Operated by National Express West Midlands. Registered as running via Maypole, Kings Heath, Moseley, Highgate. First bus 03:28, last bus 01:03. 361 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 05:29, last 01:03. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Night bus — overnight departures 22:00–07:00. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.

Wanted a different 50? 42 other bus routes are numbered 50 elsewhere in the UK — see every 50 bus timetable by area.

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with National Express West Midlands before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

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Service registration & registered changes

• Service change effective 30 August 2026
  To amend Route and Timetable.
• Service change effective 10 July 2026
  Birmingham → Druids Heath
• Expired effective 24 October 2022
  To amend Timetable.
• Service change effective 4 September 2022
  To amend Timetable.
• Expired effective 24 July 2022
  To amend Timetable.

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD0001111/47 · Changes in West Midlands Combined Authority · All service changes →

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Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 50 bus?

The first 50 departure on weekdays leaves at 03:28 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 50 bus?

The last 50 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 01:03. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 50 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). National Express West Midlands day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 50 bus?

The 50 is operated by National Express West Midlands.

Timetable data from National Express West Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD0001111/47. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.