Service Updates
Blackheath Interchange Roadworks 17/09/2025 16:42:50
From 20th September 2025
Next phase of Blackheath Interchange construction works will commence From 20th September, when the following Diamond Services will be diverted as follows:
4 to Blackheath/Walsall: Oldbury Road, Archer Way, Long Lane, Halesowen Street, Bassano Road, High Street, Birmingham Road, Henderson Way, Oldbury Road.
Bus Stops in Blackheath: Archer Way (Lidl), Long Lane (Poundland), Halesowen Street (Sainsburys) – Terminus: Birmingham Road (Old Barclays).
4H to Hayley Green: Oldbury Road, Archer Way, Long Lane, Halesowen Street.
Bus Stops in Blackheath: Archer Way (Lidl), Long Lane (Poundland), Halesowen Street (Sainsburys).
4H to Walsall: Halesowen Street, Bassano Road, High Street, Birmingham Road, Henderson Way, Oldbury Road.
Bus Stops in Blackheath: Birmingham Road (Old Barclays).
14 to Blackheath/Dudley: Oldbury Road, Archer Way, Halesowen Street, Bassano Road, High Street, Birmingham Road, Henderson Way, Oldbury Road.
Bus Stops in Blackheath: Archer Way (Lidl), Long Lane (Poundland), Halesowen Street (Sainsbury’s) .Terminus: Birmingham Road (Old Barclays).
14A to Dudley: Long Lane, Birmingham Road, Henderson Way, Oldbury Road
Bus Stops in Blackheath: Long Lane (Poundland), Birmingham Road (Old Barclays).
14A to Halesowen: Oldbury Road, Archer Way, Long Lane (Avoids town centre).
Bus Stops in Blackheath: Archer Way (Lidl).
20 to Bearwood/Blackheath: Oldbury Road, Archer Way, Long Lane, Halesowen Street, Bassano Road, High Street, Birmingham Road, Henderson Way, Oldbury Road.
Bus Stops in Blackheath: Archer Way (Lidl), Long Lane (Poundland), Halesowen Street (Sainsbury’s).Terminus: Birmingham Road (Old Barclays).
24 to Blackheath/Merry Hill: Birmingham Road, Henderson Way, Archer Way, Long Lane, Halesowen Street, Bassano Road, High Street, Birmingham Road.
Bus Stops in Blackheath: Archer Way (Lidl), Long Lane (Poundland), Halesowen Street (Sainsbury’s).Terminus: Birmingham Road (Old Barclays).
24H to Halesowen: High Street, Henderson Way, Beet Street, High Street, Birmingham Road, Henderson Way, Oldbury Road.
Bus Stops in Blackheath: Birmingham Road (Old Barclays).
24H to Merry Hill: Oldbury Road, Archer Way, Long Lane, Halesowen Street, Bassano Road, High Street.
Bus Stops in Blackheath: Archer Way (Lidl), Long Lane (Poundland), Halesowen Street (Sainsbury’s), High Street/Darby Street.
215 to Blackheath/Dudley: Birmingham Road, Halesowen Street, Bassano Road, High Street, Birmingham Road.
Bus Stops in Blackheath: Halesowen Street (Sainsbury’s).Terminus: Birmingham Road (Old Barclays).
231 to Blackheath/Halesowen: Oldbury Road, Archer Way, Long Lane, Halesowen Street, Horner Way, Long Lane, Birmingham Road, Henderson Way, Oldbury Road.
Bus Stops in Blackheath: Archer Way (Lidl), Long Lane (Poundland), Halesowen Street (Sainsbury’s), Long Lane (Poundland), Birmingham Road (Old Barclays).
Service 50 & 50A Timetable Changes 09/09/2025 17:35:50
From 28th September 2025
The will be some timetable changes to Services 50 & 50A due to ongoing works around the Kings Heath Rail Station development.
There will also be a route change on Service 50A in Redditch to better serve local residents in Church Hill, providing additional connections to Redditch Bus Station and Redditch Gateway.
New timetable available here
Blackheath Diversions 12/09/2025 12:15:08
From 2nd September 2025
From 2nd September, the stops outside Poundland and Sainsbury’s will no longer be served.
