Bus 39 in Birmingham links Longbridge Station and Fleming 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 44 minutes. On a weekday it runs 9 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 39 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Longbridge Station → Fleming Road |
| End → start | Fleming Road → Longbridge Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 36 / 37 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 44 minutes |
| Trips per day | 9 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 60 · midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «Longbridge Station» | 08:33 / 16:33 |
| First / last trip from «Fleming Road» | 08:18 / 17:18 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 39
Outbound: Longbridge Station → Fleming Road
This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Devon Way, Northfield Shopping, Homedene Road, Shenley Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longbridge Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Devon Way | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Longbridge Technology Park | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Farren Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Lydiate Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Josiah Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Hanging Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | South Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Quarry Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Northfield Shopping | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Bell Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Lockwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | The Black Horse | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Lockwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Colworth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Taysfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Bangham Pit Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Homedene Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Clavedon Close | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Draycott Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Shenley Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | The Weoley Castle | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Bentley Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Somerford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Ilmington Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Shenley Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Overfield Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Middle Acre Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Hillcrest School | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Dufton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Moat Meadows | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Mayswood Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Faraday Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Wedgewood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Pitman Road | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Fleming Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Fleming Road → Longbridge Station
This direction has 37 stops. The route passes Pitman Road, Shenley Lane, Clavedon Close, The Black Horse. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fleming Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Pitman Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Wedgewood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Faraday Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Mayswood Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Moat Meadows | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Dufton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Stonebrook Way | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Overfield Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Shenley Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Ilmington Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Weoley Castle Post Office | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Bentley Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | The Weoley Castle | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Shenley Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Shenley Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Draycott Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Clavedon Close | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Homedene Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Bangham Pit Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Taysfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Vineyard Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | School Playing Fields | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Colworth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Lockwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | The Black Horse | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Northfield Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Lockwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Bell Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Northfield Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | South Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Hanging Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Josiah Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Tessall Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Longbridge Technology Park | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Devon Way | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Longbridge Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 9 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Longbridge Station» | 08:33 — 16:33 | — — — |
| From «Fleming Road» | 08:18 — 17:18 | — — — |
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 39 cost?
3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Longbridge Station the first is at 08:33 and the last at 16:33. From Fleming Road they are 08:18 and 17:18.
How long does the trip from Longbridge Station to Fleming Road take?
About 44 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 39 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)).