Bus 22 in Birmingham links Oldbury Interchange and Midland Met Hospital. The route is 10.9 km long with 33 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 34 minutes. On a weekday it runs 23 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 22 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Oldbury Interchange → Midland Met Hospital |
| End → start | Midland Met Hospital → Oldbury Interchange |
| Route length | 10.9 km / 10.8 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 33 / 35 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 34 minutes |
| Trips per day | 23 on weekdays one way (9 on weekdays → Oldbury Interchange) |
| Frequency | peak 25–30 · midday 5–30 |
| First / last trip from «Oldbury Interchange» | 09:25 / 17:35 |
| First / last trip from «Midland Met Hospital» | 09:05 / 17:20 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 22
Outbound: Oldbury Interchange → Midland Met Hospital
This direction has 33 stops and runs 10.9 km. The route passes Oldbury Ringway, Kenelm Road, Princess Road, The Bear Tavern. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oldbury Interchange | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Oldbury Ringway | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | Park Lane Industrial Estate | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | Park Street | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | Langley Post Office | 1.7 km | |
| 6 | Edward Street | 2.1 km | |
| 7 | New Henry Street | 2.4 km | |
| 8 | Parkfield Road | 2.8 km | |
| 9 | Kenelm Road | 3.1 km | |
| 10 | Oldbury College of Sport | 3.4 km | |
| 11 | Bristnall Fields | 3.6 km | |
| 12 | Bristnall Fields | 3.8 km | |
| 13 | Siskin Close | 4.2 km | |
| 14 | The George | 4.4 km | |
| 15 | Sandfields Road | 4.8 km | |
| 16 | Princess Road | 5.3 km | |
| 17 | Hurst Road | 5.7 km | |
| 18 | Alexander Road | 6.1 km | |
| 19 | Lincoln Road | 6.3 km | |
| 20 | Rathbone Road | 6.5 km | |
| 21 | Gladys Road | 6.9 km | |
| 22 | Wigorn Road | 7.2 km | |
| 23 | The Bear Tavern | 7.4 km | |
| 24 | Bearwood Road | 7.8 km | |
| 25 | Three Shires Oak Road | 7.9 km | |
| 26 | Drayton Road | 8.3 km | |
| 27 | Barnsley Road | 8.4 km | |
| 28 | Beverley House | 8.7 km | |
| 29 | Bernard Road | 9.0 km | |
| 30 | George Dixon Academy | 9.4 km | |
| 31 | Ravenshaw Road | 9.7 km | |
| 32 | Shenstone Road | 9.8 km | |
| 33 | Midland Met Hospital | 10.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Midland Met Hospital → Oldbury Interchange
This direction has 35 stops and runs 10.8 km. The route passes Midland Met Hospital, Bearwood Road, Princess Road, Kenelm Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland Met Hospital | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Midland Met Hospital | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | Shenstone Road | 1.4 km | |
| 4 | Ravenshaw Road | 1.8 km | |
| 5 | George Dixon Academy | 2.2 km | |
| 6 | Bernard Road | 2.4 km | |
| 7 | Beverley House | 2.8 km | |
| 8 | Barnsley Road | 2.9 km | |
| 9 | Drayton Road | 3.1 km | |
| 10 | Bearwood Road | 3.4 km | |
| 11 | Three Shires Oak Road | 3.5 km | |
| 12 | The Bear Tavern | 3.6 km | |
| 13 | Ethel Road | 3.9 km | |
| 14 | Gladys Road | 4.2 km | |
| 15 | Lincoln Road | 4.6 km | |
| 16 | Alexander Road | 5.0 km | |
| 17 | Broadmoor Avenue | 5.5 km | |
| 18 | Princess Road | 5.6 km | |
| 19 | Edmonds Road | 5.8 km | |
| 20 | Sandfields Road | 6.2 km | |
| 21 | The George | 6.6 km | |
| 22 | Siskin Close | 6.8 km | |
| 23 | Bristnall Fields | 7.1 km | |
| 24 | Bristnall Fields | 7.2 km | |
| 25 | Oldbury College of Sport | 7.6 km | |
| 26 | Kenelm Road | 7.8 km | |
| 27 | Parkfield Road | 8.1 km | |
| 28 | New Henry Street | 8.5 km | |
| 29 | Edward Street | 8.7 km | |
| 30 | Langley Post Office | 9.0 km | |
| 31 | Titford Road | 9.4 km | |
| 32 | Park Street | 9.8 km | |
| 33 | Park Lane Industrial Estate | 10.1 km | |
| 34 | Oldbury Ringway | 10.4 km | |
| 35 | Oldbury Interchange | 10.8 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 23 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Oldbury Interchange» | 09:25 — 17:35 | — — — |
| From «Midland Met Hospital» | 09:05 — 17:20 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 25–30 minutes, most often every 27; midday every 5–30 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 22 cost?
3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Oldbury Interchange the first is at 09:25 and the last at 17:35. From Midland Met Hospital they are 09:05 and 17:20.
How long does the trip from Oldbury Interchange to Midland Met Hospital take?
About 34 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
33 outbound and 35 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 22 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)).