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

The cheapest way to get from Shirley to Alcester is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 28 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Shirley and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirley to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Cranmore Rd and arriving at Police Station via Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Shirley to Alcester?

The distance between Shirley and Alcester is 29 miles. The road distance is 16.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shirley to Alcester without a car is to line 519 bus and line 26 bus which takes 1h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Shirley to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirley to Alcester bus from?

Shirley to Alcester bus services, operated by Flexibus, depart from Cranmore Rd station.

Where does the Shirley to Alcester bus arrive?

Shirley to Alcester bus services, operated by Flexibus, arrive at Redditch Bus Station.

Can I drive from Shirley to Alcester?

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

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 799+ hotels available in Alcester.

Shirley to Alcester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 519 bus, and line 26 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Shirley to Alcester 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 519 bus, line 26 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cranmore Rd to Redditch Bus Stationbus 519
2. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Police Stationbus 26
1h 9m
Drive 16 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirley to Alcestercar 16 mi
28 min
£4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shirley to Alcestertaxi 16 mi
28 min
£40–55
Bus, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Thornyfield Rd to NatWest Bankbus X20
2. Take the bus from Oxfam to Police Stationbus 229 / ...
1h 46m
£5–6
Line 49 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Thornyfield Rd to Kings Norton Stationbus 49
2. Take the train from Kings Norton to Redditchtrain
3. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Police Stationbus 26
2h 5m
£10–15

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shirley to Alcester.

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Distance: 29.1 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Cranmore Rd to Police Station via Redditch Bus Station in around 1h 9m.

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