35 Bus Route

The Number 35 follows one of the most interesting bus routes in Birmingham. Although not recommended for those inclined towards travel sickness, it avoids main roads and zig zags through a variety of suburbs, each with its own distinctive cultural flavour. These days catch it behind Selfridges and sit on the left to get an early view of the impressive Digbeth Police Station, with its curious dream-​like tower. The bus cleverly exits the city centre through the back streets of old industrial Highgate. Passing the Sir Charles Napier pub there are views of Central Mosque. Muslim-​tinged Balsall Heath gives way to the grand detached villas of Moseley’s Salisbury Road. Later in the route the multi-​cultural bustle of Kings Heath High Street will slow the bus down, but look forward to the descent into Brandwood estate with its strange bunker-​like council homes. Stay on the bus long enough and you will see the edge of the city and the green fields of Worcesteshire. What a ride and all for £2 (one way).

I use this bus because it takes you from Kings Heath, either on Vicarage Road outside the All Saints Centre or on the various stops on the High Street to Canon Hill Park and the MAC. It stops on Salisbury Road.
It’s usually a fairly quick journey and s far easier than getting the 50 and then having to change for the 1, which is the only other way of reaching the park on public transport.
It’s not terribly busy usually, but it certainly sees a lot of life on there so it can make or interesting journey’s. Taking a pushchair on can sometimes be a hassle as most of the 35’s are single decker’s and therefore don’t have as much space.
It’s a practical and useful service but to be honest I prefer the Number 1 if I had a choice.