WM January Changes

West Midlands Service Changes

09 January 2026

West Midlands Worcestershire

There will be some changes to the below services from 25th January.

Route

 

To / From

 

Change details

231

  

Blackheath to Halesowen

  

Service 231 will be replaced by service 217. 
The new route will operate between Merry Hill and Blackheath via Halesowen.
The 217 will no longer serve Rowley Regis Railway Station.

12A

 

Dudley to Oldbury

 

New journeys on evenings and Sundays.
New Timetable available here

14

 

Dudley to Blackheath

 

Timetable changes.
New Timetable available here

14A

 

Dudley to Halesowen

 

This evening and Sunday service is withdrawn, partially replaced by additional 12A journeys

214

 

Dudley to Foxyards

 

Service withdrawn. Banga Buses 81 will cover Forest Road and service 229 stops near Foxyards Estate.

215

 

Dudley to Blackheath

 

Off-peak journeys will be numbered as 216, now covering Sledmere Estate.
New Timetable available here

17H

 

Merry Hill to Halesowen

 

service 17H will be replaced by service 217. 
The new route will operate between Merry Hill and Blackheath via Halesowen.
The 217 will travel along Dudley Wood Road instead of Quarry Road.
New Timetable available here

24/24H

 

Merry Hill to Blackheath
& Halesowen

 

Current services 24 & 24H are merged into a new route 24. Darby End will no longer be served.
New Timetable available here

4H

 

Hayley Green to Walsall

 

Minor departure time changes at Halesowen Bus Station.
New Timetable available here

202

 

Halesowen to Bromsgrove

 

Minor departure time changes at Halesowen Bus Station.
New Timetable available here

 

For more information visit tfwm.org.uk/service-changes

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