How to get from Small Heath to Alton by bus and train?

From Small Heath to Alton by bus and train

To get from Small Heath to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X1 bus from Kings Rd station to Moor St Selfridges (Stop Ms17) 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 39 min.

159min
Walk to bus stationBus - X1
X1
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Kings Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kings Rd
    ID nwmamajp
    1.25 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moor St Selfridges (Stop Ms17)
    ID nwmwtwja
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    390 m • 5 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 Small Heath to Alton by bus and train via 60, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from Small Heath to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 60 bus from Kings Rd station to Park St (Stop Mk6) 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 37 min.

157min
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Kings Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kings Rd
    ID nwmamajp
    1.25 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park St (Stop Mk6)
    ID nwmagwjt
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    420 m • 6 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
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Public transport directions from Small Heath to Alton

The distance between Small Heath, West Midlands and Alton, West Midlands is approximately 87.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Small Heath to Alton by bus 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 Small Heath

Small Heath is located at Small Heath, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Heybarnes Rd.

Train stations close to Small Heath:

  • Small Heath
  • Acocks Green
  • Bordesley

Bus stations close to Small Heath:

  • Heybarnes Rd
  • Hob Moor Rd
  • Millhouse 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
  • Saltersford Lane
  • Alton Towers Gate 01

Related Routes

Alternative route from Small Heath to Alton by bus and train via 60, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from Small Heath to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 60 bus from Kings Rd station to Park St (Stop Mk6) 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 37 min.

157min
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Kings Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kings Rd
    ID nwmamajp
    1.25 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park St (Stop Mk6)
    ID nwmagwjt
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    420 m • 6 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Small Heath to Alton?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line X1, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Small Heath to Alton?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct bus between Small Heath and Alton in West Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Small Heath to Alton in West Midlands?

    The X1 bus line goes from Kings Rd station near Small Heath to Birmingham station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Birmingham station near Alton in West Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Small Heath to Alton in West Midlands by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Small Heath and Alton in West Midlands by bus and train is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Small Heath to get to Alton in West Midlands?

    Get on the X1 bus from the Kings Rd stop near Small Heath in West Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Small Heath and Alton in West Midlands?

    Get off the bus at the Birmingham stop, which is closest to Alton in West Midlands.

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