Birmingham Bus 55

Bus 55 in Birmingham links Tesco and Longbridge Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 93 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 109 minutes. On a weekday it runs 7 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 55

Outbound: Tesco → Longbridge Station

This direction has 93 stops. The route passes Ridgacre Road, The Court Oak, Elford Road, Northfield Shopping. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Longbridge Station → Tesco

This direction has 87 stops. The route passes Devon Way, The Black Horse, Northfield Road, Lordswood Road. 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 7 trips in one direction on a weekday.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 24–36 minutes, most often every 30; 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 55 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Tesco the first is at 09:22 and the last at 14:22. From Longbridge Station they are 09:09 and 14:16.

How long does the trip from Tesco to Longbridge Station take?

About 109 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

93 outbound and 87 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 55 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)).