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

From Shirley South to Alton by bus and train

To get from Shirley South to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Harwood Grove 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 46 min.

166min
Walk to bus stationBus - 5
5
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Harwood Grove
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harwood Grove
    ID nwmadpag
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moor St Station (Stop Ms4)
    ID nwmajajp
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    420 yd • 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
    50 yd • 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
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Shirley South to Alton by bus and train via 6, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from Shirley South to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 6 bus from Harwood Grove 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 47 min.

167min
Walk to bus stationBus - 6
6
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Harwood Grove
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harwood Grove
    ID nwmadpag
    50 yd • 1 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
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    420 yd • 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
    50 yd • 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
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Shirley South to Alton
The distance between Shirley South, West Midlands and Alton, West Midlands is approximately 58.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shirley South 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 South

Shirley South is located at Shirley South, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Harwood Grove.

Train stations close to Shirley South:

  • Yardley Wood
  • Widney Manor
  • Shirley

Bus stations close to Shirley South:

  • Harwood Grove
  • Blackford Road
  • Bishopton Close
Public transport stations close to Alton, West Midlands

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

Bus stations close to Alton:

  • Saltersford Lane
  • Knight Lane
  • Alton Towers Gate 01
Related Routes

Alternative route from Shirley South to Alton by bus and train via 6, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from Shirley South to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 6 bus from Harwood Grove 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 47 min.

167min
Walk to bus stationBus - 6
6
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Harwood Grove
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harwood Grove
    ID nwmadpag
    50 yd • 1 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
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    420 yd • 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
    50 yd • 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
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

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

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shirley South 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 46 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Harwood Grove station near Shirley South 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 South to Alton in West Midlands by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Shirley South and Alton in West Midlands by bus and train is about 2 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Harwood Grove stop near Shirley South in West Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Shirley South 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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