The average bus between Leicester and Shirley takes 2h 22m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Shirley. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Shirley at 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Shirley station via Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Leicester to Shirley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Shirley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Solihull Town Centre station.
The distance between Leicester and Shirley is 53 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Thornyfield Road via Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and Solihull Town Centre in around 1h 56m.