Two temporary stops will be sited on Bassano Road adjacent to the short stay car park
4H Towards Halesowen: Will divert via Archer Way, continue on Horner Way turning left onto Halesowen Street and resuming normal route
4H Towards Walsall: Unaffected
14 Towards Blackheath: Will divert via Archer Way and Horner Way, turning right onto Halesowen St, left onto Bassano Road terminating at temporary stop
14 Towards Dudley: Unaffected
14A To Blackheath: Will divert via Archer Way, then left onto Long Lane Street and resuming normal route
14A To Dudley: Unaffected
20 Towards Blackheath: Will divert via Archer Way and Horner Way, turning right onto Halesowen Steet to Bassano Road and terminate at temporary stop
20 Towards Bearwood: Unaffected
24 Towards Blackheath: Will divert via Archer Way and Horner Way, turning right onto Halesowen Steet to Bassano Road and terminate at temporary stop
24 Towards Dudley: Unaffected
24H Towards Halesowen: Unaffected
24H Towards Merry Hill: Will divert via Archer Way and Horner Way, turning right onto Halesowen Steet to Bassano Road and left onto High St
215 Towards Blackheath: Will divert via Archer Way and Horner Way, turning right onto Halesowen Steet to Bassano Road and terminate at temporary stop
215 Towards Dudley: Unaffected
231 Towards Blackheath: Will divert via Archer Way and Horner Way, turning right onto Halesowen Steet to Bassano Road and terminate at temporary stop
231 Towards Halesowen: Will turn right onto High Street, left onto Birmingham Rd and then resume normal route
West Midlands Timetable Changes 12/08/2025 16:50:10
From 31st August 2025
There will be some minor timetable changes on the following services from 31st August 2025.
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Route |
To / From |
Change details |
| 25 & 25A | Dudley to Stourbridge & Kidderminster | From 01/09/25 - Some minor timetable changes to resolve bus station departure clashes and improve reliability. New Timetable available here. |
| 142 & 142A | Merry Hil to Halesowen |
From 01/09/25 - Some minor timetable changes to resolve bus station departure clashes and improve reliability. |
| 42 | West Bromwich to Tipton | From 31/08/25 - Timetable changes to improve reliability. New Timetable available here. |
Dudley Bus Stand Changes 05/08/2025 12:22:09
From 10th August 2025
A number of services will change bus stands in Dudley town Centre from 10th August.
New stopping locations listed below:
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Service |
Destination |
New Stand |
Stand Location |
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5/5A |
Kingswinford |
DY2 |
Tower St |
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12A |
Oldbury |
DY7 |
Ednam Rd |
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14 |
Blackheath |
DY11 |
New St |
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14A |
Oldbury |
DY11 |
New St |
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17/17A/17S |
Stourbridge |
DY11 |
New St |
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18 |
Merry Hill |
DY4 |
Tower St |
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25 |
Stourbridge |
DY11 |
New St |
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25A |
Kidderminster |
DY11 |
New St |
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27/27A |
Wolverhampton |
DY9 |
Priory Rd |
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81 |
Wolverhampton |
DY13 |
Priory Rd |
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82 |
Wolverhampton |
DY13 |
Priory Rd |
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214 |
Foxyards |
DY6 |
Castle Hill |
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215 |
Blackheath |
DY10 |
Priory Rd |
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223 |
Bilston |
DY14 |
Priory St |
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226/226A |
Merry Hill |
DY2 |
Tower St |
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229 |
Bilston |
DY9 |
Priory Rd |
For more information about Dudley Town Centre changes visit www.tfwm.org.uk
242 Service Improvements 16/07/2025 13:40:57
From 1st September 2025
From 1st September 2025, we are adding an additional Monday – Friday morning journey from Stourbridge to Kinver to improve links during the morning peak period.
There will also be some changes to times of the 242S service in line with school start and finishing times.
Our Diamond Network Zone A Term & Annual passes offer great value travel on both the 242, 242S and also across the whole Diamond Network in the West Midlands and Worcestershire.
To see the new timetable click here
303 Diversion - New Rd, Willenhall 04/04/2025 12:52:58
From 1st April 2025
From 1st April 2025
New Rd, Willnehall is closed one-way for roadworks. During this time the 303 will be diverted as follows:
303 towards County bridge: Normal line of route until Dilloways Ln/New St. At Keyway Island turn right onto Keyway, to next junction. At the island left onto Blston Ln, left onto Rose Hill, continue Bilston St, right onto Walsall St and resume normal line of route.
Stops on Somerford Place and New Rd will not be able to be served.
303 towards Bilston: Route Not Affected. Normal line of route.