Bus from Oldbury (West Midlands) to Smethwick
7 direct routes · 4–26 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 00:00 (weekdays); night service 87 runs 03:19–00:30.
Next buses to Smethwick as of 11:52
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Oldbury, 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 | ~12 min | 89 | Sat 71 · Sun 55 | 03:19 | 00:30 | Oldbury Interchange (Stop OF) | Blue Gates (near) | West Bromwich |
| 80 | National Express West Midlands | ~6 min | 88 | Sat 65 · Sun 41 | 05:05 | 23:50 | Mallin Street (opp) | Blue Gates (near) | — |
| 49 | National Express West Midlands | ~4 min | 39 | Sat 35 · Sun 23 | 06:10 | 00:00 | Richmond Hill (opposite) | West Park Road (adj) | — |
| 89 | National Express West Midlands | ~7 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 15 | 06:20 | 23:44 | Queens Road (before) | Blue Gates (near) | — |
| 54 | Diamond Bus | ~26 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 9 | 06:33 | 19:28 | Bristnall Fields (before) | Blue Gates (outside) | Birmingham |
| 21 | Diamond Bus | ~7 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 10:10 | 15:10 | Bearwood Road (Stop BD) | Hollybush (opp) | Birmingham & West Bromwich |
| HC4 | Thandi Red Limited | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:17 | 16:17 | Ethel Road (before) | Smethwick Hall Park (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Oldbury 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, 49 bus, 89 bus, 54 bus, 21 bus or HC4 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Oldbury to Smethwick?
7 routes run directly from Oldbury to Smethwick: the 87 (National Express West Midlands), the 80 (National Express West Midlands), the 49 (National Express West Midlands), the 89 (National Express West Midlands), the 54 (Diamond Bus), the 21 (Diamond Bus), the HC4 (Thandi Red Limited). The most frequent is the 87, 89 times each weekday — board at Oldbury Interchange (Stop OF) and get off at Blue Gates (near), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Oldbury to Smethwick?
Between 4 minutes on the 49 and 26 on the 54, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at West Bromwich on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Oldbury to Smethwick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:05 and the last around 00:00 — and night service 87 runs 03:19–00:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Oldbury to Smethwick?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.