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79 · West Bromwich – Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston, Bilston
Vary timetable.
Operating between West Bromwich and Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 30 October 2022. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich – Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston, Bilston
Revised timetable
Operating between West Bromwich and Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 30 October 2022. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich – Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston, Bilston
Timetable revised to improve reliability 35 day Covid
Operating between West Bromwich and Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 30 January 2022. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich – Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston, Bilston
Service 79 increased on Weekends 13th and 14th also weekend 21st and 22nd November to cover for maintenance on Midland Metro between Wolverhampton and Wednesbury.. Current registration will continue from 23rd November 2021.
Operating between West Bromwich and Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 13 November 2021. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich – Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston, Bilston
Half term timetable operate from 24th October until 30th October 2021 inclusive
Operating between West Bromwich and Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 24 October 2021. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich – Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston, Bilston
Timetables slightly reduced to help with the driver shortage
Operating between West Bromwich and Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 03 October 2021. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich – Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston, Bilston
Revised timetable
Operating between West Bromwich and Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 29 August 2021. To amend Timetable.
79 · Wednesbury Great Western Street – Wolverhampton
via Bradley Lane, Loxdale Street, Bilston
Temporary new service 79A for Midland Metro while bridge works is been undertaken.
Operating between Wednesbury Great Western Street and Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 / 79A effective from 29 May 2021. To amend Route.
79 · West Bromwich to Wolverhampton – West Bromwich to Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
Reinstate pre coronavirus pandemic timetables due to easing of lockdown.
Operating between West Bromwich to Wolverhampton and West Bromwich to Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 18 April 2021. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich to Wolverhampton – West Bromwich to Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
Further variation to timetable due to the latest coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Operating between West Bromwich to Wolverhampton and West Bromwich to Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 24 January 2021. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich to Wolverhampton – West Bromwich to Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
Temporary change to timetable due to corona virus.
Operating between West Bromwich to Wolverhampton and West Bromwich to Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 30 August 2020. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich to Wolverhampton – West Bromwich to Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
Holiday timetable introduced 17th February 2019 until 21st Februry 2020. Current timetable will revert from 22nd February 2020
Operating between West Bromwich to Wolverhampton and West Bromwich to Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 17 February 2020. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich to Wolverhampton – West Bromwich to Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
Holiday timetable introduced 27th October 2019 until 2nd November 2019. Current timetable will revert from 3rd September 2019
Operating between West Bromwich to Wolverhampton and West Bromwich to Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 27 October 2019. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich to Wolverhampton – West Bromwich to Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
Summer timetable introduced 21st July 2019 until 31st August 2019. Current timetable will revert from 1st September 2019
Operating between West Bromwich to Wolverhampton and West Bromwich to Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 21 July 2019. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich to Wolverhampton – West Bromwich to Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
NON CHARGEABLE Back into Wolverhampton Bus Station following completion of Pipers Row works
Operating between West Bromwich to Wolverhampton and West Bromwich to Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 02 September 2018. To amend Route.
79 · West Bromwich to Wolverhampton – West Bromwich to Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
Revised timetbale for Summer period - reverts back 2 Sep
Operating between West Bromwich to Wolverhampton and West Bromwich to Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 22 July 2018. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich to Wolverhampton – West Bromwich to Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
Old Meeting Street West Bromwich closed due to gas renewal roadworks commencing 26th February until 17th March 2016. see letter attached. NON Chargeable change
Operating between West Bromwich to Wolverhampton and West Bromwich to Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 26 February 2018. To amend Route and Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich to Wolverhampton – West Bromwich to Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
Revised terminus in Wolverhampton City centre due to closure of Pipers Row for Metro extension. NON-CHARGEABLE
Operating between West Bromwich to Wolverhampton and West Bromwich to Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 18 March 2018. To amend Route.
