How to get from The Hawthorns to Balsall Heath by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from The Hawthorns to Balsall Heath in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East, take the METRO light rail from The Hawthorns station to Corporation Street station. Next, take the 50 bus from Moor St Selfridges (Stop Ms2) station to Moseley Rd Baths station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is £5.30.

47min£5.30
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - METROMETRO
Bus - 50
50
Walk to Balsall Heath
Leaves from The Hawthorns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    The Hawthorns
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - METROMETRO
    Wait for light rail
    METRO
    Edgbaston Village
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Corporation Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moor St Selfridges (Stop Ms2)
    ID nwmtwama
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Druids Heath
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moseley Rd Baths
    ID nwmajpwt
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balsall Heath
    Walk to
    Balsall Heath
    Brunswick Road
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via METRO and 35

To get from The Hawthorns to Balsall Heath in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East, take the METRO light rail from The Hawthorns station to Grand Central New Street station. Next, take the 35 bus from New St Station (Stop Ns4) station to Cobden Gardens station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is £5.30.

42min£5.30
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - METROMETRO
Bus - 35
35
Walk to Balsall Heath
Leaves from The Hawthorns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    The Hawthorns
    120 yd • 2 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
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New St Station (Stop Ns4)
    ID nwmagwda
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Hawkesley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cobden Gardens
    ID nwmgdpmp
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balsall Heath
    Walk to
    Balsall Heath
    Brunswick Road
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from The Hawthorns to Balsall Heath

The distance between The Hawthorns, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East and Balsall Heath, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East is approximately 6.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Hawthorns to Balsall Heath by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to The Hawthorns

The Hawthorns is located at The Hawthorns, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East and the nearest public transport station is Hawthorns Metro (Stop Ha).

Train stations close to The Hawthorns:

  • Smethwick Rolfe Street
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge

Bus stations close to The Hawthorns:

  • Hawthorns Metro (Stop Ha)
  • Albion Rd
  • Community Centre

Public transport stations close to Balsall Heath, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

Balsall Heath is located at Brunswick Road, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East and the nearest public transport station is Moseley Rd Baths.

Train stations close to Balsall Heath:

  • Bordesley
  • Small Heath
  • Birmingham New Street

Bus stations close to Balsall Heath:

  • Moseley Rd Baths
  • St Pauls Rd
  • Trafalgar Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via METRO and 35

To get from The Hawthorns to Balsall Heath in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East, take the METRO light rail from The Hawthorns station to Grand Central New Street station. Next, take the 35 bus from New St Station (Stop Ns4) station to Cobden Gardens station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is £5.30.

42min£5.30
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - METROMETRO
Bus - 35
35
Walk to Balsall Heath
Leaves from The Hawthorns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    The Hawthorns
    120 yd • 2 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
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New St Station (Stop Ns4)
    ID nwmagwda
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Hawkesley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cobden Gardens
    ID nwmgdpmp
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balsall Heath
    Walk to
    Balsall Heath
    Brunswick Road
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Hawthorns to Balsall Heath?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line METRO, Bus line 50.

  • What is the alternative route to get from The Hawthorns to Balsall Heath?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line METRO, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct light rail between The Hawthorns and Balsall Heath?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from The Hawthorns to Balsall Heath?

    The METRO light rail line goes from The Hawthorns station near The Hawthorns in St. Pauls to Edgbaston Village station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Edgbaston Village station near Balsall Heath in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Hawthorns to Balsall Heath by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between The Hawthorns in St. Pauls and Balsall Heath in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East by light rail and bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near The Hawthorns to get to Balsall Heath?

    Get on the METRO light rail from the The Hawthorns station near The Hawthorns in St. Pauls.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between The Hawthorns and Balsall Heath?

    Get off the light rail at the Edgbaston Village stop, which is closest to Balsall Heath in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.

  • When is the first train from The Hawthorns to Balsall Heath?

    The first train from The Hawthorns in St. Pauls to Balsall Heath in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East is Chiltern Railways. It leaves the Smethwick Galton Bridge station at 10:59.

  • How much is the light rail fare from The Hawthorns to Balsall Heath?

    The ride from The Hawthorns to Balsall Heath costs £5.30.

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