Birmingham Bus 99A

Bus 99A in Birmingham links Solihull Station and Lea Hall Rail Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 46 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 41 minutes. On a weekday it runs 8 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 99A

Outbound: Solihull Station → Lea Hall Rail Station

This direction has 46 stops. The route passes Solihull Town Centre, Dene Court Road, Cambridge Way, Yardley Primary School. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Lea Hall Rail Station → Solihull Station

This direction has 49 stops. The route passes Latelow Road, Yardley Primary School, Cambridge Way, Dene Court 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 8 trips in one direction on a weekday.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: midday every 60–67 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 99A cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Solihull Station the first is at 08:00 and the last at 18:45. From Lea Hall Rail Station they are 06:34 and 16:10.

How long does the trip from Solihull Station to Lea Hall Rail Station take?

About 41 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

46 outbound and 49 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 99A 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)).