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

The cheapest way to get from Shirley to Oldbury is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shirley to Oldbury is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Shirley and Oldbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirley to Oldbury. However, there are services departing from Thornyfield Road and arriving at Oldbury Interchange via Colmore Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Shirley and Oldbury?

No, there is no direct train from Shirley to Oldbury. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Shirley to Oldbury?

The distance between Shirley and Oldbury is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shirley to Oldbury without a car is to bus and train which takes 57 min and costs £5 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Shirley to Oldbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirley to Oldbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shirley to Oldbury train from?

Shirley to Oldbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Solihull station.

Train or bus from Shirley to Oldbury?

The best way to get from Shirley to Oldbury is to bus and line 87 bus which takes 1h 42m and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £7 - £15 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Shirley to Oldbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shirley to Oldbury train arrive?

Shirley to Oldbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level station.

Can I drive from Shirley to Oldbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirley to Oldbury is 12 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Shirley to Oldbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Shirley to Oldbury?

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Where can I stay near Oldbury?

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Shirley to Oldbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 87 bus, taxi

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

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Bus, train
best
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 Sandwell & Dudleytrain
57 min
£5–14
Drive 12.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirley to Oldburycar 12.1 mi
25 min
£3–5
Bus, line 87 bus
1. Take the bus from Thornyfield Road to Church Centrebus 4A
2. Take the bus from Colmore Row to Oldbury Interchangebus 87
1h 42m
£4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shirley to Oldburytaxi 12.1 mi
25 min
£30–40
Train
1. Take the train from Solihull to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Leveltrain Dorridge - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
1h 8m
£7–15

Shirley to Oldbury by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 13.9 mi
Duration: 57 min

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

You can take a bus from Thornyfield Road to Oldbury Interchange via Church Centre and Colmore Row in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, West Midlands Trains operates a train from Solihull to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level hourly. Tickets cost £3–9 and the journey takes 29 min. Chiltern Railways also services this route 5 times a week.

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