There are 4 ways to get from Smethwick to Darlaston by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from The Hawthorns to Wednesbury ParkwayMetro
12 minDrive 6.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Smethwick to Darlaston6.8 mi
11 min£2–3Line 80 bus, line 79 bus
- Take the bus from Piddock Rd to West Bromwich Bus Station80
- Take the bus from West Bromwich Bus Station to Darlaston Asda79
46 min£4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Smethwick to Darlaston6.8 mi
11 min£17–21
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smethwick to Darlaston is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Smethwick to Darlaston is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £17 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Smethwick to Darlaston. However, there are services departing from Piddock Rd and arriving at Darlaston Asda via West Bromwich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from The Hawthorns and arriving at Wednesbury Parkway. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Smethwick and Darlaston is 4 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.
The best way to get from Smethwick to Darlaston without a car is to tram which takes 12 min and costs .
The tram from The Hawthorns to Wednesbury Parkway takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Smethwick to Darlaston bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Piddock Rd station.
Smethwick to Darlaston train services, operated by West Midlands Metro, depart from The Hawthorns station.
Smethwick to Darlaston bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at West Bromwich Bus Station.
What companies run services between Smethwick, England and Darlaston, England?
West Midlands Metro operates a vehicle from The Hawthorns to Wednesbury Parkway every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piddock Rd to Darlaston Asda via West Bromwich Bus Station in around 46 min.
- Phone
- +44 345 835 8181
- enquiries@westmidlandsmetro.com
- Website
- westmidlandsmetro.com
Tram from The Hawthorns to Wednesbury Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://westmidlandsmetro.com/
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Piddock Rd to West Bromwich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk
Bus from West Bromwich Bus Station to Darlaston Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Smethwick to Darlaston train services, operated by West Midlands Metro, arrive at Wednesbury Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smethwick to Darlaston is 7 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Smethwick to Darlaston.
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