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

The cheapest way to get from Shirley to Longbridge is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shirley to Longbridge is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Shirley and Longbridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thornyfield Road and arriving at Devon Way. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Shirley and Longbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Shirley to Longbridge. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Longbridge via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Shirley to Longbridge?

The distance between Shirley and Longbridge is 11 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shirley to Longbridge without a car is to bus which takes 51 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

The bus from Thornyfield Road to Devon Way takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Shirley to Longbridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shirley to Longbridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Shirley to Longbridge?

The best way to get from Shirley to Longbridge is to bus which takes 51 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £6 - £16 and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Shirley to Longbridge bus arrive?

Shirley to Longbridge bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Devon Way station.

Where does the Shirley to Longbridge train arrive?

Shirley to Longbridge train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Birmingham Moor Street station.

Can I drive from Shirley to Longbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirley to Longbridge is 8 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Shirley to Longbridge.

Where can I stay near Longbridge?

There are 3325+ hotels available in Longbridge.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thornyfield Road to Devon Waybus 49
51 min
£2–4
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 Longbridgetrain Four Oaks - Redditch / ...
1h 11m
£6–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shirley to Longbridgetaxi 8.4 mi
20 min
£40–50
Drive 8.4 mi
1. Drive from Shirley to Longbridgecar 8.4 mi
20 min
£3

Shirley to Longbridge by bus

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Distance: 11.3 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

NX West Midlands operates a bus from Thornyfield Road to Devon Way every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 51 min. Diamond Bus Ltd also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thornyfield Road to Longbridge via Solihull Station, Solihull, Birmingham Moor Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 1h 11m.

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