Bus 7 in Birmingham links Great Western Arcade and Court Lane. The route is 9.2 km long with 33 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 30 minutes. On a weekday it runs 79 trips in one direction, and 48 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 7 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Great Western Arcade → Court Lane |
| End → start | Court Lane → Great Western Arcade |
| Route length | 9.2 km / 9.1 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 33 / 32 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 30 minutes |
| Trips per day | 79 on weekdays, 48 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 12–17 · midday 12 · weekend 15–60 |
| First / last trip from «Great Western Arcade» | 00:07 / 23:37 |
| First / last trip from «Court Lane» | 04:34 / 23:42 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 7
Outbound: Great Western Arcade → Court Lane
This direction has 33 stops and runs 9.2 km. The route passes Lloyd House, Six Ways Aston, Deykin Avenue, College Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Western Arcade | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Lloyd House | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Hampton St | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | Lower Loveday Street | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | Tower Street | 1.1 km | |
| 6 | Newtown Police Station | 1.4 km | |
| 7 | Geach Street | 1.7 km | |
| 8 | Alma Street North | 2.1 km | |
| 9 | Six Ways Aston | 2.8 km | |
| 10 | Albert Road | 2.9 km | |
| 11 | Prestbury Road | 3.1 km | |
| 12 | Trinity Road | 3.5 km | |
| 13 | Jardine Road | 3.8 km | |
| 14 | Witton Square | 4.0 km | |
| 15 | Witton Station | 4.2 km | |
| 16 | Deykin Avenue | 4.4 km | |
| 17 | Wyrley Road | 4.9 km | |
| 18 | Moor Lane | 5.2 km | |
| 19 | North Park Road | 5.5 km | |
| 20 | Farley Road | 6.0 km | |
| 21 | Gipsy Lane | 6.3 km | |
| 22 | Ercall Close | 6.6 km | |
| 23 | College Road | 6.9 km | |
| 24 | Lyndham Close | 7.1 km | |
| 25 | Hawthorn Road | 7.4 km | |
| 26 | Hastings Road | 7.7 km | |
| 27 | The Circle | 8.1 km | |
| 28 | Capilano Road | 8.2 km | |
| 29 | Turfpits Lane | 8.5 km | |
| 30 | Sheddington Road | 8.7 km | |
| 31 | Abbeyfield Road | 8.8 km | |
| 32 | Flackwell Road | 9.1 km | |
| 33 | Court Lane | 9.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Court Lane → Great Western Arcade
This direction has 32 stops and runs 9.1 km. The route passes Flackwell Road, Hawthorn Road, Moor Lane, Prestbury Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Court Lane | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Flackwell Road | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Abbeyfield Road | 0.3 km | |
| 4 | Sheddington Road | 0.5 km | |
| 5 | Turfpits Lane | 0.7 km | |
| 6 | Capilano Road | 1.0 km | |
| 7 | The Circle | 1.2 km | |
| 8 | Hastings Road | 1.4 km | |
| 9 | Hawthorn Road | 1.9 km | |
| 10 | Lyndham Close | 2.1 km | |
| 11 | College Road | 2.3 km | |
| 12 | Ercall Close | 2.6 km | |
| 13 | Gipsy Lane | 2.9 km | |
| 14 | Farley Road | 3.3 km | |
| 15 | Brookvale Road | 3.6 km | |
| 16 | Moor Lane | 4.0 km | |
| 17 | Wyrley Road | 4.4 km | |
| 18 | Deykin Avenue | 4.6 km | |
| 19 | Witton Station | 5.0 km | |
| 20 | Witton Square | 5.2 km | |
| 21 | Jardine Road | 5.4 km | |
| 22 | Trinity Road | 5.7 km | |
| 23 | Prestbury Road | 6.1 km | |
| 24 | Albert Road | 6.2 km | |
| 25 | Six Ways Aston | 6.5 km | |
| 26 | Alma Street North | 7.0 km | |
| 27 | Geach Street | 7.3 km | |
| 28 | Newtown Police Station | 7.6 km | |
| 29 | Tower Street | 8.0 km | |
| 30 | Lower Loveday Street | 8.2 km | |
| 31 | Water Street | 8.5 km | |
| 32 | Great Western Arcade | 9.1 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 79 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 48 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Great Western Arcade» | 00:07 — 23:37 | 00:07 — 23:37 |
| From «Court Lane» | 04:34 — 23:42 | 06:34 — 23:42 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 12–17 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–15; on weekends every 15–60 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 7 cost?
3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Great Western Arcade the first is at 00:07 and the last at 23:37. From Court Lane they are 04:34 and 23:42.
How long does the trip from Great Western Arcade to Court Lane take?
About 30 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
33 outbound and 32 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 7 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 48 trips in one direction, running from Great Western Arcade between 00:07 and 23:37.
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)).