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How to get from Shirley West to Alton by bus and train?

From Shirley West to Alton by bus and train

To get from Shirley West to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 6 bus from Sandy Hill Rd station to Moor St Station (Stop Ms4) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the X41 bus from Railway Station station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus stationBus - 6
6
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Sandy Hill Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sandy Hill Rd
    ID nwmadmtj
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moor St Station (Stop Ms4)
    ID nwmajajp
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Shirley West to Alton by bus and train via 6, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and X41

To get from Shirley West to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 6 bus from Sandy Hill Rd station to Moor St Station (Stop Ms4) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the X41 bus from Railway Station station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Walk to bus stationBus - 6
6
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Sandy Hill Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sandy Hill Rd
    ID nwmadmtj
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moor St Station (Stop Ms4)
    ID nwmajajp
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Shirley West to Alton

The distance between Shirley West, West Midlands and Alton, West Midlands is approximately 90.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shirley West to Alton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Shirley West

Shirley West is located at Shirley West, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Jacey Rd.

Train stations close to Shirley West:

  • Solihull
  • Widney Manor
  • Olton

Bus stations close to Shirley West:

  • Jacey Rd
  • Trinity Way
  • Saracens Head

Public transport stations close to Alton, West Midlands

Alton is located at Alton, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Knight Lane.

Bus stations close to Alton:

  • Knight Lane
  • Alton Towers Gate 01
  • Station Road

Alternative route from Shirley West to Alton by bus and train via 6, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and X41

To get from Shirley West to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 6 bus from Sandy Hill Rd station to Moor St Station (Stop Ms4) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the X41 bus from Railway Station station to Knight Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Walk to bus stationBus - 6
6
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Sandy Hill Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sandy Hill Rd
    ID nwmadmtj
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moor St Station (Stop Ms4)
    ID nwmajajp
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Alton Towers
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knight Lane
    ID stagjmda
    64 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alton
    Walk to
    Alton
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shirley West to Alton?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shirley West to Alton?

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shirley West and Alton in West Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Shirley West to Alton in West Midlands?

    The 6 bus line goes from Sandy Hill Rd station near Shirley West to Birmingham station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Birmingham station near Alton in West Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Shirley West to Alton in West Midlands by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Shirley West and Alton in West Midlands by bus and train is about 2 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Shirley West to get to Alton in West Midlands?

    Get on the 6 bus from the Sandy Hill Rd stop near Shirley West in West Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Shirley West and Alton in West Midlands?

    Get off the bus at the Birmingham stop, which is closest to Alton in West Midlands.

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