Birmingham Bus 4H

Bus 4H in Birmingham links Saddlers Centre and Mendip Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 70 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 76 minutes. On a weekday it runs 43 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 4H

Outbound: Saddlers Centre → Mendip Road

This direction has 70 stops. The route passes Dudley Street, Lyndhurst Road, Park Street, Hereward Rise. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Mendip Road → Saddlers Centre

This direction has 69 stops. The route passes Lutley Lane, Hereward Rise, Birchley Crossing, Church Vale. 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 43 trips in one direction on a weekday.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 15–20 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 15–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 21–25.

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 4H cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Saddlers Centre the first is at 04:53 and the last at 18:52. From Mendip Road they are 05:28 and 19:59.

How long does the trip from Saddlers Centre to Mendip Road take?

About 76 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

70 outbound and 69 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 4H 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)).