What is the cheapest way to get from Shirley to Selly Oak?

The cheapest way to get from Shirley to Selly Oak is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shirley to Selly Oak?

The fastest way to get from Shirley to Selly Oak is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £20 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Shirley and Selly Oak?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saracens Head and arriving at Battery Retail Park. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Shirley to Selly Oak?

The distance between Shirley and Selly Oak is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.

How do I travel from Shirley to Selly Oak without a car?

The best way to get from Shirley to Selly Oak without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Shirley to Selly Oak?

The bus from Saracens Head to Battery Retail Park takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Shirley to Selly Oak bus from?

Shirley to Selly Oak bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Saracens Head station.

Where does the Shirley to Selly Oak bus arrive?

Shirley to Selly Oak bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Battery Retail Park station.

Can I drive from Shirley to Selly Oak?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirley to Selly Oak is 7 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Shirley to Selly Oak.

Where can I stay near Selly Oak?

There are 3362+ hotels available in Selly Oak.

Shirley to Selly Oak - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saracens Head to Battery Retail Parkbus 76
40 min
£2–3
Bus, train
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 Selly Oaktrain
56 min
£5–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shirley to Selly Oaktaxi 6.8 mi
17 min
£20–24
Drive 6.8 mi
1. Drive from Shirley to Selly Oakcar 6.8 mi
17 min
£2–3

Shirley to Selly Oak by bus

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Distance: 7.6 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Shirley, Solihull, England and Selly Oak, England?

NX West Midlands operates a bus from Saracens Head to Battery Retail Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 40 min. Diamond Bus Ltd also services this route hourly.

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