Bus 94 in Birmingham links Dale End and Chelmsley Interchange. The route is 16.8 km long with 45 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 45 minutes. On a weekday it runs 83 trips in one direction, and 45 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 94 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Operator | National Express West Midlands |
| Start → end | Dale End → Chelmsley Interchange |
| End → start | Chelmsley Interchange → Dale End |
| Route length | 16.8 km / 16.6 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 45 / 48 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 45 minutes |
| Trips per day | 83 on weekdays, 45 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 10–12 · midday 12 · weekend 20–30 |
| First / last trip from «Dale End» | 00:15 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Chelmsley Interchange» | 00:17 / 23:47 |
| Fare | 3.00 £ (fare in effect since 28 June 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 94
Outbound: Dale End → Chelmsley Interchange
This direction has 45 stops and runs 16.8 km. The route passes Matthew Boulton College, Drews Lane, Heath Way, Windleaves 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 | Matthew Boulton College | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | Millennium Point | 1.0 km | |
| 4 | Windsor St South | 1.5 km | |
| 5 | St Matthew’s Church | 1.9 km | |
| 6 | Bloomsbury Street | 2.3 km | |
| 7 | Devon Street | 2.6 km | |
| 8 | Arley Road | 3.9 km | |
| 9 | Warren Road | 4.2 km | |
| 10 | Wright Road | 4.3 km | |
| 11 | Warren Grove | 4.5 km | |
| 12 | Drews Lane | 5.0 km | |
| 13 | Ward End Library | 5.2 km | |
| 14 | Sladefield Road | 5.6 km | |
| 15 | St Agatha’s Road | 5.9 km | |
| 16 | Foley Road | 6.2 km | |
| 17 | Fox & Goose | 6.5 km | |
| 18 | Beaufort Avenue | 6.8 km | |
| 19 | Southbourne Avenue | 7.1 km | |
| 20 | Ventnor Avenue | 7.4 km | |
| 21 | Hodge Hill Common | 7.5 km | |
| 22 | Heath Way | 7.9 km | |
| 23 | Clock Garage | 8.3 km | |
| 24 | Heathland Avenue | 8.6 km | |
| 25 | Southwood Avenue | 9.1 km | |
| 26 | The Green | 9.3 km | |
| 27 | Old Croft Lane | 9.9 km | |
| 28 | Manor Park Road | 10.3 km | |
| 29 | Hurst Close | 10.8 km | |
| 30 | Springfield Road | 11.2 km | |
| 31 | Clevedon Avenue | 11.4 km | |
| 32 | Windleaves Road | 11.7 km | |
| 33 | Hamble Close | 11.8 km | |
| 34 | Bosworth Wood School | 12.1 km | |
| 35 | Lanchester Way | 12.5 km | |
| 36 | Kingfisher Drive | 12.9 km | |
| 37 | Greenfinch Road | 13.2 km | |
| 38 | Orkney Croft | 13.5 km | |
| 39 | Sanda Croft | 13.8 km | |
| 40 | Lundy View | 14.1 km | |
| 41 | Walney Drive | 14.7 km | |
| 42 | Newby Grove | 14.9 km | |
| 43 | Clopton Crescent | 15.3 km | |
| 44 | Meriden Park | 16.1 km | |
| 45 | Chelmsley Interchange | 16.8 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Chelmsley Interchange → Dale End
This direction has 48 stops and runs 16.6 km. The route passes Meriden Park, Hamble Close, Heath Way, Wagoners Close. 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 | Meriden Park | 0.9 km | |
| 3 | Clopton Crescent | 1.4 km | |
| 4 | Newby Grove | 1.9 km | |
| 5 | Walney Drive | 2.1 km | |
| 6 | Lundy View | 2.5 km | |
| 7 | Sanda Croft | 2.9 km | |
| 8 | Orkney Croft | 3.2 km | |
| 9 | Greenfinch Road | 3.5 km | |
| 10 | Kingfisher Drive | 3.8 km | |
| 11 | Swift Close | 4.4 km | |
| 12 | Bosworth Wood School | 4.6 km | |
| 13 | Hamble Close | 4.8 km | |
| 14 | Windleaves Road | 5.0 km | |
| 15 | Clevedon Avenue | 5.3 km | |
| 16 | Springfield Road | 5.5 km | |
| 17 | Henshaw Court | 6.0 km | |
| 18 | Manor Park Road | 6.4 km | |
| 19 | Old Croft Lane | 6.9 km | |
| 20 | The Green | 7.3 km | |
| 21 | Southwood Avenue | 7.6 km | |
| 22 | Heathland Avenue | 8.0 km | |
| 23 | Clock Garage | 8.4 km | |
| 24 | Heath Way | 8.7 km | |
| 25 | Hodge Hill Common | 9.2 km | |
| 26 | Ventnor Avenue | 9.3 km | |
| 27 | Southbourne Avenue | 9.6 km | |
| 28 | Fox & Goose | 10.1 km | |
| 29 | Twyford Road | 10.4 km | |
| 30 | Foley Road | 10.6 km | |
| 31 | St Agatha’s Road | 10.8 km | |
| 32 | Sladefield Road | 11.1 km | |
| 33 | Ward End Library | 11.4 km | |
| 34 | Drews Lane | 11.6 km | |
| 35 | Wagoners Close | 11.8 km | |
| 36 | Warren Grove | 12.2 km | |
| 37 | Wright Road | 12.4 km | |
| 38 | Warren Road | 12.5 km | |
| 39 | Arley Road | 12.8 km | |
| 40 | Devon Street | 14.0 km | |
| 41 | Bloomsbury Street | 14.4 km | |
| 42 | St Matthew’s Church | 14.7 km | |
| 43 | Windsor St South | 15.1 km | |
| 44 | Woodcock Street | 15.5 km | |
| 45 | Millennium Point | 15.8 km | |
| 46 | Matthew Boulton College | 16.0 km | |
| 47 | Moor Street Queensway | 16.3 km | |
| 48 | Dale End | 16.6 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 83 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 45 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Dale End» | 00:15 — 23:45 | 00:15 — 23:45 |
| From «Chelmsley Interchange» | 00:17 — 23:47 | 00:17 — 23:47 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–15; 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 94 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 00:15 and the last at 23:45. From Chelmsley Interchange they are 00:17 and 23:47.
How long does the trip from Dale End to Chelmsley Interchange take?
About 45 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
45 outbound and 48 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 94 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 45 trips in one direction, running from Dale End between 00:15 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)).