Bus from Ridgacre to Short Cross
3 direct routes · 15–23 min · first bus 04:46, last bus 01:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Short Cross as of 09:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ridgacre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | National Express West Midlands | ~23 min | 98 | Sat 81 · Sun 45 | 04:46 | 01:37 | Quinton Lane Island (before) | Witley Avenue (adj) | Brandhall, Hurst Green, Halesowen & Fatherless Barn |
| 19 | Diamond Bus | ~23 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 13 | 06:55 | 22:23 | Tesco (adj) | Cranmoor Crescent (opp) | Hurst Green & Halesowen |
| HC2 | Thandi Red Limited | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:55 | 07:55 | Quinton Lane Island (before) | Wallwell Lane (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ridgacre 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, 19 bus or HC2 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ridgacre to Short Cross?
3 routes run directly from Ridgacre to Short Cross: the 9 (National Express West Midlands), the 19 (Diamond Bus), the HC2 (Thandi Red Limited). The most frequent is the 9, 98 times each weekday — board at Quinton Lane Island (before) and get off at Witley Avenue (adj), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ridgacre to Short Cross?
Between 15 minutes on the HC2 and 23 on the 9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Brandhall, Hurst Green, Halesowen, Fatherless Barn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ridgacre to Short Cross?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:46 and the last around 01:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ridgacre to Short Cross?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.