How to get from Shirley East to Drakes Cross by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Shirley East to Drakes Cross in West Midlands: take the 49 bus from Saracens Head station to Maypole Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is £2.40.

37min£2.40
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Walk to Drakes Cross
Leaves from Saracens Head

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saracens Head
    ID nwmadmwa
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Frankley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maypole Island
    ID nwmdajdp
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Drakes Cross
    Walk to
    Drakes Cross
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 76 and 50

To get from Shirley East to Drakes Cross in West Midlands, take the 76 bus from Saracens Head station to Albert Road station. Next, take the 50 bus from Albert Road station to Maypole Shops station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is £4.00.

52min£4.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 76
76
Bus - 50
50
Walk to Drakes Cross
Leaves from Saracens Head

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saracens Head
    ID nwmadmwa
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Northfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albert Road
    ID nwmdagmt
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albert Road
    ID nwmdagmp
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Druids Heath
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maypole Shops
    ID nwmdajda
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Drakes Cross
    Walk to
    Drakes Cross
    1.14 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Shirley East to Drakes Cross

The distance between Shirley East, West Midlands and Drakes Cross, West Midlands is approximately 4.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shirley East to Drakes Cross by bus, 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 East

Shirley East is located at Shirley East, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Saracens Head.

Train stations close to Shirley East:

  • Shirley
  • Whitlocks End
  • Hall Green

Bus stations close to Shirley East:

  • Saracens Head
  • Sutherland Ave
  • Longmore Rd

Public transport stations close to Drakes Cross, West Midlands

Drakes Cross is located at Drakes Cross, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Pack Horse Inn.

Train stations close to Drakes Cross:

  • Wythall
  • Whitlocks End
  • Shirley

Bus stations close to Drakes Cross:

  • Pack Horse Inn
  • Falstaff Avenue
  • Woodrush School

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 76 and 50

To get from Shirley East to Drakes Cross in West Midlands, take the 76 bus from Saracens Head station to Albert Road station. Next, take the 50 bus from Albert Road station to Maypole Shops station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is £4.00.

52min£4.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 76
76
Bus - 50
50
Walk to Drakes Cross
Leaves from Saracens Head

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saracens Head
    ID nwmadmwa
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Northfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albert Road
    ID nwmdagmt
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albert Road
    ID nwmdagmp
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Druids Heath
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maypole Shops
    ID nwmdajda
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Drakes Cross
    Walk to
    Drakes Cross
    1.14 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shirley East to Drakes Cross?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 49.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shirley East to Drakes Cross?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 76, Bus line 50.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shirley East and Drakes Cross in West Midlands?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Shirley East to Drakes Cross in West Midlands in 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Shirley East to Drakes Cross in West Midlands?

    The 49 bus line goes from Saracens Head station near Shirley East to Frankley station near Drakes Cross in West Midlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shirley East to Drakes Cross in West Midlands by bus?

    The total travel time between Shirley East and Drakes Cross in West Midlands by bus is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Shirley East to get to Drakes Cross in West Midlands?

    Get on the 49 bus from the Saracens Head stop near Shirley East in West Midlands.

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

    Get off the bus at the Frankley stop, which is closest to Drakes Cross in West Midlands.

  • When is the last bus from Shirley East to Drakes Cross in West Midlands?

    The last bus from Shirley East to Drakes Cross in West Midlands is the Northfield - Silhill line. It leaves the Saracens Head stop at 00:30.

  • How much is the bus fare from Shirley East to Drakes Cross?

    The ride from Shirley East to Drakes Cross costs £2.40.

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