Bus 65 in Birmingham links Dale End and Court Lane. The route is 8.2 km long with 28 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 24 minutes. On a weekday it runs 71 trips in one direction, and 32 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 65 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Dale End → Court Lane |
| End → start | Court Lane → Dale End |
| Route length | 8.2 km / 8.4 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 28 / 28 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 24 minutes |
| Trips per day | 71 on weekdays, 32 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 15 · midday 2–15 · weekend 30 |
| First / last trip from «Dale End» | 05:40 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Court Lane» | 05:05 / 23:36 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 65
Outbound: Dale End → Court Lane
This direction has 28 stops and runs 8.2 km. The route passes Ryder Street, Portland Street, George Road, Blounts Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale End | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Ryder Street | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Aston University | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | Bagot Street | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | Dartmouth Circus | 1.6 km | |
| 6 | Radio House | 2.2 km | |
| 7 | Park Road | 2.3 km | |
| 8 | Portland Street | 2.6 km | |
| 9 | Sandy Lane | 2.9 km | |
| 10 | Aston Station | 3.3 km | |
| 11 | Waterworks Street | 3.6 km | |
| 12 | Salford Stadium | 4.0 km | |
| 13 | Salford Circus | 4.6 km | |
| 14 | George Road | 4.9 km | |
| 15 | St Thomas Road | 5.3 km | |
| 16 | Victoria Road | 5.5 km | |
| 17 | Frances Road | 5.8 km | |
| 18 | Reservoir Road | 6.0 km | |
| 19 | Marsh Hill | 6.2 km | |
| 20 | Blounts Road | 6.4 km | |
| 21 | Edgware Road | 6.6 km | |
| 22 | Short Heath Road | 6.9 km | |
| 23 | The Briars | 7.2 km | |
| 24 | Chipstead Road | 7.4 km | |
| 25 | Witton Lodge Road | 7.6 km | |
| 26 | Abbeyfield Road | 7.8 km | |
| 27 | Flackwell Road | 8.1 km | |
| 28 | Court Lane | 8.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Court Lane → Dale End
This direction has 28 stops and runs 8.4 km. The route passes Flackwell Road, Edgware Road, George Road, Portland Street. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Court Lane | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Flackwell Road | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Abbeyfield Road | 0.3 km | |
| 4 | Sheddington Road | 0.5 km | |
| 5 | Chipstead Road | 0.8 km | |
| 6 | The Briars | 1.1 km | |
| 7 | Short Heath Road | 1.3 km | |
| 8 | Edgware Road | 1.6 km | |
| 9 | Blounts Road | 1.8 km | |
| 10 | Reservoir Road | 2.1 km | |
| 11 | Frances Road | 2.3 km | |
| 12 | Victoria Road | 2.6 km | |
| 13 | St Thomas Road | 3.0 km | |
| 14 | George Road | 3.3 km | |
| 15 | Salford Circus | 3.7 km | |
| 16 | Cuckoo Wharf | 4.4 km | |
| 17 | Waterworks Street | 4.7 km | |
| 18 | Aston Station | 4.8 km | |
| 19 | Sandy Lane | 5.3 km | |
| 20 | Portland Street | 5.7 km | |
| 21 | Park Road | 5.9 km | |
| 22 | Avenue Road | 6.3 km | |
| 23 | Dartmouth Circus | 6.6 km | |
| 24 | Bagot Street | 7.1 km | |
| 25 | Aston University | 7.3 km | |
| 26 | Ryder Street | 7.7 km | |
| 27 | Dalton Street | 8.0 km | |
| 28 | Dale End | 8.4 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 71 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 32 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Dale End» | 05:40 — 23:45 | 08:15 — 23:45 |
| From «Court Lane» | 05:05 — 23:36 | 07:34 — 23:36 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 15 minutes; midday every 2–15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–17; 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 65 cost?
3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Dale End the first is at 05:40 and the last at 23:45. From Court Lane they are 05:05 and 23:36.
How long does the trip from Dale End to Court Lane take?
About 24 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
28 outbound and 28 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 65 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 32 trips in one direction, running from Dale End between 08:15 and 23:45.
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)).