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 £27 - £33.

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 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Shirley and Balsall Common?

No, there is no direct train from Shirley to Balsall Common. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Berkswell via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Shirley to Balsall Common?

The distance between Shirley and Balsall Common is 9 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 87 bus which takes 51 min and costs £5 - £6.

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

It takes approximately 51 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 Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Solihull Station.

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

Shirley to Balsall Common train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Solihull station.

Train or bus from Shirley to Balsall Common?

The best way to get from Shirley to Balsall Common is to line 87 bus which takes 51 min and costs £5 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £21 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Shirley to Balsall Common bus arrive?

Shirley to Balsall Common bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Balsall Common Island station.

Where does the Shirley to Balsall Common train arrive?

Shirley to Balsall Common train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Birmingham Moor Street 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 3595+ hotels available in Balsall Common.

Shirley to Balsall Common - 4 ways to travel via train, line 87 bus, and taxi

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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 87 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Solihull Station to Balsall Common Islandbus 87 / ...
51 min
£5–6
Drive 9.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirley to Balsall Commoncar 9.6 mi
19 min
£3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Solihull to Birmingham Moor Streettrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Berkswelltrain Birmingham New Street - Northampton / ...
1h 14m
£8–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shirley to Balsall Commontaxi 9.6 mi
19 min
£27–33

Shirley to Balsall Common by bus

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Distance: 9.4 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

Stagecoach Midlands operates a bus from Solihull Station to Balsall Common Island every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thornyfield Road to Berkswell via Solihull Station, Solihull, Birmingham Moor Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 1h 14m.

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