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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A practical guide to getting to Kings Heath, finding the Village Square, and making the most of the High Street.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Make a day of it
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.