Bus from Smethwick to Birmingham
6 direct routes · about 32 min · first bus 05:09, last bus 23:54 (weekdays); night service 87 runs 03:28–00:39.
Next buses to Birmingham as of 05:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Smethwick, 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 | ~32 min | 89 | Sat 71 · Sun 55 | 03:28 | 00:39 | Blue Gates (near) | Theatre Approach (Stop NS7) | Lee Bank |
| 80 | National Express West Midlands | ~32 min | 88 | Sat 65 · Sun 41 | 05:09 | 23:54 | Blue Gates (near) | Five Ways Station (near) | Lee Bank |
| 89 | National Express West Midlands | ~21 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 15 | 05:32 | 23:07 | Blue Gates (outside) | Grove Lane (before) | Oldbury |
| 54 | Diamond Bus | ~42 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 9 | 06:33 | 19:35 | Blue Gates (near) | Fleming Road (before) | West Bromwich, Oldbury & Brandhall |
| 21 | Diamond Bus | ~3 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:48 | 14:48 | Hollybush (adj) | Bearwood Road (after) | Oldbury |
| NB2 | New Bharat Coaches (Southall, London) | ~15 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Rolfe St Station (near) | Soho Road (near) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Smethwick 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, 89 bus, 54 bus or 21 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Smethwick to Birmingham?
6 routes run directly from Smethwick to Birmingham: the 87 (National Express West Midlands), the 80 (National Express West Midlands), the 89 (National Express West Midlands), the 54 (Diamond Bus), the 21 (Diamond Bus), the NB2 (New Bharat Coaches (Southall, London)). The most frequent is the 87, 89 times each weekday — board at Blue Gates (near) and get off at Theatre Approach (Stop NS7), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Smethwick to Birmingham?
Around 32 minutes on the 87, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Lee Bank on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Smethwick to Birmingham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:09 and the last around 23:54 — and night service 87 runs 03:28–00:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Smethwick to Birmingham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.