Bus 39A in Birmingham links Plough Avenue and Longbridge Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 37 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 39 minutes. On a weekday it runs 10 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 39A |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Plough Avenue → Longbridge Station |
| End → start | Longbridge Station → Plough Avenue |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 37 / 34 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 39 minutes |
| Trips per day | 10 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 60 · midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «Plough Avenue» | 07:49 / 16:49 |
| First / last trip from «Longbridge Station» | 09:03 / 16:03 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 39A
Outbound: Plough Avenue → Longbridge Station
This direction has 37 stops. The route passes Tibbatts Close, Overfield Drive, Clavedon Close, The Black Horse. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plough Avenue | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Tibbatts Close | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Warstone Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Wood Leasow | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Glenside | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Stonehouse Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Simmons Leasow | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Hillcrest School | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Stonebrook Way | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Overfield Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Shenley Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Ilmington Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Weoley Castle Post Office | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Bentley Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | The Weoley Castle | 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 |
Inbound: Longbridge Station → Plough Avenue
This direction has 34 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 | Woodgate Valley Fire Station | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Hillcrest School | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Simmons Leasow | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Stonehouse Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Sommerfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Plough Avenue | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 10 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Plough Avenue» | 07:49 — 16:49 | — — — |
| From «Longbridge Station» | 09:03 — 16:03 | — — — |
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 39A cost?
3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Plough Avenue the first is at 07:49 and the last at 16:49. From Longbridge Station they are 09:03 and 16:03.
How long does the trip from Plough Avenue to Longbridge Station take?
About 39 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
37 outbound and 34 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 39A 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)).