The average bus between Bristol and Shirley takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Shirley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Bristol and Shirley. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Shirley at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Shirley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Shirley station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Bristol to Shirley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Shirley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Thornyfield Road station.
The distance between Bristol and Shirley is 118.9 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Thornyfield Road via Birmingham Coach Station in around 2h 49m.