How to get from Polesworth to Balsall Heath by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Polesworth to Balsall Heath in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 748 bus from Elizabeth Avenue station to Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally 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 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to bus stationBus - 748
748
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 50
50
Walk to Balsall Heath
Leaves from Elizabeth Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elizabeth Avenue
    ID wardmdtw
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 748748
    Wait for bus
    748
    Tamworth Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station
    ID stagpjdp
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tamworth
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Cardiff Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moor St Selfridges (Stop Ms2)
    ID nwmtwama
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Maypole
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moseley Rd Baths
    ID nwmajpwt
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balsall Heath
    Walk to
    Balsall Heath
    Brunswick Road
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 785, CROSSCOUNTRY and 50

To get from Polesworth to Balsall Heath in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 785 bus from Ankerside station to Aldi Store station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally 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 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to bus stationBus - 785
785
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 50
50
Walk to Balsall Heath
Leaves from Ankerside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ankerside
    ID wardadpw
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 785785
    Wait for bus
    785
    Austrey
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aldi Store
    ID stagpjaj
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tamworth
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moor St Selfridges (Stop Ms2)
    ID nwmtwama
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Druids Heath
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moseley Rd Baths
    ID nwmajpwt
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balsall Heath
    Walk to
    Balsall Heath
    Brunswick Road
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Polesworth to Balsall Heath

The distance between Polesworth, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East and Balsall Heath, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East is approximately 25.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Polesworth to Balsall Heath by bus and train, 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 Polesworth

Polesworth is located at Polesworth, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East and the nearest public transport station is Orchard Close.

Bus stations close to Polesworth:

  • Orchard Close
  • Ankerside
  • Goodere Drive

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 Fire Station.

Train stations close to Balsall Heath:

  • Small Heath
  • Bordesley

Bus stations close to Balsall Heath:

  • Moseley Rd Fire Station
  • Moseley Rd Baths
  • Trafalgar Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 785, CROSSCOUNTRY and 50

To get from Polesworth to Balsall Heath in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 785 bus from Ankerside station to Aldi Store station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally 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 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to bus stationBus - 785
785
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 50
50
Walk to Balsall Heath
Leaves from Ankerside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ankerside
    ID wardadpw
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 785785
    Wait for bus
    785
    Austrey
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aldi Store
    ID stagpjaj
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tamworth
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moor St Selfridges (Stop Ms2)
    ID nwmtwama
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Druids Heath
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moseley Rd Baths
    ID nwmajpwt
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balsall Heath
    Walk to
    Balsall Heath
    Brunswick Road
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 748, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 50.

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 785, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 50.

  • Is there a direct bus between Polesworth and Balsall Heath?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Polesworth to Balsall Heath?

    The 748 bus line goes from Elizabeth Avenue station near Polesworth in Polesworth East to Tamworth Town Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Balsall Heath station near Balsall Heath in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.

  • How long does it take to travel from Polesworth to Balsall Heath by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Polesworth in Polesworth East and Balsall Heath in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East by bus and train is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Polesworth to get to Balsall Heath?

    Get on the 748 bus from the Elizabeth Avenue stop near Polesworth in Polesworth East.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Polesworth and Balsall Heath?

    Get off the bus at the Balsall Heath stop, which is closest to Balsall Heath in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East.

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