Bus 71 in Birmingham links Gracechurch Centre and Chelmsley Interchange. The route is 20.8 km long with 54 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 51 minutes. On a weekday it runs 33 trips in one direction, and 25 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 71 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Gracechurch Centre → Chelmsley Interchange |
| End → start | Chelmsley Interchange → Gracechurch Centre |
| Route length | 20.8 km / 20.4 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 54 / 57 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 51 minutes |
| Trips per day | 33 on weekdays, 25 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 30 · midday 24–30 · weekend 60 |
| First / last trip from «Gracechurch Centre» | 05:32 / 23:10 |
| First / last trip from «Chelmsley Interchange» | 05:14 / 23:10 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 71
Outbound: Gracechurch Centre → Chelmsley Interchange
This direction has 54 stops and runs 20.8 km. The route passes Coleshill Road, Ashfern Drive, Round Moor Walk, Hazelhurst Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gracechurch Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Coleshill Road | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | Riland Grove | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | Good Hope Hospital | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | Rehabilitation Centre | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | Rectory Road | 1.9 km | |
| 7 | St Chads Church | 2.1 km | |
| 8 | Reddicap Shops | 2.6 km | |
| 9 | Sir Alfreds Way | 3.0 km | |
| 10 | New Hall Drive | 3.3 km | |
| 11 | Signal Hayes Road | 3.7 km | |
| 12 | Cater Drive | 4.1 km | |
| 13 | Shottery Grove | 4.3 km | |
| 14 | Wylde Green Road | 4.8 km | |
| 15 | Ashfern Drive | 5.2 km | |
| 16 | Ashurst Road | 5.6 km | |
| 17 | Walmley Junior School | 5.8 km | |
| 18 | Walmley Ash Lane | 6.3 km | |
| 19 | Forge Croft | 6.6 km | |
| 20 | Minworth Island | 7.2 km | |
| 21 | Minworth Green | 7.8 km | |
| 22 | Minworth Hall Farm | 8.1 km | |
| 23 | Water Orton Lane | 8.3 km | |
| 24 | Severn Trent Water Works | 8.7 km | |
| 25 | Squadron Close | 9.1 km | |
| 26 | St Cuthberts Place | 9.6 km | |
| 27 | Watton Green | 10.0 km | |
| 28 | Round Moor Walk | 10.3 km | |
| 29 | Drem Croft | 10.5 km | |
| 30 | Brooks Croft | 10.7 km | |
| 31 | Avery Croft | 11.0 km | |
| 32 | Tangmere Drive | 11.2 km | |
| 33 | Tameside Drive | 11.3 km | |
| 34 | Berrandale Gardens | 12.1 km | |
| 35 | Heathland Avenue | 12.8 km | |
| 36 | Southwood Avenue | 13.3 km | |
| 37 | The Green | 13.5 km | |
| 38 | Old Croft Lane | 14.1 km | |
| 39 | Manor Park Road | 14.5 km | |
| 40 | Henshaw Court | 15.0 km | |
| 41 | Hazelhurst Road | 15.4 km | |
| 42 | Chester Road | 16.1 km | |
| 43 | Silverbirch Road | 16.3 km | |
| 44 | Marston Drive | 16.4 km | |
| 45 | Wheeley Moor Road | 16.9 km | |
| 46 | Babbs Mill Park | 17.3 km | |
| 47 | Corinne Croft | 17.7 km | |
| 48 | Tudor Grange Academy | 18.0 km | |
| 49 | St Johns Grove | 18.3 km | |
| 50 | Craneberry Road | 18.6 km | |
| 51 | John Henry Newman College | 18.8 km | |
| 52 | Blackcat Close | 19.2 km | |
| 53 | Conway Road | 19.4 km | |
| 54 | Chelmsley Interchange | 20.8 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Chelmsley Interchange → Gracechurch Centre
This direction has 57 stops and runs 20.4 km. The route passes Conway Road, Hazelhurst Road, Merlin Way, Penns Lane. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelmsley Interchange | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Conway Road | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | Blackcat Close | 1.1 km | |
| 4 | John Henry Newman College | 1.3 km | |
| 5 | Craneberry Road | 1.5 km | |
| 6 | St Johns Grove | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | Hillside Drive | 1.9 km | |
| 8 | Tudor Grange Academy | 2.1 km | |
| 9 | Corinne Croft | 2.5 km | |
| 10 | Babbs Mill Park | 2.9 km | |
| 11 | Wheeley Moor Road | 3.2 km | |
| 12 | Kingshurst Park | 3.6 km | |
| 13 | Silverbirch Road | 3.9 km | |
| 14 | Overgreen Drive | 4.1 km | |
| 15 | Hazelhurst Road | 4.7 km | |
| 16 | Henshaw Court | 5.2 km | |
| 17 | Manor Park Road | 5.5 km | |
| 18 | Old Croft Lane | 6.0 km | |
| 19 | The Green | 6.5 km | |
| 20 | Southwood Avenue | 6.8 km | |
| 21 | Heathland Avenue | 7.1 km | |
| 22 | Berrandale Gardens | 8.0 km | |
| 23 | Tameside Drive | 8.6 km | |
| 24 | Avery Croft | 9.1 km | |
| 25 | Drem Croft | 9.6 km | |
| 26 | Round Moor Walk | 9.8 km | |
| 27 | Watton Green | 10.1 km | |
| 28 | Merlin Way | 10.5 km | |
| 29 | Squadron Close | 11.3 km | |
| 30 | Severn Trent Water Works | 11.7 km | |
| 31 | Water Orton Lane | 12.1 km | |
| 32 | Minworth Hall Farm | 12.3 km | |
| 33 | Minworth Green | 12.6 km | |
| 34 | Minworth Island | 13.1 km | |
| 35 | Forge Croft | 13.7 km | |
| 36 | Walmley Ash Lane | 13.9 km | |
| 37 | Walmley Junior School | 14.3 km | |
| 38 | Walmley Infant School | 14.5 km | |
| 39 | Ashurst Road | 14.8 km | |
| 40 | Ashfern Drive | 14.9 km | |
| 41 | Penns Lane | 15.2 km | |
| 42 | Wylde Green Road | 15.6 km | |
| 43 | Shottery Grove | 15.9 km | |
| 44 | Cater Drive | 16.2 km | |
| 45 | Signal Hayes Road | 16.5 km | |
| 46 | New Hall Drive | 16.9 km | |
| 47 | Sir Alfreds Way | 17.1 km | |
| 48 | Walmley Road | 17.5 km | |
| 49 | Owen Court | 17.8 km | |
| 50 | St Chads Church | 18.0 km | |
| 51 | West View Road | 18.5 km | |
| 52 | Rehabilitation Centre | 18.9 km | |
| 53 | Good Hope Hospital | 19.1 km | |
| 54 | Riland Road | 19.3 km | |
| 55 | Midland Drive | 19.6 km | |
| 56 | Trinity Church | 19.8 km | |
| 57 | Sutton Library | 20.4 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 33 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 25 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Gracechurch Centre» | 05:32 — 23:10 | 08:20 — 21:20 |
| From «Chelmsley Interchange» | 05:14 — 23:10 | 08:20 — 21:10 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30 minutes; midday every 24–30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30; on weekends 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 71 cost?
3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Gracechurch Centre the first is at 05:32 and the last at 23:10. From Chelmsley Interchange they are 05:14 and 23:10.
How long does the trip from Gracechurch Centre to Chelmsley Interchange take?
About 51 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
54 outbound and 57 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 71 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 25 trips in one direction, running from Gracechurch Centre between 08:20 and 21:20.
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)).