79 · West Bromwich to Wolverhampton – West Bromwich to Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
Bilston Rd reoopens and tram starts again. Reverts back to pre-road closure timetable
Operating between West Bromwich to Wolverhampton and West Bromwich to Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 17 December 2017. To amend Route and Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich to Wolverhampton – West Bromwich to Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
We have had instuction by TFWM Metro Alliance that Bilston Road re-opens after completion of roadworks on 2nd December 2017 TFWM (0121 214 7108) Non- chargeable change
Operating between West Bromwich to Wolverhampton and West Bromwich to Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 02 December 2017. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich to Wolverhampton – West Bromwich to Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
Extra journey requested by TFWM and Metro Alliance to operate due to passenger demand during Bilston Road closure
Operating between West Bromwich to Wolverhampton and West Bromwich to Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 09 July 2017. To amend Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich – Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
Revised route and timetable caused by Midland Metro works closing the highway and tramline.
Operating between West Bromwich and Wolverhampton given service number 79 / 79 effective from 11 June 2017. To amend Route and Timetable.
79 · West Bromwich – Wolverhampton
via Wednesbury, Darlaston and Bilston
Frequency increased to every 10 minutes to partly replace services 75 and 39.
Operating between West Bromwich and Wolverhampton given service number 79 effective from 04-Sep-2016. To amend Timetable.
79 · Wolverhampton – West Bromwich
via Bilston, Darlaston and Wednesbury
Route and timetable change. Route in Darlaston amended.
Operating between Wolverhampton and West Bromwich given service number 79 effective from 24-Jul-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.
79 · Wolverhampton to West Bromwich – Wolverhampton to West Bromwich
via Bilston, Darlaston and Wednesbury
Route change. To no longer serve Stafford Road.
Operating between Wolverhampton to West Bromwich and Wolverhampton to West Bromwich given service number 79 effective from 29-May-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.
79 · Wolverhampton to West Bromwich – Wolverhampton to West Bromwich
via Bilston, Darlaston and Wednesbury
Vary route and timetable
Operating between Wolverhampton to West Bromwich and Wolverhampton to West Bromwich given service number 79 effective from 26-Apr-2015. To amend Route and Timetable.
79 · Wolverhampton to West Bromwich – Wolverhampton to West Bromwich
via Bilston, Darlaston and Wednesbury
Vary route and timetable
Operating between Wolverhampton to West Bromwich and Wolverhampton to West Bromwich given service number 79 effective from 22-Dec-2014. To amend Timetable.
79 · Wolverhampton to West Bromwich – Wolverhampton to West Bromwich
via Bilston, Darlaston and Wednesbury
Electronic copy of current registration
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Vary timetable
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 07-Dec-2014. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 31-Aug-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Amend timetable.
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 01-Sep-2014. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Amend timetable.
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 26-Jan-2014. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Amend route and timetable.
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 24-Jul-2011. To amend Route and Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Amend route and timetable.
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 04-Apr-2010. To amend Route and Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Amend timetable.
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 17-Jan-2010. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Amend timetable.
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 10-Jan-2010. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Amend timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Amend timetable/route.
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 15-Nov-2009. To amend Route and Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Amend Timetable.
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 29-Nov-2009. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Amend Timetable.
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 06-Sep-2009. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Amend Timetable.
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 31-Aug-2008. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
TIMETABLE REVISED FOR SUMMER PERIOD FROM 24/07/05 TO 03/09/05 THEN TO REVERT TO PREVIOUS TIMETABLE.
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 24-Jul-2005. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
REVISED MONDAY TO SATURDAY TIMETABLE TO ASSIST RELIABILITY.
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 27-Mar-2005. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
SUNDAY DAYTIME TIMETABLE INCREASED TO EVERY 15 MINUTES.
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 30-Jan-2005. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
MONDAY TO FRIDAY EARLY EVENING TIMETABLE AMENDED TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY.
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 24-Oct-2004. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Timetable revised as per schedules lodged for the summer holiday period beginning from 18/07/04 until 04/09/04 both days inclusive Revert back to Normal timetable as from 05/09/04
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Upper Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 18-Jul-2004. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Timetable revised as per schedules lodged to improve reliability
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 31-Aug-2003. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
via The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Bilston
Timetable revised as per schedules lodged to improve reliability
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 27-Jul-2003. To amend Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
Road Traffic Order closure
Operating between Birmingham, City Centre, Bull Street and Wolverhampton, Bus Station given service number 79 effective from 28-Apr-2002. To amend Route and Timetable.
79 · Birmingham, City Centre, Bull Street – Wolverhampton, Bus Station
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