Bus from Smethwick to Cape Hill
5 direct routes · 3–19 min · first bus 05:09, last bus 23:54 (weekdays); night service 87 runs 03:28–00:39.
Next buses to Cape Hill as of 11:06
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 | ~8 min | 89 | Sat 71 · Sun 55 | 03:28 | 00:39 | Blue Gates (near) | Windmill Lane (adj) | — |
| 80 | National Express West Midlands | ~11 min | 88 | Sat 65 · Sun 41 | 05:09 | 23:54 | Blue Gates (near) | Smethwick Market (opp) | — |
| 89 | National Express West Midlands | ~19 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 15 | 05:32 | 23:07 | Blue Gates (outside) | Windmill Lane (adj) | Oldbury |
| 54 | Diamond Bus | ~13 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 9 | 06:33 | 19:35 | Blue Gates (near) | Windmill Lane (opposite) | — |
| 21 | Diamond Bus | ~3 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:48 | 14:48 | Hollybush (adj) | Bearwood Road (after) | Oldbury |
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 Cape Hill?
5 routes run directly from Smethwick to Cape Hill: 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 most frequent is the 87, 89 times each weekday — board at Blue Gates (near) and get off at Windmill Lane (adj), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Smethwick to Cape Hill?
Between 3 minutes on the 21 and 19 on the 89, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Smethwick to Cape Hill?
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 Cape Hill?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.