There are 3 ways to get from Shirley to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leamington Spa to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 17m£71–111Drive 134.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shirley to Bournemouthcar 134.9 mi
3h 3m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
5h 46m£35–55
Shirley to Bournemouth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shirley to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Shirley to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirley to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Thornyfield Road and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Solihull Station, Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirley to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Bournemouth via Leamington Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Shirley and Bournemouth is 164 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.
The best way to get from Shirley to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Shirley to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Shirley to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Shirley to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leamington Spa station.
The best way to get from Shirley to Bournemouth is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Shirley, Solihull, England and Bournemouth, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Leamington Spa to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thornyfield Road to Bournemouth Station via Solihull Station, Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leamington Spa to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Shirley to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Shirley to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirley to Bournemouth is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Shirley to Bournemouth.
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