Bus from West Bromwich to Birmingham
10 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 04:58, last bus 23:47 (weekdays); night services 74 and 87 run 03:23–00:39.
Next buses to Birmingham as of 09:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in West Bromwich, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | National Express West Midlands | ~34 min | 171 | Sat 148 · Sun 106 | 03:27 | 00:39 | Dartmouth Square (opposite) | Water Street (Stop CN1) | — |
| 87 | National Express West Midlands | ~39 min | 89 | Sat 71 · Sun 55 | 03:23 | 00:34 | Hindu Cultural Resource Centre (adj) | Theatre Approach (Stop NS7) | Oldbury, Smethwick & Lee Bank |
| 80 | National Express West Midlands | ~42 min | 88 | Sat 65 · Sun 41 | 05:02 | 23:47 | Sandwell College (adj) | Five Ways Station (near) | Oldbury, Smethwick & Lee Bank |
| 5 | National Express West Midlands | ~40 min | 77 | Sat 64 · Sun 39 | 05:05 | 23:21 | New Street (after) | Maney Hill Road (opp) | Lyndon, Newton & Grove Vale |
| 16A | Diamond Bus | ~40 min | 47 | Sat 43 · Sun 29 | 04:58 | 23:18 | New Street (after) | Water Street (Stop CN1) | Lyndon & Newton |
| 48 | National Express West Midlands | ~31 min | 46 | Sat 43 · Sun 25 | 04:46 | 23:11 | Sandwell College (adj) | York Street (opp) | Oldbury |
| 49 | National Express West Midlands | ~31 min | 37 | Sat 35 · Sun 23 | 05:52 | 23:12 | Sandwell College (adj) | Galton Road (before) | Oldbury, Hurst Green & Brandhall |
| 89 | National Express West Midlands | ~34 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 15 | 05:22 | 22:57 | Dartmouth Square (opposite) | Grove Lane (before) | Smethwick, Oldbury, Smethwick & Oldbury |
| 54 | Diamond Bus | ~52 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 9 | 06:23 | 19:23 | Dartmouth Square (opposite) | Fleming Road (before) | Smethwick, Oldbury & Brandhall |
| 61 | Diamond Bus | ~28 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 17:45 | Dartmouth Square (opposite) | Leslie Rd (Stop PS) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in West Bromwich 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 74 bus, 87 bus, 80 bus, 5 bus, 16A bus, 48 bus, 49 bus or 89 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from West Bromwich to Birmingham?
10 routes run directly from West Bromwich to Birmingham: the 74 (National Express West Midlands), the 87 (National Express West Midlands), the 80 (National Express West Midlands), the 5 (National Express West Midlands), the 16A (Diamond Bus), the 48 (National Express West Midlands), the 49 (National Express West Midlands), the 89 (National Express West Midlands), the 54 (Diamond Bus), the 61 (Diamond Bus). The most frequent is the 74, 171 times each weekday — board at Dartmouth Square (opposite) and get off at Water Street (Stop CN1), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from West Bromwich to Birmingham?
Around 34 minutes on the 74, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from West Bromwich to Birmingham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:58 and the last around 23:47 — and night services 74 and 87 run 03:23–00:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from West Bromwich to Birmingham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.