What is the cheapest way to get from Shirley to Shard End?

The cheapest way to get from Shirley to Shard End is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shirley to Shard End?

The fastest way to get from Shirley to Shard End is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Shirley and Shard End?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirley to Shard End. However, there are services departing from Thornyfield Road and arriving at Whateley Green via Solihull Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Shirley to Shard End?

The distance between Shirley and Shard End is 18 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.

How do I travel from Shirley to Shard End without a car?

The best way to get from Shirley to Shard End without a car is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Shirley to Shard End?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Shirley to Shard End, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirley to Shard End bus from?

Shirley to Shard End bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Solihull Station.

Where does the Shirley to Shard End bus arrive?

Shirley to Shard End bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Whateley Green station.

Can I drive from Shirley to Shard End?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirley to Shard End is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Shirley to Shard End.

Where can I stay near Shard End?

There are 3790+ hotels available in Shard End.

Shirley to Shard End - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and line 99 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Shirley to Shard End by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Solihull Station to Whateley Greenbus X12
1h 16m
£4–7
Drive 8.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirley to Shard Endcar 8.2 mi
18 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shirley to Shard Endtaxi 8.2 mi
18 min
£40–50
Bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Thornyfield Road to Solihull Town Centrebus 4A / ...
2. Take the bus from Solihull Town Centre to Nearmoor Roadbus 99
1h 22m

Shirley to Shard End by bus

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Distance: 17.8 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Shirley, Solihull, England and Shard End, England?

NX West Midlands operates a bus from Solihull Station to Whateley Green every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 1m. West Midlands Bus also services this route every 30 minutes.

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