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How to get from Smiths Wood Academy to Balsall Common by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Smiths Wood Academy to Balsall Common in Meriden, take the X12 bus from Smiths Wood Academy station to Birmingham International Station (Stop Sb) station. Next, take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Birmingham International station to Berkswell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is £5.40.

68min£5.40
Bus - X12
X12
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Balsall Common
Leaves from Smiths Wood Academy
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smiths Wood Academy
  • 2
    Bus - X12X12
    Wait for bus
    X12
    Solihull
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Birmingham International Station (Stop Sb)
    ID nwmadjmt
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham International
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London Euston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Berkswell
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balsall Common
    Walk to
    Balsall Common
    Elmwood Close
    0.62 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Smiths Wood Academy to Balsall Common in Meriden, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X12 bus from Smiths Wood Academy station to Chelmsley Interchange (Stop Cm) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the 87 bus from Solihull Town Centre (Stop Se) station to Balsall Common Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is £6.20.

102min£6.20
Bus - X12
X12
Bus - 72
72
Bus - 87
87
Walk to Balsall Common
Leaves from Smiths Wood Academy
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smiths Wood Academy
  • 2
    Bus - X12X12
    Wait for bus
    X12
    Chelmsley Wood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelmsley Interchange (Stop Cm)
    ID nwmwapdw
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Solihull
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solihull Town Centre (Stop Sk)
    ID nwmadtda
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Solihull Town Centre (Stop Se)
    ID nwmdmjma
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Coventry
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balsall Common Island
    ID nwmadjap
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balsall Common
    Walk to
    Balsall Common
    Elmwood Close
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Smiths Wood Academy to Balsall Common
The distance between Smiths Wood Academy, Meriden and Balsall Common, Meriden is approximately 13.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smiths Wood Academy to Balsall Common by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Meriden – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Smiths Wood Academy

Smiths Wood Academy is located at Smiths Wood Academy, Meriden and the nearest public transport station is Smiths Wood Academy.

Bus stations close to Smiths Wood Academy:

  • Smiths Wood Academy
  • Sanda Croft
  • Smiths Wood School
Public transport stations close to Balsall Common, Meriden

Balsall Common is located at Elmwood Close, Meriden and the nearest public transport station is The White Horse.

Bus stations close to Balsall Common:

  • The White Horse
  • Balsall Common Primary School
  • Berkswell

By bus

To get from Smiths Wood Academy to Balsall Common in Meriden, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X12 bus from Smiths Wood Academy station to Chelmsley Interchange (Stop Cm) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the 87 bus from Solihull Town Centre (Stop Se) station to Balsall Common Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is £6.20.

102min£6.20
Bus - X12
X12
Bus - 72
72
Bus - 87
87
Walk to Balsall Common
Leaves from Smiths Wood Academy
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Smiths Wood Academy
  • 2
    Bus - X12X12
    Wait for bus
    X12
    Chelmsley Wood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelmsley Interchange (Stop Cm)
    ID nwmwapdw
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Solihull
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solihull Town Centre (Stop Sk)
    ID nwmadtda
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Solihull Town Centre (Stop Se)
    ID nwmdmjma
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Coventry
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balsall Common Island
    ID nwmadjap
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balsall Common
    Walk to
    Balsall Common
    Elmwood Close
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Smiths Wood Academy to Balsall Common?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line X12, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Smiths Wood Academy to Balsall Common?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line X12, Bus line 72, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smiths Wood Academy and Balsall Common?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smiths Wood Academy to Balsall Common?

    The X12 bus line goes from Solihull station near Smiths Wood Academy in Smith's Wood to Birmingham International Station (Stop Sb) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Birmingham International Station (Stop Sb) station near Balsall Common in Meriden.

  • How long does it take to travel from Smiths Wood Academy to Balsall Common by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Smiths Wood Academy in Smith's Wood and Balsall Common in Meriden by bus and train is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Smiths Wood Academy to get to Balsall Common?

    Get on the X12 bus from the Solihull stop near Smiths Wood Academy in Smith's Wood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Smiths Wood Academy and Balsall Common?

    Get off the bus at the Birmingham International Station (Stop Sb) station, which is closest to Balsall Common in Meriden.

  • How much is the bus fare from Smiths Wood Academy to Balsall Common?

    The ride from Smiths Wood Academy to Balsall Common costs £5.40.

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