Getting here
Kings Heath is 4 miles south of Birmingham city centre on the A435 Alcester Road. The High Street and Village Square sit at the heart of the B14 postcode.
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Visit Kings Heath
A practical guide to getting to Kings Heath, finding the Village Square, and making the most of the High Street.
Getting here
Everything you need to know
By bus
Routes 11A, 11C, 46, 76, 150 and 502 all stop on or near the High Street. Use the TfWM journey planner for live times and route maps.
By train
Kings Heath railway station reopened in 2024 on the Camp Hill line. Direct services to Birmingham Moor Street and New Street take around 12 minutes.
Parking
The High Street car park is the most convenient option. On Farmers' Market Saturdays, arrive early — the High Street gets busy between 10am and 1pm.
On foot or bike
The area is compact enough to walk. The Village Square links directly into the High Street, and most member businesses are within a five-minute walk of each other.
Best time to visit
The first Saturday of the month brings the Farmers' Market to the Village Square. Weekdays are quieter for browsing the independent shops and services.
Bus routes
Six routes through Kings Heath
Kings Heath is well connected by bus. All routes stop on or near the High Street, within a minute’s walk of the Village Square.
Routes and frequencies
11A / 11CBirmingham Outer Circle — connects Kings Heath to Harborne, Edgbaston, Erdington, Acocks Green and the full circular route.Every 10-15 min (daytime)
46Hawkesley to Birmingham city centre via Kings Heath High Street.Every 10-15 min
76Northfield to Birmingham city centre via Kings Heath.Regular service
150Redditch and South Birmingham routes through Kings Heath.Regular service
502Kings Heath to Solihull via Druids Heath and Monkspath.Regular service
Make a day of it
Pair the Farmers’ Market with the High Street
Start at the Farmers’ Market on the first Saturday of the month, then browse the independent shops, cafés, bars and services along the High Street. The Members page lists everything within walking distance.