Bus from Alum Rock to Chelmsley Wood
4 direct routes · 21–35 min · first bus 04:33, last bus 00:26 (weekdays); night service 97A runs 01:44–23:26.
Next buses to Chelmsley Wood as of 12:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Alum Rock, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | National Express West Midlands | ~22 min | 120 | Sat 91 · Sun 61 | 04:33 | 00:23 | Bankdale Road (after) | Winchester Drive (Stop CA) | — |
| 97 | National Express West Midlands | ~22 min | 101 | Sat 84 · Sun 49 | 04:44 | 00:26 | Heartlands Hospital (Stop HC) | Winchester Drive (Stop CA) | — |
| 97A | National Express West Midlands | ~21 min | 40 | Sat 38 · Sun 39 | 01:44 | 23:26 | Heartlands Hospital (Stop HC) | Winchester Drive (Stop CA) | — |
| 891 | National Express West Midlands | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:32 | 07:32 | Elmbank Court (Stop HK) | Hedgetree Croft (opposite) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Alum Rock on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 14 bus, 97 bus, 97A bus or 891 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Alum Rock to Chelmsley Wood?
4 routes run directly from Alum Rock to Chelmsley Wood: the 14 (National Express West Midlands), the 97 (National Express West Midlands), the 97A (National Express West Midlands), the 891 (National Express West Midlands). The most frequent is the 14, 120 times each weekday — board at Bankdale Road (after) and get off at Winchester Drive (Stop CA), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Alum Rock to Chelmsley Wood?
Between 21 minutes on the 97A and 35 on the 891, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Alum Rock to Chelmsley Wood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:33 and the last around 00:26 — and night service 97A runs 01:44–23:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Alum Rock to Chelmsley Wood?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.