Birmingham Bus X51

Bus X51 in Birmingham links Old Square and Bus Station. The route is 31.9 km long with 58 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 87 minutes. On a weekday it runs 90 trips in one direction, and 27 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus X51

Outbound: Old Square → Bus Station

This direction has 58 stops and runs 31.9 km. The route passes Ryder Street, Wiltshire Close, Sandbank, Enterprise Park. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.

Inbound: Bus Station → Old Square

This direction has 61 stops and runs 33.5 km. The route passes Hollies Park Road, Enterprise Park, Baytree Road, Wiltshire Close. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 90 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 27 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–10 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 8–15; on weekends every 5–60 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 X51 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Old Square the first is at 05:37 and the last at 22:30. From Bus Station they are 05:46 and 22:20.

How long does the trip from Old Square to Bus Station take?

About 87 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

58 outbound and 61 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus X51 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 27 trips in one direction, running from Old Square between 07:45 and 20:10.

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)).