What is the cheapest way to get from Shirley to Balsall Common?

The cheapest way to get from Shirley to Balsall Common is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shirley to Balsall Common?

The fastest way to get from Shirley to Balsall Common is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Shirley and Balsall Common?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirley to Balsall Common. However, there are services departing from Thornyfield Road and arriving at Balsall Common Island via Solihull Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Shirley to Balsall Common?

The distance between Shirley and Balsall Common is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.

How do I travel from Shirley to Balsall Common without a car?

The best way to get from Shirley to Balsall Common without a car is to line 49 bus and line 87 bus which takes 54 min and costs £5 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Shirley to Balsall Common?

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Shirley to Balsall Common, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirley to Balsall Common bus from?

Shirley to Balsall Common bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Thornyfield Road station.

Where does the Shirley to Balsall Common bus arrive?

Shirley to Balsall Common bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Solihull Station.

Can I drive from Shirley to Balsall Common?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirley to Balsall Common is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Shirley to Balsall Common.

Where can I stay near Balsall Common?

There are 3637+ hotels available in Balsall Common.

Shirley to Balsall Common - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 49 bus

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

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Line 49 bus, line 87 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thornyfield Road to Solihull Stationbus 4A / ...
2. Take the bus from Solihull Station to Balsall Common Islandbus 87 / ...
54 min
£5–6
Drive 9.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirley to Balsall Commoncar 9.6 mi
19 min
£3–4
Line 49 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thornyfield Road to Solihull Stationbus 4A / ...
2. Take the train from Solihull to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Berkswelltrain
1h 17m
£8–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shirley to Balsall Commontaxi 9.6 mi
19 min
£45–60

Shirley to Balsall Common by bus

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Distance: 9.7 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Shirley, Solihull, England and Balsall Common, England?

You can take a bus from Thornyfield Road to Balsall Common Island via Solihull Station in around 54 min.

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