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

The cheapest way to get from Shirley to Aston is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shirley to Aston is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Shirley and Aston?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirley to Aston. However, there are services departing from Saracens Head and arriving at Park Road via Dale End. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Shirley to Aston?

The distance between Shirley and Aston is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shirley to Aston without a car is to line 49 bus and train and line 67 bus which takes 40 min and costs £5 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Shirley to Aston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirley to Aston bus from?

Shirley to Aston bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Saracens Head station.

Where does the Shirley to Aston bus arrive?

Shirley to Aston bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Church Centre station.

Can I drive from Shirley to Aston?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirley to Aston is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Shirley to Aston.

Where can I stay near Aston?

There are 3392+ hotels available in Aston.

Shirley to Aston - 5 ways to travel via train, line 49 bus, and line 67 bus

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

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Line 49 bus, train, line 67 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thornyfield Road to Solihull Stationbus 4A / ...
2. Take the train from Solihull to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Dale End to Radio Housebus 65 / ...
40 min
£5–11
Drive 8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirley to Astoncar 8 mi
18 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shirley to Astontaxi 8 mi
18 min
£40–50
Line 6 bus
1. Take the bus from Saracens Head to Church Centrebus 4A / ...
55 min
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thornyfield Road to Church Centrebus 4A
1h 3m
£4–6

Shirley to Aston by bus and train

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Distance: 10 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Shirley, Solihull, England and Aston, Birmingham, England?

NX West Midlands operates a bus from Saracens Head to Church Centre every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 44 min.

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