What is the cheapest way to get from Alcester to Shirley?

The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Shirley is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alcester to Shirley?

The fastest way to get from Alcester to Shirley is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Alcester and Shirley?

No, there is no direct bus from Alcester to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Grammar School and arriving at Thornyfield Rd via Maypole Island. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Alcester to Shirley?

The distance between Alcester and Shirley is 21 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.

How do I travel from Alcester to Shirley without a car?

The best way to get from Alcester to Shirley without a car is to line 502 bus and bus which takes 1h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Alcester to Shirley?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Alcester to Shirley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Shirley bus from?

Alcester to Shirley bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, depart from Grammar School station.

Where does the Alcester to Shirley bus arrive?

Alcester to Shirley bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, arrive at Maypole Shops station.

Can I drive from Alcester to Shirley?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Shirley is 16 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Alcester to Shirley.

Where can I stay near Shirley?

There are 3669+ hotels available in Shirley.

Alcester to Shirley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 502 bus, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Alcester to Shirley by bus, taxi, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 502 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grammar School to Maypole Shopsbus 502
2. Take the bus from Maypole Island to Thornyfield Rdbus 49
1h 10m
Drive 16.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alcester to Shirleycar 16.2 mi
28 min
£4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alcester to Shirleytaxi 16.2 mi
28 min
£40–55
Bus, train, line 49 bus
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Redditch Bus Stationbus 229 / ...
2. Take the train from Redditch to Kings Nortontrain
3. Take the bus from Kings Norton Station to Thornyfield Rdbus 49
1h 56m
£7–15

Alcester to Shirley by bus and train

90Weekly Services

1h 56mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 21.2 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Alcester, Warwickshire, England and Shirley, Solihull, England?

You can take a bus from Grammar School to Thornyfield Rd via Maypole Shops and Maypole Island in around 1h 10m.

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