Bus 54A in Birmingham links Perry Barr Rail Station and Scott Arms. The route is 0.0 km long with 25 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 45 minutes. On a weekday it runs 6 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 54A |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Perry Barr Rail Station → Scott Arms |
| End → start | Scott Arms → Perry Barr Rail Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 25 / 24 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 45 minutes |
| Trips per day | 6 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 60 · midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «Perry Barr Rail Station» | 09:15 / 14:15 |
| First / last trip from «Scott Arms» | 09:05 / 14:05 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 54A
Outbound: Perry Barr Rail Station → Scott Arms
This direction has 25 stops. The route passes Wellhead Lane, Robert Road, Ashcombe Avenue, Somerset Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perry Barr Rail Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Wellhead Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Leslie Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Grosvenor Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Hutton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Putney Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Robert Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Hinstock Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Grove Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Slack Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | University Campus | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Ashcombe Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Grestone School | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Parkside Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Vernon Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Friary Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Somerset Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Butlers Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Everest Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Austin Way | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Langdale Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Dyas Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Spouthouse Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Walsall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Scott Arms | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Scott Arms → Perry Barr Rail Station
This direction has 24 stops. The route passes Walsall Road, Beauchamp Avenue, Vernon Avenue, Hinstock Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Arms | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Walsall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Spouthouse Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Dyas Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Langdale Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Austin Way | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Beauchamp Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Everest Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Butlers Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Somerset Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Friary Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Vernon Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Parkside Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Grestone School | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Ashcombe Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | University Campus | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Hinstock Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Handsworth Wood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Robert Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Putney Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hutton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Grosvenor Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Leslie Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Perry Barr Rail Station | 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 «Perry Barr Rail Station» | 09:15 — 14:15 | — — — |
| From «Scott Arms» | 09:05 — 14:05 | — — — |
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 54A cost?
3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Perry Barr Rail Station the first is at 09:15 and the last at 14:15. From Scott Arms they are 09:05 and 14:05.
How long does the trip from Perry Barr Rail Station to Scott Arms take?
About 45 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
25 outbound and 24 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 54A 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)).