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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Shirley is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Shirley is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Shirley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Thornyfield Road via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Shirley?

The distance between Cardiff and Shirley is 114 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Shirley without a car is to train and line 76 bus which takes 2h 43m and costs £60 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Cardiff to Shirley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Shirley bus from?

Cardiff to Shirley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Cardiff to Shirley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Shirley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Shirley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Shirley is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Cardiff to Shirley.

Where can I stay near Shirley?

There are 3700+ hotels available in Shirley.

Cardiff to Shirley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 76 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 76 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Universitytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Elizabeth Hospital to Longmore Roadbus 76
2h 43m
£60–83
Drive 107 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Shirleycar 107 mi
1h 58m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
4h 14m
£27–62
Train, line 76 bus via Hereford
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Universitytrain
3. Take the bus from Queen Elizabeth Hospital to Longmore Roadbus 76
4h 3m
£41–85

Cardiff to Shirley by train and bus

97Weekly Services

2h 43mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113.8 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Shirley, Solihull, England?

National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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