How to get from Wednesbury South to Alton by bus, light rail and train?

From Wednesbury South to Alton by bus, light rail and train

To get from Wednesbury South to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the METRO light rail from Wednesbury Great Western Street station to Grand Central New Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the X41 bus from Railway Station station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - METROMETRO
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Wednesbury Great Western Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Wednesbury Great Western Street
    390 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Light rail - METROMETRO
    Wait for light rail
    METRO
    Edgbaston Village
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Grand Central New Street
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wednesbury South to Alton by bus, light rail and train via METRO, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and X41

To get from Wednesbury South to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the METRO light rail from Wednesbury Great Western Street station to Grand Central New Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the X41 bus from Railway Station station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - METROMETRO
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Wednesbury Great Western Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Wednesbury Great Western Street
    390 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Light rail - METROMETRO
    Wait for light rail
    METRO
    Edgbaston Village
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Grand Central New Street
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Wednesbury South to Alton

The distance between Wednesbury South, West Midlands and Alton, West Midlands is approximately 94.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wednesbury South to Alton by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Wednesbury South

Wednesbury South is located at Wednesbury South, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Wednesbury.

Train stations close to Wednesbury South:

  • Bescot Stadium

Bus stations close to Wednesbury South:

  • Wednesbury
  • Church Hill
  • Portway Rd

Public transport stations close to Alton, West Midlands

Alton is located at Alton, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Knight Lane.

Bus stations close to Alton:

  • Knight Lane
  • Station Road
  • Alton Towers Gate 01

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wednesbury South to Alton by bus, light rail and train via METRO, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and X41

To get from Wednesbury South to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the METRO light rail from Wednesbury Great Western Street station to Grand Central New Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the X41 bus from Railway Station station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - METROMETRO
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Wednesbury Great Western Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Wednesbury Great Western Street
    390 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Light rail - METROMETRO
    Wait for light rail
    METRO
    Edgbaston Village
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Grand Central New Street
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wednesbury South to Alton?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line METRO, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wednesbury South to Alton?

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line METRO, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Wednesbury South and Alton in West Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Wednesbury South to Alton in West Midlands?

    The METRO light rail line goes from Wednesbury Great Western Street station near Wednesbury South to Edgbaston Village station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Edgbaston Village station near Alton in West Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Wednesbury South to Alton in West Midlands by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Wednesbury South and Alton in West Midlands by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Wednesbury South to get to Alton in West Midlands?

    Get on the METRO light rail from the Wednesbury Great Western Street station near Wednesbury South in West Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Wednesbury South and Alton in West Midlands?

    Get off the light rail at the Edgbaston Village stop, which is closest to Alton in West Midlands.

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