What is the cheapest way to get from Shirley to Great Barr?

The cheapest way to get from Shirley to Great Barr is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shirley to Great Barr?

The fastest way to get from Shirley to Great Barr is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Shirley and Great Barr?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirley to Great Barr. However, there are services departing from Thornyfield Road and arriving at Scott Arms via Old Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Shirley to Great Barr?

The distance between Shirley and Great Barr is 14 miles. The road distance is 12 miles.

How do I travel from Shirley to Great Barr without a car?

The best way to get from Shirley to Great Barr without a car is to train and bus which takes 55 min and costs £6 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Shirley to Great Barr?

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Shirley to Great Barr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirley to Great Barr bus from?

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

Where does the Shirley to Great Barr bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shirley to Great Barr?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirley to Great Barr is 12 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Shirley to Great Barr.

Where can I stay near Great Barr?

There are 3310+ hotels available in Great Barr.

Shirley to Great Barr - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Solihull to Birmingham Moor Streettrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Old Square to Scott Armsbus X51
55 min
£6–12
Drive 12 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirley to Great Barrcar 12 mi
26 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shirley to Great Barrtaxi 12 mi
26 min
£30–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thornyfield Road to Church Centrebus 4A
2. Take the bus from Old Square to Scott Armsbus X51
1h 14m
£4–6
Bus, line 51 bus
1. Take the bus from Thornyfield Road to Church Centrebus 4A
2. Take the bus from Dale End to Scott Armsbus 51
1h 22m
£4–6

Shirley to Great Barr by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 13.6 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

You can take a bus from Thornyfield Road to Scott Arms via Church Centre and Old Square in around 1h 14m.

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