Bus 16 in Birmingham links Markets and Scott Arms. The route is 11.6 km long with 37 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 35 minutes. On a weekday it runs 132 trips in one direction, and 59 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 16 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Markets → Scott Arms |
| End → start | Scott Arms → Markets |
| Route length | 11.6 km / 12.5 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 37 / 38 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 35 minutes |
| Trips per day | 132 on weekdays, 59 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 5–15 · midday 5–10 · weekend 10–45 |
| First / last trip from «Markets» | 00:15 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Scott Arms» | 00:22 / 23:44 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 16
Outbound: Markets → Scott Arms
This direction has 37 stops and runs 11.6 km. The route passes Albert Street, Hockley Circus, Devonshire Road, Middlemist Grove. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markets | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Albert Street | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | Colmore Circus | 1.1 km | |
| 4 | Lloyd House | 1.4 km | |
| 5 | Water Street | 1.7 km | |
| 6 | St Paul’s Metro | 2.0 km | |
| 7 | Hall Street | 2.3 km | |
| 8 | Vyse Street | 2.5 km | |
| 9 | Great King Street | 2.9 km | |
| 10 | Hockley Circus | 3.3 km | |
| 11 | Charleville Road | 3.7 km | |
| 12 | College Grove | 4.1 km | |
| 13 | Gibson Road | 4.5 km | |
| 14 | Victoriana Way | 4.7 km | |
| 15 | Handsworth Park | 4.9 km | |
| 16 | The Woodlands | 5.4 km | |
| 17 | Selborne Road | 5.7 km | |
| 18 | Devonshire Road | 5.9 km | |
| 19 | Somerset Road | 6.1 km | |
| 20 | Englestede Close | 6.4 km | |
| 21 | Tame Grove | 6.6 km | |
| 22 | Vernon Avenue | 6.9 km | |
| 23 | Beauchamp Avenue | 7.1 km | |
| 24 | Austin Way | 7.5 km | |
| 25 | Hamstead Station | 7.8 km | |
| 26 | Middlemist Grove | 7.9 km | |
| 27 | Spouthouse Lane | 8.3 km | |
| 28 | James Road | 8.7 km | |
| 29 | Lingfield Court | 9.1 km | |
| 30 | Green Lane | 9.2 km | |
| 31 | Green Lane | 9.3 km | |
| 32 | Winster Road | 9.6 km | |
| 33 | Ingram Drive | 9.9 km | |
| 34 | High Beeches | 10.6 km | |
| 35 | Red House Park | 10.8 km | |
| 36 | Pages Lane | 11.1 km | |
| 37 | Scott Arms | 11.6 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Scott Arms → Markets
This direction has 38 stops and runs 12.5 km. The route passes Bromford Walk, James Road, Selborne Road, Vyse Street. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Arms | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Bromford Walk | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Pages Lane | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | Red House Park | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | High Beeches | 1.0 km | |
| 6 | Arlen Drive | 1.2 km | |
| 7 | Ingram Drive | 1.8 km | |
| 8 | Winster Road | 2.0 km | |
| 9 | Green Lane | 2.4 km | |
| 10 | Lingfield Court | 2.6 km | |
| 11 | James Road | 2.9 km | |
| 12 | Spouthouse Lane | 3.3 km | |
| 13 | Middlemist Grove | 3.7 km | |
| 14 | Hamstead Station | 3.9 km | |
| 15 | Austin Way | 4.3 km | |
| 16 | Beauchamp Avenue | 4.5 km | |
| 17 | Tame Grove | 5.0 km | |
| 18 | Somerset Road | 5.5 km | |
| 19 | Devonshire Road | 5.8 km | |
| 20 | Selborne Road | 6.1 km | |
| 21 | Priestley Close | 6.4 km | |
| 22 | Handsworth Park | 6.8 km | |
| 23 | Victoriana Way | 7.1 km | |
| 24 | Gibson Road | 7.3 km | |
| 25 | Villa Road | 7.7 km | |
| 26 | Richmond Road | 8.1 km | |
| 27 | Hockley Circus | 8.4 km | |
| 28 | Great King Street | 8.8 km | |
| 29 | Vyse Street | 9.1 km | |
| 30 | Hall Street | 9.4 km | |
| 31 | St Paul’s Metro | 9.7 km | |
| 32 | Water Street | 9.9 km | |
| 33 | Lloyd House | 10.3 km | |
| 34 | Colmore Circus | 10.6 km | |
| 35 | Albert Street | 11.0 km | |
| 36 | Smallbrook Queensway | 11.7 km | |
| 37 | Old Repertory Theatre | 12.0 km | |
| 38 | Markets | 12.5 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 132 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 59 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Markets» | 00:15 — 23:45 | 00:15 — 23:45 |
| From «Scott Arms» | 00:22 — 23:44 | 00:22 — 23:44 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 5–15 minutes, most often every 5; midday every 5–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 5–11; on weekends every 10–45 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 16 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 00:15 and the last at 23:45. From Scott Arms they are 00:22 and 23:44.
How long does the trip from Markets to Scott Arms take?
About 35 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
37 outbound and 38 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 16 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 59 trips in one direction, running from Markets between 00:15 and 23:45.
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)).