How to get from Shard End to Alton by bus and train?

From Shard End to Alton by bus and train

To get from Shard End to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X12 bus from Poplars Drive station to Birmingham International Station (Stop Sb) 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 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Walk to bus stationBus - X12
X12
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Poplars Drive

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Poplars Drive
    ID nwmagpda
    0.94 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - X12X12
    Wait for bus
    X12
    Solihull
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Birmingham International Station (Stop Sb)
    ID nwmadjmt
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham International
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stafford
    51 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 Shard End to Alton by bus and train via X13, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from Shard End to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X13 bus from Impsley Close station to Old Square (Stop Pq13) 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 54 min.

174min
Walk to bus stationBus - X13
X13
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Impsley Close

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Impsley Close
    ID nwmtmtmp
    1.07 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - X13X13
    Wait for bus
    X13
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Square (Stop Pq13)
    ID nwmajgtm
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    670 yd • 8 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 Shard End to Alton

The distance between Shard End, West Midlands and Alton, West Midlands is approximately 69.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shard End 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 Shard End

Shard End is located at Shard End, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is The Shardway.

Bus stations close to Shard End:

  • The Shardway
  • Packington Avenue
  • Nearmoor Rd

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 Shard End to Alton by bus and train via X13, CROSSCOUNTRY and X41

To get from Shard End to Alton in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X13 bus from Impsley Close station to Old Square (Stop Pq13) 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 54 min.

174min
Walk to bus stationBus - X13
X13
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - X41
X41
Walk to Alton
Leaves from Impsley Close

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Impsley Close
    ID nwmtmtmp
    1.07 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - X13X13
    Wait for bus
    X13
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Square (Stop Pq13)
    ID nwmajgtm
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    670 yd • 8 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 Shard End to Alton?

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line X12, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shard End to Alton?

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line X13, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line X41.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shard End 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 3 hr 29 min.

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

    The X12 bus line goes from Poplars Drive station near Shard End to Solihull station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Solihull station near Alton in West Midlands

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

    The total travel time between Shard End and Alton in West Midlands by bus and train is about 3 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the X12 bus from the Poplars Drive stop near Shard End in West Midlands.

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

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

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