The average bus between Cheltenham and Shirley takes 3h 56m and the fastest bus takes 2h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 5 times a day between Cheltenham and Shirley. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Shirley at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Arle Court Transport Hub and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Shirley station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Cheltenham to Shirley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Cheltenham to Shirley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Thornyfield Road station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Shirley is 59.5 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a bus from Promenade to Thornyfield Road via Arle Court Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 27m.