How to get from Tower St to Shard End by bus and train?

From Tower St to Shard End by bus and train

To get from Tower St to Shard End you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Wolverhampton station to Birmingham New Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the 99 bus from Lea Hall Rail Station station to War Memorial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Tower St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shard End on the Moovit app.

64min
Walk to train station
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 99
99
Walk to Shard End
Leaves from Wolverhampton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wolverhampton
    550 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Birmingham International
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lea Hall
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lea Hall Rail Station
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Fordbridge, Opposite Kingshurst Way
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial
    ID nwmtwmdp
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shard End
    Walk to
    Shard End
    Alderpits Road
    420 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Tower St to Shard End by bus and light rail

To get from Tower St to Shard End in Shard End, take the METRO light rail from Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) station to Bull Street (West Midlands Metro) station. Next, take the 94 bus from Dale End station to Manor Park Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Tower St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shard End on the Moovit app.

87min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - METROMETRO
Bus - 94
94
Walk to Shard End
Leaves from Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - METROMETRO
    Wait for light rail
    METRO
    Edgbaston Village
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bull Street (West Midlands Metro)
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale End
    ID nwmajgmp
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Chelmsley Interchange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manor Park Road
    ID nwmagmwg
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shard End
    Walk to
    Shard End
    Alderpits Road
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Tower St to Shard End

The distance between Tower St and Shard End is approximately 33.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tower St to Shard End by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Shard End – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Tower St to Shard End

To check the bus and train schedule from Tower St to Shard End using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tower St) and destination (Shard End), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Tower St to Shard End by bus and light rail

To get from Tower St to Shard End in Shard End, take the METRO light rail from Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) station to Bull Street (West Midlands Metro) station. Next, take the 94 bus from Dale End station to Manor Park Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Tower St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shard End on the Moovit app.

87min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - METROMETRO
Bus - 94
94
Walk to Shard End
Leaves from Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro)
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - METROMETRO
    Wait for light rail
    METRO
    Edgbaston Village
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bull Street (West Midlands Metro)
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale End
    ID nwmajgmp
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Chelmsley Interchange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manor Park Road
    ID nwmagmwg
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shard End
    Walk to
    Shard End
    Alderpits Road
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tower St to Shard End?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Train line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Train line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 99.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Light Rail line METRO, Bus line 94.

  • Is there a direct train between Tower St and Shard End?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Tower St to Shard End?

    The WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Wolverhampton station near Tower St in St. Peter's to Birmingham New Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Birmingham New Street station near Shard End.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tower St to Shard End by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Tower St and Shard End by train and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Tower St to get to Shard End?

    Get on the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the Wolverhampton station near Tower St in St. Peter's.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Tower St and Shard End?

    Get off the train at the Birmingham New Street stop, which is closest to Shard End.

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