Bus 17A in Birmingham links Moor St Selfridges and Birmingham International Station. The route is 19.0 km long with 50 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 51 minutes. On a weekday it runs 35 trips in one direction, and 32 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 17A |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Moor St Selfridges → Birmingham International Station |
| End → start | Birmingham International Station → Moor St Selfridges |
| Route length | 19.0 km / 17.5 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 50 / 51 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 51 minutes |
| Trips per day | 35 on weekdays, 32 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 30 · midday 30 · weekend 25–45 |
| First / last trip from «Moor St Selfridges» | 04:05 / 22:05 |
| First / last trip from «Birmingham International Station» | 04:47 / 23:14 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 17A
Outbound: Moor St Selfridges → Birmingham International Station
This direction has 50 stops and runs 19.0 km. The route passes Allison Street, St Benedicts Road, Digbeth in the Field, Cumberford Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moor St Selfridges | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Allison Street | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Birmingham Coach Station | 0.5 km | |
| 4 | Adderley Street | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | Bordesley Rail Station | 1.3 km | |
| 6 | Bordesley Circus | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | St Andrew’s Stadium | 2.1 km | |
| 8 | Little Green Lane | 2.4 km | |
| 9 | Eversley Road | 2.7 km | |
| 10 | Prince Albert Street | 3.0 km | |
| 11 | Charles Road | 3.3 km | |
| 12 | Mansel Road | 3.7 km | |
| 13 | Hobmoor Road | 3.9 km | |
| 14 | St Benedicts Road | 4.2 km | |
| 15 | Monica Road | 4.3 km | |
| 16 | Waverley School | 4.8 km | |
| 17 | Heybarnes Road | 5.1 km | |
| 18 | Millhouse Road | 5.4 km | |
| 19 | Rosedale Grove | 5.5 km | |
| 20 | Wash Lane | 5.8 km | |
| 21 | Clements Road | 6.1 km | |
| 22 | Stoney Lane | 6.3 km | |
| 23 | Church Road | 6.6 km | |
| 24 | Harvey Road | 6.9 km | |
| 25 | Elmcroft Road | 7.1 km | |
| 26 | Digbeth in the Field | 7.2 km | |
| 27 | Ollerton Road | 7.5 km | |
| 28 | Bilton Grange Road | 7.8 km | |
| 29 | Cockshut Hill | 8.1 km | |
| 30 | Markfield Road | 8.3 km | |
| 31 | Sheldon Heath Road | 8.6 km | |
| 32 | Meon Grove | 8.8 km | |
| 33 | Sheldon Heath Academy | 9.0 km | |
| 34 | Radley Court | 9.3 km | |
| 35 | Elmstead Avenue | 9.9 km | |
| 36 | Mackadown Lane | 10.1 km | |
| 37 | Railway Bridge | 11.0 km | |
| 38 | Cumberford Avenue | 12.6 km | |
| 39 | Tile Cross Shops | 12.8 km | |
| 40 | Bell Walk | 13.2 km | |
| 41 | Marston Green Tavern | 13.9 km | |
| 42 | Coleshill Road | 14.3 km | |
| 43 | Brook Croft | 14.5 km | |
| 44 | Cottages | 15.2 km | |
| 45 | Bickenhill Lane | 15.9 km | |
| 46 | Elmdon Trading Estate | 16.4 km | |
| 47 | Morris Way | 16.6 km | |
| 48 | Ingenuity House | 16.8 km | |
| 49 | Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal | 18.2 km | |
| 50 | Birmingham International Station | 19.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Birmingham International Station → Moor St Selfridges
This direction has 51 stops and runs 17.5 km. The route passes Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal, Mackadown Lane, Harvey Road, Mansel Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham International Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal | 1.2 km | |
| 3 | Morris Way | 2.1 km | |
| 4 | Elmdon Trading Estate | 2.4 km | |
| 5 | Bickenhill Lane | 2.9 km | |
| 6 | Cottages | 3.4 km | |
| 7 | Brook Croft | 4.0 km | |
| 8 | Coleshill Road | 4.3 km | |
| 9 | Marston Green Tavern | 4.7 km | |
| 10 | Bell Walk | 5.4 km | |
| 11 | Tile Cross Shops | 5.8 km | |
| 12 | Cumberford Avenue | 6.1 km | |
| 13 | Railway Bridge | 6.3 km | |
| 14 | Mackadown Lane | 6.7 km | |
| 15 | Elmstead Avenue | 7.0 km | |
| 16 | Radley Court | 7.7 km | |
| 17 | Sheldon Heath Academy | 8.0 km | |
| 18 | Meon Grove | 8.2 km | |
| 19 | Sheldon Heath Road | 8.4 km | |
| 20 | Markfield Road | 8.6 km | |
| 21 | Cockshut Hill | 8.8 km | |
| 22 | Bilton Grange Road | 9.0 km | |
| 23 | Barrows Lane | 9.3 km | |
| 24 | Digbeth in the Field | 9.7 km | |
| 25 | Elmcroft Road | 9.9 km | |
| 26 | Harvey Road | 10.2 km | |
| 27 | Church Road | 10.5 km | |
| 28 | Stoney Lane | 10.7 km | |
| 29 | Clements Road | 11.0 km | |
| 30 | Wash Lane | 11.2 km | |
| 31 | Rosedale Grove | 11.6 km | |
| 32 | Millhouse Road | 11.8 km | |
| 33 | Heybarnes Road | 12.1 km | |
| 34 | Waverley School | 12.3 km | |
| 35 | Monica Road | 12.6 km | |
| 36 | St Benedicts Road | 12.9 km | |
| 37 | Green Lane | 13.0 km | |
| 38 | Mansel Road | 13.4 km | |
| 39 | Charles Road | 13.8 km | |
| 40 | The Grapes | 14.0 km | |
| 41 | Hawkes Street | 14.4 km | |
| 42 | Coventry Road | 14.6 km | |
| 43 | Chapman Road | 14.8 km | |
| 44 | St Andrew’s Stadium | 15.1 km | |
| 45 | Arthur Street | 15.2 km | |
| 46 | Bordesley Circus | 15.4 km | |
| 47 | Bordesley Rail Station | 15.8 km | |
| 48 | Adderley Street | 16.1 km | |
| 49 | Birmingham Coach Station | 16.6 km | |
| 50 | Bullring | 17.1 km | |
| 51 | Moor St Selfridges | 17.5 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 35 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 32 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Moor St Selfridges» | 04:05 — 22:05 | 04:05 — 22:05 |
| From «Birmingham International Station» | 04:47 — 23:14 | 06:12 — 23:14 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30 minutes; midday every 30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30–35; on weekends every 25–45 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 17A cost?
3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Moor St Selfridges the first is at 04:05 and the last at 22:05. From Birmingham International Station they are 04:47 and 23:14.
How long does the trip from Moor St Selfridges to Birmingham International Station take?
About 51 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
50 outbound and 51 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 17A run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 32 trips in one direction, running from Moor St Selfridges between 04:05 and 22:05.
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)).