to Smethwick
5 direct routes · 2–20 min · first bus 04:12, last bus 01:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Smethwick as of 09:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cape Hill, 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 | ~7 min | 90 | Sat 72 · Sun 56 | 04:12 | 01:24 | Windmill Lane (opposite) | Blue Gates (outside) | — |
| 80 | National Express West Midlands | ~9 min | 90 | Sat 68 · Sun 41 | 04:57 | 00:48 | Smethwick Market (adj) | Blue Gates (outside) | — |
| 89 | National Express West Midlands | ~20 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 15 | 06:08 | 23:34 | Windmill Lane (opposite) | Blue Gates (near) | Oldbury |
| 54 | Diamond Bus | ~13 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 9 | 06:46 | 19:40 | Windmill Lane (adj) | Blue Gates (outside) | — |
| 21 | Diamond Bus | ~2 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 10:15 | 15:15 | Hadley Stadium (adj) | Hollybush (opp) | West Bromwich & Oldbury |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cape Hill 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, 89 bus, 54 bus or 21 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cape Hill to Smethwick?
5 routes run directly from Cape Hill to Smethwick: the 87 (National Express West Midlands), the 80 (National Express West Midlands), the 89 (National Express West Midlands), the 54 (Diamond Bus), the 21 (Diamond Bus). The most frequent is the 87, 90 times each weekday — board at Windmill Lane (opposite) and get off at Blue Gates (outside), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cape Hill to Smethwick?
Between 2 minutes on the 21 and 20 on the 89, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cape Hill to Smethwick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:12 and the last around 01:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cape Hill to Smethwick?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.