Bus 82 in Birmingham links Colmore Row and Adkins Lane Terminus. The route is 6.8 km long with 25 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 31 minutes. On a weekday it runs 75 trips in one direction, and 53 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 82 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Colmore Row → Adkins Lane Terminus |
| End → start | Adkins Lane Terminus → Colmore Row |
| Route length | 6.7 km / 8.7 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 25 / 30 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 31 minutes |
| Trips per day | 75 on weekdays, 53 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 12–15 · midday 11–12 · weekend 15–30 |
| First / last trip from «Colmore Row» | 05:35 / 23:25 |
| First / last trip from «Adkins Lane Terminus» | 04:57 / 23:07 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 82
Outbound: Colmore Row → Adkins Lane Terminus
This direction has 25 stops and runs 6.8 km. The route passes Edmund Street, Ellen Street, City Road, Windmill Lane. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colmore Row | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Edmund Street | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Newhall Street | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | Charlotte Street | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | Nelson Street | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | Spring Hill Island | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | Ellen Street | 1.7 km | |
| 8 | College Street | 2.0 km | |
| 9 | Hooper Street | 2.4 km | |
| 10 | Heath Street | 2.7 km | |
| 11 | Summerfield Park | 2.9 km | |
| 12 | City Road | 3.2 km | |
| 13 | Dugdale Street | 3.5 km | |
| 14 | Midland Met Hospital | 3.8 km | |
| 15 | Grove Lane | 4.1 km | |
| 16 | Cape Primary School | 4.3 km | |
| 17 | Windmill Lane | 4.6 km | |
| 18 | Gilbert Road | 4.8 km | |
| 19 | Edgbaston Road | 5.0 km | |
| 20 | Hadley Stadium | 5.2 km | |
| 21 | Marlborough Road | 5.5 km | |
| 22 | Richmond Rd | 5.7 km | |
| 23 | Three Shires Oak Road | 6.1 km | |
| 24 | Sherwood Road | 6.4 km | |
| 25 | Adkins Lane Terminus | 6.7 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Adkins Lane Terminus → Colmore Row
This direction has 30 stops and runs 8.7 km. The route passes Sherwood Road, Gilbert Road, Summerfield Park, Charlotte Street. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adkins Lane Terminus | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Sherwood Road | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Three Shires Oak Road | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | Rawlings Rd | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | Richmond Rd | 1.0 km | |
| 6 | Marlborough Road | 1.2 km | |
| 7 | Hadley Stadium | 1.5 km | |
| 8 | Edgbaston Road | 1.8 km | |
| 9 | Gilbert Road | 2.0 km | |
| 10 | Windmill Lane | 2.1 km | |
| 11 | Cape Primary School | 2.4 km | |
| 12 | Grove Lane | 2.6 km | |
| 13 | Midland Met Hospital | 2.9 km | |
| 14 | Algernon Road | 3.1 km | |
| 15 | City Road | 3.4 km | |
| 16 | Summerfield Park | 3.6 km | |
| 17 | Heath Street | 3.9 km | |
| 18 | Hooper Street | 4.1 km | |
| 19 | College Street | 4.5 km | |
| 20 | Ellen Street | 4.8 km | |
| 21 | Spring Hill Island | 5.0 km | |
| 22 | Nelson Street | 5.4 km | |
| 23 | Charlotte Street | 5.7 km | |
| 24 | Brunel Street | 6.3 km | |
| 25 | Alexandra Theatre | 6.7 km | |
| 26 | Smallbrook Queensway | 6.9 km | |
| 27 | New Street Station | 7.2 km | |
| 28 | Albert Street | 7.7 km | |
| 29 | Colmore Circus | 8.2 km | |
| 30 | Colmore Row | 8.7 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 75 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 53 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Colmore Row» | 05:35 — 23:25 | 05:45 — 23:25 |
| From «Adkins Lane Terminus» | 04:57 — 23:07 | 05:11 — 23:07 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 12–15 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 11–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–15; on weekends every 15–30 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 82 cost?
3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Colmore Row the first is at 05:35 and the last at 23:25. From Adkins Lane Terminus they are 04:57 and 23:07.
How long does the trip from Colmore Row to Adkins Lane Terminus take?
About 31 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
25 outbound and 30 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 82 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 53 trips in one direction, running from Colmore Row between 05:45 and 23:25.
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)).