Bus from Walsall to Birmingham
18 direct routes · 26–90 min · first bus 04:29, last bus 00:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Birmingham as of 06:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Walsall, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 705, 881, 400, 788, 77S
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 705 | National Express West Midlands | ~11 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:09 | 08:10 | Greaves Avenue (opp) | Barr Beacon School | — |
| 881 | National Express West Midlands | ~13 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:01 | 08:01 | Bell Road (adjacent) | Moreton Avenue (after) | Grove Vale |
| 400 | National Express | ~45 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 06:55 | 06:55 | Hatherton Street (Stop WE) | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | — |
| 788 | National Express West Midlands | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 07:59 | Walsall Town Hall (Stop WF) | Barr Beacon School | — |
| 77S | National Express West Midlands | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 07:38 | The Milestone (opp) | Maney Hill Road (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Walsall 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 X51 bus, 51 bus, 937 bus, 936 bus, 997 bus, 6 bus, 998 bus or 77 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Walsall to Birmingham?
18 routes run directly from Walsall to Birmingham: the X51 (National Express West Midlands), the 51 (National Express West Midlands), the 937 (National Express West Midlands), the 936 (National Express West Midlands), the 997 (National Express West Midlands), the 6 (National Express West Midlands), the 998 (National Express West Midlands), the 77 (National Express West Midlands), the 77A (National Express West Midlands), the 25 (Walsall Community Transport), the 78A (Walsall Community Transport), the 78 (Walsall Community Transport), the 424 (National Express), the 705 (National Express West Midlands), the 881 (National Express West Midlands), the 400 (National Express), the 788 (National Express West Midlands), the 77S (National Express West Midlands). The most frequent is the X51, 92 times each weekday — board at Queens Road (opposite) and get off at Dalton Street (near), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Walsall to Birmingham?
Between 26 minutes on the X51 and 90 on the 77A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Grove Vale on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Walsall to Birmingham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:29 and the last around 00:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Walsall to Birmingham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.