Bus from Wolverhampton to Birmingham
7 direct routes · about 85 min · first bus 04:28, last bus 22:14 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 05:53, last bus 22:19.
Next buses to Birmingham as of 18:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wolverhampton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X8 | National Express West Midlands | ~85 min | 44 | Sat 39 · Sun 27 | 04:28 | 22:14 | Temple Street (Stop AP) | Five Ways Metro (before) | Dudley, Oldbury, Blackheath, Hurst Green & Oldbury |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 808, 422, NB2, 829, W12, T52
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 808 | National Express | ~65 min | 2 | Fridays only | 08:40 | 11:40 | Coach Park (before) | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | Dudley |
| 422 | National Express | ~110 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 01:35 | 01:35 | Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand E) | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | Dudley |
| NB2 | New Bharat Coaches (Southall, London) | ~45 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 14:30 | 14:30 | Coach Park (before) | Soho Road (near) | Smethwick |
| 829 | National Express | ~110 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 01:35 | 01:35 | Coach Park (before) | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | Dudley |
| W12 | National Express | ~70 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 13:35 | 13:35 | Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand E) | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | Dudley & Oldbury |
| T52 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | weekends only | 09:35 | 09:35 | Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand E) | Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wolverhampton 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 X8 bus, 808 bus, 422 bus, 829 bus or W12 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?
7 routes run directly from Wolverhampton to Birmingham: the X8 (National Express West Midlands), the 808 (National Express), the 422 (National Express), the NB2 (New Bharat Coaches (Southall, London)), the 829 (National Express), the W12 (National Express), the T52 (National Express). The most frequent is the X8, 44 times each weekday — board at Temple Street (Stop AP) and get off at Five Ways Metro (before), about 85 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?
Around 85 minutes on the X8, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dudley, Oldbury, Blackheath, Hurst Green and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:28 and the last around 22:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.