Bus 89 in Birmingham links Midland Met Hospital and West Bromwich Bus Station. The route is 11.7 km long with 37 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 39 minutes. On a weekday it runs 30 trips in one direction, and 16 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 89 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Midland Met Hospital → West Bromwich Bus Station |
| End → start | West Bromwich Bus Station → Midland Met Hospital |
| Route length | 11.7 km / 11.4 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 37 / 36 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 39 minutes |
| Trips per day | 30 on weekdays, 16 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 25–40 · midday 30–35 · weekend 9–60 |
| First / last trip from «Midland Met Hospital» | 06:05 / 23:30 |
| First / last trip from «West Bromwich Bus Station» | 05:20 / 22:55 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 89
Outbound: Midland Met Hospital → West Bromwich Bus Station
This direction has 37 stops and runs 11.7 km. The route passes Grove Lane, Stanhope Road, Queens Road, Blue Gates. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland Met Hospital | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Grove Lane | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | Cape Primary School | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | Windmill Lane | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | Claremont Road | 1.3 km | |
| 6 | Victoria Park | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | Victoria Park | 1.8 km | |
| 8 | Newlands Green | 2.0 km | |
| 9 | Grange Road | 2.3 km | |
| 10 | Stanhope Road | 2.6 km | |
| 11 | Smethwick Old Church | 2.8 km | |
| 12 | Cemetery Road | 3.0 km | |
| 13 | Hollybush | 3.2 km | |
| 14 | Manor Road | 3.5 km | |
| 15 | Manor Road | 3.6 km | |
| 16 | Hales Crescent | 3.9 km | |
| 17 | Pear Tree Road | 4.1 km | |
| 18 | Queens Road | 4.5 km | |
| 19 | Warley Road | 4.8 km | |
| 20 | Francis Road | 5.0 km | |
| 21 | Manor Road Post Office | 5.2 km | |
| 22 | Smethwick Hall Park | 5.7 km | |
| 23 | Auckland Road | 5.8 km | |
| 24 | Green Street | 6.0 km | |
| 25 | Blue Gates | 6.3 km | |
| 26 | Blue Gates | 6.5 km | |
| 27 | Rolfe St Station | 6.9 km | |
| 28 | Doulton Drive | 7.3 km | |
| 29 | Community Centre | 7.5 km | |
| 30 | Lewisham Road | 7.8 km | |
| 31 | Bevan Way | 8.1 km | |
| 32 | Roebuck Lane | 8.4 km | |
| 33 | Green Street | 9.5 km | |
| 34 | Constance Avenue | 9.7 km | |
| 35 | Boulton Road | 10.4 km | |
| 36 | Dartmouth Square | 11.1 km | |
| 37 | West Bromwich Bus Station | 11.7 km | Terminus |
Inbound: West Bromwich Bus Station → Midland Met Hospital
This direction has 36 stops and runs 11.4 km. The route passes Dartmouth Square, Doulton Drive, Francis Road, Cemetery Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Bromwich Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Dartmouth Square | 1.0 km | |
| 3 | Trinity Way | 1.2 km | |
| 4 | Boulton Road | 1.6 km | |
| 5 | Constance Avenue | 2.0 km | |
| 6 | Green Street | 2.3 km | |
| 7 | Roebuck Lane | 3.2 km | |
| 8 | Bevan Way | 3.6 km | |
| 9 | Community Centre | 4.1 km | |
| 10 | Doulton Drive | 4.4 km | |
| 11 | Rolfe St Station | 4.7 km | |
| 12 | Blue Gates | 5.2 km | |
| 13 | Blue Gates | 5.3 km | |
| 14 | Green Street | 5.6 km | |
| 15 | Auckland Road | 5.8 km | |
| 16 | Smethwick Hall Park | 6.1 km | |
| 17 | Manor Road Post Office | 6.4 km | |
| 18 | Francis Road | 6.6 km | |
| 19 | Warley Road | 6.8 km | |
| 20 | Queens Road | 7.0 km | |
| 21 | Pear Tree Road | 7.5 km | |
| 22 | Hales Crescent | 7.7 km | |
| 23 | Manor Road | 8.0 km | |
| 24 | Manor Road | 8.1 km | |
| 25 | Hollybush | 8.3 km | |
| 26 | Cemetery Road | 8.5 km | |
| 27 | Smethwick Old Church | 8.7 km | |
| 28 | Stanhope Road | 8.9 km | |
| 29 | Grange Road | 9.3 km | |
| 30 | Newlands Green | 9.6 km | |
| 31 | Victoria Park | 9.8 km | |
| 32 | Claremont Road | 10.3 km | |
| 33 | Windmill Lane | 10.5 km | |
| 34 | Cape Primary School | 10.7 km | |
| 35 | Grove Lane | 11.0 km | |
| 36 | Midland Met Hospital | 11.4 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 30 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 16 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Midland Met Hospital» | 06:05 — 23:30 | 09:21 — 23:30 |
| From «West Bromwich Bus Station» | 05:20 — 22:55 | 08:45 — 22:55 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 25–40 minutes, most often every 32; midday every 30–35 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 35; on weekends every 9–60 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 89 cost?
3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Midland Met Hospital the first is at 06:05 and the last at 23:30. From West Bromwich Bus Station they are 05:20 and 22:55.
How long does the trip from Midland Met Hospital to West Bromwich Bus Station take?
About 39 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
37 outbound and 36 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 89 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 16 trips in one direction, running from Midland Met Hospital between 09:21 and 23:30.
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)).