Bus from Short Cross to Bearwood (Oldbury)
2 direct routes · 20–30 min · first bus 04:47, last bus 00:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bearwood (Oldbury) as of 09:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Short Cross, 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 | ~30 min | 94 | Sat 78 · Sun 44 | 04:47 | 00:25 | Witley Avenue (opp) | Lordswood Road (Stop BV) | Halesowen, Birmingham, Hurst Green, Birmingham, Brandhall & Birmingham |
| HC2 | Thandi Red Limited | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:05 | 16:05 | Wallwell Lane (opp) | Lordswood Road (Stop BR) | Birmingham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Short Cross 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 or HC2 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Short Cross to Bearwood?
2 routes run directly from Short Cross to Bearwood: the 9 (National Express West Midlands), the HC2 (Thandi Red Limited). The most frequent is the 9, 94 times each weekday — board at Witley Avenue (opp) and get off at Lordswood Road (Stop BV), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Short Cross to Bearwood?
Between 20 minutes on the HC2 and 30 on the 9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Halesowen, Birmingham, Hurst Green, Birmingham and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Short Cross to Bearwood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:47 and the last around 00:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Short Cross to Bearwood?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.