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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Shirley is to bus and line 18 bus which costs £5 - £8 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Shirley is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Shirley?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Shirley Precinct via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Shirley?

The distance between Bournemouth and Shirley is 30 miles. The road distance is 29.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Shirley without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 41 min and costs £13 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Bournemouth to Shirley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Shirley bus from?

Bournemouth to Shirley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bournemouth station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Shirley bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Shirley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Southampton Central Station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Shirley?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Shirley is 29 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Bournemouth to Shirley.

Where can I stay near Shirley?

There are 2045+ hotels available in Shirley.

Bournemouth to Shirley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Shirley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Church Streetbus 4 / ...
41 min
£14–28
Bus, line 18 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to Southampton Central Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Shirley Precinctbus 4 / ...
58 min
£6–8
Drive 29.3 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Shirleycar 29.3 mi
36 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bournemouth to Shirleytaxi 29.3 mi
36 min
£130–170

Bournemouth to Shirley by train and bus

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41 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 30.1 mi
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Shirley, Southampton, England?

You can take a bus from Bournemouth to Shirley Precinct via Southampton Central Station and Central Station in around 58 min.

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