Bus 68 in Birmingham links Dale End and Amazon Warehouse. The route is 13.0 km long with 30 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 30 minutes. On a weekday it runs 3 trips in one direction, and 3 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 68 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Dale End → Amazon Warehouse |
| End → start | Amazon Warehouse → Dale End |
| Route length | 13.0 km / 12.8 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 30 / 32 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 30 minutes |
| Trips per day | 3 on weekdays, 3 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «Dale End» | 06:45 / 17:32 |
| First / last trip from «Amazon Warehouse» | 05:15 / 18:45 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 68
Outbound: Dale End → Amazon Warehouse
This direction has 30 stops and runs 13.0 km. The route passes Ryder Street, Sandy Lane, Stoneyhurst Road, TrustFord. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale End | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Ryder Street | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Aston University | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | Bagot Street | 1.2 km | |
| 5 | Dartmouth Circus | 1.6 km | |
| 6 | Radio House | 2.2 km | |
| 7 | Park Road | 2.3 km | |
| 8 | Portland Street | 2.7 km | |
| 9 | Sandy Lane | 2.9 km | |
| 10 | Aston Station | 3.3 km | |
| 11 | Waterworks Street | 3.6 km | |
| 12 | Salford Stadium | 4.0 km | |
| 13 | Salford Circus | 4.6 km | |
| 14 | Walker Drive | 5.1 km | |
| 15 | Ansell Road | 5.4 km | |
| 16 | Stoneyhurst Road | 5.6 km | |
| 17 | Wheelwright Road | 6.1 km | |
| 18 | Bromford Lane | 6.5 km | |
| 19 | Quilter Road | 6.8 km | |
| 20 | Inland Road | 7.1 km | |
| 21 | Bracken Road | 7.3 km | |
| 22 | Burcote Road | 7.7 km | |
| 23 | TrustFord | 8.3 km | |
| 24 | Ravenside Retail Park | 8.8 km | |
| 25 | Tyburn House Island | 9.1 km | |
| 26 | Yatesbury Avenue | 9.6 km | |
| 27 | Hansons Bridge Road | 9.9 km | |
| 28 | Forge Lane | 10.3 km | |
| 29 | Peddimore Lane | 11.9 km | |
| 30 | Amazon Warehouse | 13.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Amazon Warehouse → Dale End
This direction has 32 stops and runs 12.8 km. The route passes Peddimore Lane, TrustFord, Stoneyhurst Road, Sandy Lane. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon Warehouse | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Peddimore Lane | 0.9 km | |
| 3 | Caters Bridge | 2.1 km | |
| 4 | Forge Lane | 2.6 km | |
| 5 | Hansons Bridge Road | 3.1 km | |
| 6 | Yatesbury Avenue | 3.4 km | |
| 7 | Tyburn House Island | 3.8 km | |
| 8 | Ravenside Retail Park | 4.4 km | |
| 9 | TrustFord | 4.6 km | |
| 10 | Bracken Road | 5.5 km | |
| 11 | Inland Road | 6.0 km | |
| 12 | Quilter Road | 6.0 km | |
| 13 | Bromford Lane | 6.6 km | |
| 14 | Wheelwright Road | 6.9 km | |
| 15 | Abbotts Road | 7.1 km | |
| 16 | Stoneyhurst Road | 7.3 km | |
| 17 | Walker Drive | 7.7 km | |
| 18 | Hawkesyard Road | 7.9 km | |
| 19 | Salford Circus | 8.3 km | |
| 20 | Cuckoo Wharf | 8.9 km | |
| 21 | Waterworks Street | 9.2 km | |
| 22 | Aston Station | 9.3 km | |
| 23 | Sandy Lane | 9.8 km | |
| 24 | Portland Street | 10.2 km | |
| 25 | Park Road | 10.4 km | |
| 26 | Avenue Road | 10.7 km | |
| 27 | Dartmouth Circus | 11.1 km | |
| 28 | Bagot Street | 11.6 km | |
| 29 | Aston University | 11.8 km | |
| 30 | Ryder Street | 12.1 km | |
| 31 | Dalton Street | 12.4 km | |
| 32 | Dale End | 12.8 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 3 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 3 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Dale End» | 06:45 — 17:32 | 06:48 — 17:35 |
| From «Amazon Warehouse» | 05:15 — 18:45 | — — — |
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 68 cost?
3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Dale End the first is at 06:45 and the last at 17:32. From Amazon Warehouse they are 05:15 and 18:45.
How long does the trip from Dale End to Amazon Warehouse take?
About 30 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
30 outbound and 32 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 68 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 3 trips in one direction, running from Dale End between 06:48 and 17:35.
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)).