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How to get from Edgbaston to Essington by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Edgbaston to Essington in West Midlands, take the METRO light rail from Edgbaston station to Grand Central New Street station. Next, take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Birmingham New Street station to Bloxwich North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is £9.70.

84min£9.70
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - METROMETRO
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Essington
Leaves from Edgbaston
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Edgbaston
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light rail - METROMETRO
    Wait for light rail
    METRO
    Wolverhampton Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Grand Central New Street
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Rugeley Trent Valley
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bloxwich North
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essington
    Walk to
    Essington
    1.48 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Edgbaston to Essington in West Midlands, take the 24 bus from Embassy Drive (Stop Fl) station to New St Station (Stop Ns1) station. Next, take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Birmingham New Street station to Bloxwich North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is £7.60.

92min£7.60
Walk to bus stationBus - 24
24
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Essington
Leaves from Embassy Drive (Stop Fl)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Embassy Drive (Stop Fl)
    ID nwmadmpw
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New St Station (Stop Ns1)
    ID nwmagwap
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Rugeley Trent Valley
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bloxwich North
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essington
    Walk to
    Essington
    1.48 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edgbaston to Essington
The distance between Edgbaston, West Midlands and Essington, West Midlands is approximately 17.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edgbaston to Essington by 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 Edgbaston

Edgbaston is located at Edgbaston, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Plough & Harrow Hotel.

Train stations close to Edgbaston:

  • Five Ways

Bus stations close to Edgbaston:

  • Plough & Harrow Hotel
  • Edgbaston Village (Stop Fn)
  • St James Rd (Stop Fh)

By bus and train

To get from Edgbaston to Essington in West Midlands, take the 24 bus from Embassy Drive (Stop Fl) station to New St Station (Stop Ns1) station. Next, take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Birmingham New Street station to Bloxwich North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is £7.60.

92min£7.60
Walk to bus stationBus - 24
24
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Essington
Leaves from Embassy Drive (Stop Fl)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Embassy Drive (Stop Fl)
    ID nwmadmpw
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New St Station (Stop Ns1)
    ID nwmagwap
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Rugeley Trent Valley
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bloxwich North
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essington
    Walk to
    Essington
    1.48 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Edgbaston to Essington?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line METRO, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edgbaston to Essington?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Edgbaston and Essington in West Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Edgbaston to Essington in West Midlands?

    The METRO light rail line goes from Edgbaston station near Edgbaston to Wolverhampton Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Wolverhampton Station station near Essington in West Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Edgbaston to Essington in West Midlands by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Edgbaston and Essington in West Midlands by light rail and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Edgbaston to get to Essington in West Midlands?

    Get on the METRO light rail from the Edgbaston station near Edgbaston in West Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Edgbaston and Essington in West Midlands?

    Get off the light rail at the Wolverhampton Station station, which is closest to Essington in West Midlands.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Edgbaston to Essington?

    The ride from Edgbaston to Essington costs £9.70.

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