Bus from Digbeth to Old Swan
3 direct routes · about 185 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 22:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Old Swan as of 09:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Digbeth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541 | National Express | ~185 min | 3 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 13:50 | 22:25 | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | Broadgreen Interchange (Stop A) | Manchester |
| 120 | National Express | ~190 min | 1 | not Fridays | 09:00 | 09:00 | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | Broadgreen Interchange (Stop A) | Manchester |
| 421 | National Express | ~160 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 05:35 | 05:35 | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | Broadgreen Interchange (Stop A) | Manchester |
Times are for the first boarding point in Digbeth 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 541 bus, 120 bus or 421 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Digbeth to Old Swan?
3 routes run directly from Digbeth to Old Swan: the 541 (National Express), the 120 (National Express), the 421 (National Express). The most frequent is the 541, 3 times each weekday — board at Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) and get off at Broadgreen Interchange (Stop A), about 185 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Digbeth to Old Swan?
Around 185 minutes on the 541, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Manchester on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Digbeth to Old Swan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 22:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Digbeth to Old Swan?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.