Bus from Smethwick to Oldbury (West Midlands)
6 direct routes · 5–26 min · first bus 04:16, last bus 01:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Oldbury (West Midlands) as of 10:49
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 | ~16 min | 90 | Sat 72 · Sun 56 | 04:16 | 01:29 | Blue Gates (outside) | Sandwell Council House (adjacent) | — |
| 80 | National Express West Midlands | ~5 min | 90 | Sat 68 · Sun 41 | 05:04 | 00:54 | Blue Gates (outside) | Mallin Street (adj) | — |
| 89 | National Express West Midlands | ~6 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 15 | 05:32 | 23:07 | Blue Gates (outside) | Queens Road (after) | — |
| 54 | Diamond Bus | ~26 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 9 | 06:33 | 19:35 | Blue Gates (near) | Bristnall Fields (after) | Birmingham & West Bromwich |
| 21 | Diamond Bus | ~9 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:48 | 14:48 | Hollybush (adj) | Bearwood Road (Stop BD) | Birmingham |
| HC4 | Thandi Red Limited | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:43 | 07:43 | Smethwick Hall Park (opp) | Wigorn Road (adj) | — |
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, 21 bus or HC4 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Smethwick to Oldbury?
6 routes run directly from Smethwick to Oldbury: 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 HC4 (Thandi Red Limited). The most frequent is the 87, 90 times each weekday — board at Blue Gates (outside) and get off at Sandwell Council House (adjacent), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Smethwick to Oldbury?
Between 5 minutes on the 80 and 26 on the 54, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Smethwick to Oldbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:16 and the last around 01:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Smethwick to Oldbury?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.