Birmingham Bus 16A

Bus 16A in Birmingham links Markets and West Bromwich Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 47 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 41 minutes. On a weekday it runs 47 trips in one direction, and 29 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 16A

Outbound: Markets → West Bromwich Bus Station

This direction has 47 stops. The route passes Albert Street, Gibson Road, Austin Way, Ray Hall Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: West Bromwich Bus Station → Markets

This direction has 47 stops. The route passes New Street, Wigmore Lane, Austin Way, Richmond 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 47 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 29 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20 minutes; midday every 20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20; on weekends every 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 16A 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 00:00 and the last at 23:00. From West Bromwich Bus Station they are 04:58 and 23:17.

How long does the trip from Markets to West Bromwich Bus Station take?

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

How many stops does the route have?

47 outbound and 47 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 16A run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 29 trips in one direction, running from Markets between 00:00 and 23:00.

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)).