Bus 23 in Birmingham links Bus Mall and Newman University. The route is 15.0 km long with 44 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 45 minutes. On a weekday it runs 98 trips in one direction, and 46 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 23 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Bus Mall → Newman University |
| End → start | Newman University → Bus Mall |
| Route length | 15.0 km / 14.4 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 44 / 44 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 45 minutes |
| Trips per day | 98 on weekdays, 46 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 3–12 · midday 3–12 · weekend 20–30 |
| First / last trip from «Bus Mall» | 00:08 / 23:38 |
| First / last trip from «Newman University» | 00:27 / 23:57 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 23
Outbound: Bus Mall → Newman University
This direction has 44 stops and runs 15.0 km. The route passes Colmore Row, Harborne Road, Fredas Grove, Tibbatts Close. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bus Mall | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Colmore Row | 1.0 km | |
| 3 | Art Gallery | 1.4 km | |
| 4 | Newhall Street | 1.5 km | |
| 5 | Library Metro | 2.0 km | |
| 6 | Brindleyplace Metro | 2.4 km | |
| 7 | Five Ways Metro | 2.6 km | |
| 8 | Five Ways Metro | 2.9 km | |
| 9 | St James Road | 3.3 km | |
| 10 | St George’s Church | 3.9 km | |
| 11 | Botanical Gardens | 4.1 km | |
| 12 | Harborne Road | 4.5 km | |
| 13 | Westfield Road | 4.7 km | |
| 14 | Harborne Academy | 5.1 km | |
| 15 | Grays Road | 5.5 km | |
| 16 | York Street | 5.8 km | |
| 17 | Harborne Junction | 6.1 km | |
| 18 | Greenfield Road | 6.3 km | |
| 19 | Albert Road | 6.6 km | |
| 20 | Milford Road | 7.0 km | |
| 21 | Fellows Lane | 7.1 km | |
| 22 | Fredas Grove | 7.5 km | |
| 23 | Wyckham Close | 7.7 km | |
| 24 | Weymoor Road | 8.0 km | |
| 25 | Wentworth Way | 8.4 km | |
| 26 | Woodgate Valley Fire Station | 8.9 km | |
| 27 | Hillcrest School | 9.0 km | |
| 28 | Simmons Leasow | 9.4 km | |
| 29 | Glenside | 9.9 km | |
| 30 | Wood Leasow | 10.2 km | |
| 31 | Warstone Avenue | 10.5 km | |
| 32 | Tibbatts Close | 10.8 km | |
| 33 | Plough Avenue | 11.1 km | |
| 34 | Kettles Wood Drive | 11.5 km | |
| 35 | Woodgate Business Park | 11.8 km | |
| 36 | Woodgate Valley Country Park | 12.1 km | |
| 37 | The Old Crown | 12.5 km | |
| 38 | Lye Avenue | 12.8 km | |
| 39 | Kempsey House | 13.3 km | |
| 40 | Bartley Green War Memorial | 13.8 km | |
| 41 | Bartley Green School | 14.1 km | |
| 42 | Culford Drive | 14.6 km | |
| 43 | Brett Drive | 14.8 km | |
| 44 | Newman University | 15.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Newman University → Bus Mall
This direction has 44 stops and runs 14.4 km. The route passes Brett Drive, Tibbatts Close, Wyckham Close, Westfield Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newman University | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Brett Drive | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Culford Drive | 0.3 km | |
| 4 | Bartley Green School | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | Bartley Green Lodge | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | Burrington Road | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | Lye Avenue | 2.2 km | |
| 8 | The Old Crown | 2.5 km | |
| 9 | Woodgate Valley Country Park | 3.1 km | |
| 10 | Kettles Wood Drive | 3.5 km | |
| 11 | Plough Avenue | 4.0 km | |
| 12 | Tibbatts Close | 4.3 km | |
| 13 | Warstone Avenue | 4.5 km | |
| 14 | Wood Leasow | 4.8 km | |
| 15 | Glenside | 5.1 km | |
| 16 | Stonehouse Grove | 5.4 km | |
| 17 | Simmons Leasow | 5.6 km | |
| 18 | Hillcrest School | 6.0 km | |
| 19 | Hollister Drive | 6.3 km | |
| 20 | Wentworth Way | 6.7 km | |
| 21 | Weymoor Road | 7.1 km | |
| 22 | Wyckham Close | 7.3 km | |
| 23 | Fredas Grove | 7.5 km | |
| 24 | Fellows Lane | 8.0 km | |
| 25 | Milford Road | 8.1 km | |
| 26 | Serpentine Road | 8.5 km | |
| 27 | Greenfield Road | 8.7 km | |
| 28 | Harborne Junction | 9.0 km | |
| 29 | York Street | 9.2 km | |
| 30 | Metchley Lane | 9.6 km | |
| 31 | Harborne Academy | 9.9 km | |
| 32 | Westfield Road | 10.3 km | |
| 33 | Chad Road | 10.8 km | |
| 34 | Highfield Road | 11.2 km | |
| 35 | Embassy Drive | 11.6 km | |
| 36 | Five Ways Metro | 12.0 km | |
| 37 | Five Ways Metro | 12.3 km | |
| 38 | Brindleyplace Metro | 12.5 km | |
| 39 | Library Metro | 12.8 km | |
| 40 | Brunel Street | 13.1 km | |
| 41 | Alexandra Theatre | 13.6 km | |
| 42 | Smallbrook Queensway | 13.8 km | |
| 43 | New Street Station | 14.1 km | |
| 44 | Bus Mall | 14.4 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 98 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 46 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Bus Mall» | 00:08 — 23:38 | 00:08 — 23:38 |
| From «Newman University» | 00:27 — 23:57 | 00:28 — 23:28 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 3–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 3–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 6–15; on weekends every 20–30 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 23 cost?
3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Bus Mall the first is at 00:08 and the last at 23:38. From Newman University they are 00:27 and 23:57.
How long does the trip from Bus Mall to Newman University take?
About 45 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
44 outbound and 44 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 23 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 46 trips in one direction, running from Bus Mall between 00:08 and 23:38.
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)).