Bus from Centenary Square to Birmingham
11 direct routes · about 3 min · first bus 04:32, last bus 01:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Birmingham as of 11:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Centenary Square, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 829, 822
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 829 | National Express West Midlands | ~2 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:08 | 08:08 | Library Metro (Stop BR1) | Five Ways Metro (opp) | — |
| 822 | National Express West Midlands | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:42 | 07:42 | Library Metro (Stop BR1) | Five Ways Metro (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Centenary Square 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 9 bus, 23 bus, 24 bus, 126 bus, 12 bus, 13 bus, X8 bus or X10 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Centenary Square to Birmingham?
11 routes run directly from Centenary Square to Birmingham: the 9 (National Express West Midlands), the 23 (National Express West Midlands), the 24 (National Express West Midlands), the 126 (National Express West Midlands), the 12 (National Express West Midlands), the 13 (National Express West Midlands), the X8 (National Express West Midlands), the X10 (National Express West Midlands), the 10 (Kevs Cars and Coaches), the 829 (National Express West Midlands), the 822 (National Express West Midlands). The most frequent is the 9, 97 times each weekday — board at Library Metro (Stop BR1) and get off at Five Ways Metro (opp), about 3 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Centenary Square to Birmingham?
Around 3 minutes on the 9, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Centenary Square to Birmingham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:32 and the last around 01:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Centenary Square to Birmingham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.