Bus from Tile Cross to Birmingham
9 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 04:40, last bus 01:01 (weekdays); night service 97A runs 02:36–00:23.
Next buses to Birmingham as of 13:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | National Express West Midlands | ~39 min | 116 | Sat 89 · Sun 61 | 04:40 | 23:32 | Haywood Road (opp) | Matthew Boulton College (Stop JR2) | — |
| 97 | National Express West Midlands | ~35 min | 100 | Sat 85 · Sun 49 | 04:41 | 01:01 | Sheldon Hall Avenue (opp) | Birmingham Coach Station (Stop DS5) | — |
| 72 | National Express West Midlands | ~6 min | 84 | Sat 60 · Sun 33 | 05:14 | 23:51 | Bell Walk (opp) | Mirfield Road (after) | — |
| 17 | National Express West Midlands | ~39 min | 58 | Sat 49 · Sun 17 | 05:31 | 20:08 | Mackadown Lane (opp) | Birmingham Coach Station (Stop DS5) | — |
| 97A | National Express West Midlands | ~37 min | 41 | Sat 37 · Sun 40 | 02:36 | 00:23 | Leominster House (before) | Birmingham Coach Station (Stop DS5) | — |
| 17A | National Express West Midlands | ~41 min | 35 | Sat 33 · Sun 32 | 04:58 | 23:26 | Bell Walk (opp) | Birmingham Coach Station (Stop DS5) | — |
| A10 | LandFlight | ~3 min | 6 | weekdays only | 10:18 | 15:18 | Bell Walk (opp) | Elmstead Avenue (adj) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 891, 889
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 891 | National Express West Midlands | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:33 | 15:33 | Bell Walk (opp) | Mirfield Road (after) | — |
| 889 | National Express West Midlands | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:18 | 15:18 | Sheldon Hall Avenue (opp) | Mirfield Road (after) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tile 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 14 bus, 97 bus, 72 bus, 17 bus, 97A bus, 17A bus, A10 bus or 891 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Tile Cross to Birmingham?
9 routes run directly from Tile Cross to Birmingham: the 14 (National Express West Midlands), the 97 (National Express West Midlands), the 72 (National Express West Midlands), the 17 (National Express West Midlands), the 97A (National Express West Midlands), the 17A (National Express West Midlands), the A10 (LandFlight), the 891 (National Express West Midlands), the 889 (National Express West Midlands). The most frequent is the 14, 116 times each weekday — board at Haywood Road (opp) and get off at Matthew Boulton College (Stop JR2), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tile Cross to Birmingham?
Around 39 minutes on the 14, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Tile Cross to Birmingham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:40 and the last around 01:01 — and night service 97A runs 02:36–00:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tile Cross to Birmingham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.