Birmingham Bus 20

Bus 20 in Birmingham links Sainsburys and Bearwood Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 36 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 31 minutes. On a weekday it runs 6 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 20

Outbound: Sainsburys → Bearwood Road

This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Oldbury Road, Griffin Industrial Estate, M5 Flyover, Hill Top Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Bearwood Road → Sainsburys

This direction has 37 stops. The route passes St Mary’s Church, Telford Close, Pitfields Close, Causeway Green. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 6 trips in one direction on a weekday.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 60 minutes; midday every 60 minutes.

Fare and payment

A single ride costs 3.00 £ — fare in effect since 28 June 2026. The same fare applies to National Express buses in Birmingham.

A single journey on a National Express bus costs £3.00 and is valid on one bus for one journey only — it gives no transfer. A multi-operator nBus day ticket costs £5.50 and works on every operator in the scheme.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a ride on bus 20 cost?

3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.

When do the first and last trips run?

From Sainsburys the first is at 09:35 and the last at 14:35. From Bearwood Road they are 10:00 and 15:00.

How long does the trip from Sainsburys to Bearwood Road take?

About 31 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

36 outbound and 37 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 20 run on weekends?

Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.

Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the Birmingham buses overview.

Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — National Express West Midlands. Fares — National Express West Midlands. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS)).