Bus from West Bromwich to Smethwick
5 direct routes · 1–13 min · first bus 05:02, last bus 23:47 (weekdays); night service 87 runs 03:23–00:34.
Next buses to Smethwick as of 09:31
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | National Express West Midlands | ~7 min | 89 | Sat 71 · Sun 55 | 03:23 | 00:34 | Hindu Cultural Resource Centre (adj) | Blue Gates (near) | Oldbury |
| 80 | National Express West Midlands | ~11 min | 88 | Sat 65 · Sun 41 | 05:02 | 23:47 | Sandwell College (adj) | Blue Gates (near) | Oldbury |
| 89 | National Express West Midlands | ~13 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 15 | 05:22 | 22:57 | Dartmouth Square (opposite) | Blue Gates (outside) | — |
| 54 | Diamond Bus | ~12 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 9 | 06:23 | 19:23 | Dartmouth Square (opposite) | Blue Gates (near) | — |
| 21 | Diamond Bus | ~1 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 10:16 | 15:16 | Capethorn Road (opp) | Hollybush (opp) | Oldbury |
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 87 bus, 80 bus, 89 bus, 54 bus or 21 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from West Bromwich to Smethwick?
5 routes run directly from West Bromwich to Smethwick: 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 Hindu Cultural Resource Centre (adj) and get off at Blue Gates (near), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from West Bromwich to Smethwick?
Between 1 minutes on the 21 and 13 on the 89, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Oldbury on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from West Bromwich to Smethwick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:02 and the last around 23:47 — and night service 87 runs 03:23–00:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from West Bromwich to Smethwick?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.