The average bus between Nottingham and Shirley takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Shirley. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Shirley at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Shirley station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Nottingham to Shirley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Shirley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Thornyfield Road station.
The distance between Nottingham and Shirley is 75.4 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Thornyfield Road via Birmingham Coach Station in around 2h 54m.