Bus 80 in Birmingham links Markets and West Bromwich Bus Station. The route is 13.6 km long with 43 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 53 minutes. On a weekday it runs 78 trips in one direction, and 41 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 80 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Markets → West Bromwich Bus Station |
| End → start | West Bromwich Bus Station → Markets |
| Route length | 13.6 km / 13.4 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 43 / 46 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 53 minutes |
| Trips per day | 78 on weekdays, 41 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 12 · midday 12 · weekend 20–30 |
| First / last trip from «Markets» | 00:25 / 23:30 |
| First / last trip from «West Bromwich Bus Station» | 05:00 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 80
Outbound: Markets → West Bromwich Bus Station
This direction has 43 stops and runs 13.6 km. The route passes New Street Station, Wiggin Street, Ridgeway, Regent Street. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markets | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | New Street Station | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | Ernest Street | 1.3 km | |
| 4 | Granville Street | 1.6 km | |
| 5 | Bexhill Grove | 1.7 km | |
| 6 | Five Ways Station | 2.1 km | |
| 7 | Frederick Road | 2.4 km | |
| 8 | Friston Avenue | 2.7 km | |
| 9 | Leyburn Road | 3.1 km | |
| 10 | Ladywood Fire Station | 3.4 km | |
| 11 | Osler Street | 3.8 km | |
| 12 | Wiggin Street | 4.1 km | |
| 13 | Summerfield Crescent | 4.1 km | |
| 14 | Gillott Road | 4.2 km | |
| 15 | Dudley Road | 4.5 km | |
| 16 | Summerfield Park | 4.7 km | |
| 17 | Selwyn Road | 5.2 km | |
| 18 | Rotton Park Road | 5.5 km | |
| 19 | Shenstone Road | 5.7 km | |
| 20 | Ravenshaw Road | 6.1 km | |
| 21 | St Germain’s Church | 6.4 km | |
| 22 | Ridgeway | 6.7 km | |
| 23 | Selsey Road | 7.0 km | |
| 24 | Florence Road | 7.3 km | |
| 25 | Smethwick Market | 7.6 km | |
| 26 | St Matthew’s School | 7.9 km | |
| 27 | Windmill Crescent | 8.2 km | |
| 28 | Bush Avenue | 8.4 km | |
| 29 | Mencap Centre | 8.7 km | |
| 30 | Crocketts Lane | 9.1 km | |
| 31 | Piddock Road | 9.4 km | |
| 32 | Regent Street | 9.8 km | |
| 33 | Blue Gates | 10.1 km | |
| 34 | St Albans Road | 10.5 km | |
| 35 | Tollhouse Way | 10.7 km | |
| 36 | Smethwick Galton Bridge Station | 10.9 km | |
| 37 | Leasowes Care Centre | 11.3 km | |
| 38 | Mallin Street | 11.6 km | |
| 39 | Hackett Drive | 11.8 km | |
| 40 | Grice Street | 12.2 km | |
| 41 | Parliament Street | 12.6 km | |
| 42 | Boulton Road | 12.9 km | |
| 43 | West Bromwich Bus Station | 13.6 km | Terminus |
Inbound: West Bromwich Bus Station → Markets
This direction has 46 stops and runs 13.4 km. The route passes Sandwell College, Regent Street, Ridgeway, Wiggin Street. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Bromwich Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Sandwell College | 0.8 km | |
| 3 | Boulton Road | 1.2 km | |
| 4 | Parliament Street | 1.4 km | |
| 5 | Grice Street | 1.9 km | |
| 6 | Hackett Drive | 2.2 km | |
| 7 | Mallin Street | 2.5 km | |
| 8 | Leasowes Care Centre | 2.8 km | |
| 9 | Smethwick Galton Bridge Station | 3.0 km | |
| 10 | Tollhouse Way | 3.3 km | |
| 11 | St Albans Road | 3.5 km | |
| 12 | Blue Gates | 4.0 km | |
| 13 | Regent Street | 4.3 km | |
| 14 | Piddock Road | 4.6 km | |
| 15 | Crocketts Lane | 4.9 km | |
| 16 | Mencap Centre | 5.2 km | |
| 17 | Beech Way | 5.5 km | |
| 18 | Bush Avenue | 5.6 km | |
| 19 | Windmill Crescent | 5.8 km | |
| 20 | St Matthew’s School | 6.1 km | |
| 21 | Smethwick Market | 6.5 km | |
| 22 | Florence Road | 6.7 km | |
| 23 | Selsey Road | 7.1 km | |
| 24 | Ridgeway | 7.3 km | |
| 25 | George Dixon Academy | 7.7 km | |
| 26 | Ravenshaw Road | 8.0 km | |
| 27 | Shenstone Road | 8.1 km | |
| 28 | Rotton Park Road | 8.4 km | |
| 29 | Selwyn Road | 8.6 km | |
| 30 | City Rd Med Centre | 8.9 km | |
| 31 | Summerfield Park | 9.1 km | |
| 32 | Dudley Road | 9.2 km | |
| 33 | Gillott Road | 9.4 km | |
| 34 | Summerfield Crescent | 9.6 km | |
| 35 | Wiggin Street | 9.8 km | |
| 36 | Osler Street | 10.1 km | |
| 37 | Ladywood Fire Station | 10.3 km | |
| 38 | Leyburn Road | 10.8 km | |
| 39 | Friston Avenue | 11.1 km | |
| 40 | Frederick Road | 11.3 km | |
| 41 | Five Ways Station | 11.6 km | |
| 42 | Bexhill Grove | 11.8 km | |
| 43 | Granville Street | 12.1 km | |
| 44 | Ernest Street | 12.3 km | |
| 45 | Old Repertory Theatre | 12.9 km | |
| 46 | Markets | 13.4 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 78 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 41 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Markets» | 00:25 — 23:30 | 00:25 — 23:30 |
| From «West Bromwich Bus Station» | 05:00 — 23:45 | 07:25 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 12 minutes; midday every 12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–15; on weekends every 20–30 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 80 cost?
3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Markets the first is at 00:25 and the last at 23:30. From West Bromwich Bus Station they are 05:00 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from Markets to West Bromwich Bus Station take?
About 53 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
43 outbound and 46 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 80 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 41 trips in one direction, running from Markets between 00:25 and 23:30.
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)).