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How to get fromGreat Barr to Shirleyby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Great Barr to Shirley by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Scott Arms to Old Squarebus bus X51
    2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Solihulltrain train Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
    53 min
    £6–12

  2. Drive 12 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Great Barr to Shirleycar car 12 mi
    26 min
    £3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Great Barr to Shirleytaxi taxi 12 mi
    26 min
    £30–40

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Scott Arms to Old Squarebus bus X51
    2. Take the bus from Bus Mall to Thornyfield Roadbus bus 4A
    1h 10m
    £4–6

  5. Line 51 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Scott Arms to Dale Endbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Bus Mall to Thornyfield Roadbus bus 4A
    1h 21m
    £4–6

Great Barr to Shirley by bus, foot, and train

Calendar445Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13.6 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Great Barr, Sandwell, England and Shirley, Solihull, England?

You can take a bus from Scott Arms to Thornyfield Road via Old Square and Bus Mall in around 1h 10m.

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