Birmingham Bus 99

Bus 99 in Birmingham links Solihull Station and Kingshurst Way. The route is 0.0 km long with 67 stops, and the official schedule from National Express West Midlands puts the full trip at about 58 minutes. On a weekday it runs 15 trips in one direction, and 9 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 99

Outbound: Solihull Station → Kingshurst Way

This direction has 67 stops. The route passes Solihull Town Centre, Pierce Avenue, Swan Island, Yockleton Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Kingshurst Way → Solihull Station

This direction has 69 stops. The route passes Schofield Road, Moodyscroft Road, Swan Island, Pierce Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from National Express West Midlands, the route runs 15 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 9 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30–60 minutes, most often every 49; midday every 60–67 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 40; 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 99 cost?

3.00 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 28 June 2026.

When do the first and last trips run?

From Solihull Station the first is at 06:30 and the last at 18:05. From Kingshurst Way they are 07:05 and 18:35.

How long does the trip from Solihull Station to Kingshurst Way take?

About 58 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

67 outbound and 69 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 99 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 9 trips in one direction, running from Solihull Station between 09:35 and 17:35.

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)).