Bus 21 in Birmingham links Oldbury Interchange and Bearwood Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 20 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 22 minutes. On a weekday it runs 6 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 21 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Oldbury Interchange → Bearwood Road |
| End → start | Bearwood Road → Oldbury Interchange |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 20 / 22 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 22 minutes |
| Trips per day | 6 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 60 · midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «Oldbury Interchange» | 09:35 / 14:35 |
| First / last trip from «Bearwood Road» | 10:10 / 15:10 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 21
Outbound: Oldbury Interchange → Bearwood Road
This direction has 20 stops. The route passes Bridge Street, Birch Street, Victoria Road, Hollybush. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oldbury Interchange | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Bridge Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Anchor Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Rood End Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Apollo Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Birch Street | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Basons Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Douglas Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Hayes Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Victoria Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Bartleet Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Lee Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Manor Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Hollybush | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Cemetery Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Smethwick Old Church | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Stanhope Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Bearwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Willow Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Bearwood Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Bearwood Road → Oldbury Interchange
This direction has 22 stops. The route passes Three Shires Oak Road, Smethwick Old Church, Bartleet Road, Birch Street. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bearwood Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Three Shires Oak Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Willow Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Hadley Stadium | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Capethorn Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Stanhope Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Smethwick Old Church | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Cemetery Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Hollybush | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Manor Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Lee Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Bartleet Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Victoria Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Hayes Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Douglas Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Basons Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Birch Street | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Apollo Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Rood End Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Anchor Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Bridge Street | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Oldbury Interchange | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 6 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Oldbury Interchange» | 09:35 — 14:35 | — — — |
| From «Bearwood Road» | 10:10 — 15:10 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 60 minutes; midday every 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 21 cost?
3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Oldbury Interchange the first is at 09:35 and the last at 14:35. From Bearwood Road they are 10:10 and 15:10.
How long does the trip from Oldbury Interchange to Bearwood Road take?
About 22 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
20 outbound and 22 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 21 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)).