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

From University to Shard End by bus and train

To get from University to Shard End in Shard End, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from University station to Birmingham New Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the A9 bus from Lea Hall Rail Station station to War Memorial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is £5.80.

49min£5.80
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - A9
A9
Walk to Shard End
Leaves from University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    University
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Stansted Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    7 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
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lea Hall Rail Station
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - A9A9
    Wait for bus
    A9
    Fordbridge
  • 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
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from University to Shard End by bus and train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and A9

To get from University to Shard End in Shard End, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from University station to Birmingham New Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the A9 bus from Lea Hall Rail Station station to War Memorial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is £5.80.

53min£5.80
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - A9
A9
Walk to Shard End
Leaves from University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    University
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Four Oaks
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    7 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
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lea Hall Rail Station
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - A9A9
    Wait for bus
    A9
    Fordbridge
  • 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
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from University to Shard End

The distance between University, Shard End and Shard End, Shard End is approximately 16.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University 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.

Public transport stations close to University

University is located at University, Shard End and the nearest public transport station is Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Stop Qa).

Train stations close to University:

  • Selly Oak
  • Five Ways
  • Bournville

Bus stations close to University:

  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Stop Qa)
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Stop Qb)
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Stop Qc)

Public transport stations close to Shard End, Shard End

Shard End is located at Alderpits Road, Shard End and the nearest public transport station is War Memorial.

Bus stations close to Shard End:

  • War Memorial
  • Hurst Lane
  • Timberley Lane

Alternative route from University to Shard End by bus and train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and A9

To get from University to Shard End in Shard End, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from University station to Birmingham New Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the A9 bus from Lea Hall Rail Station station to War Memorial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is £5.80.

53min£5.80
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - A9
A9
Walk to Shard End
Leaves from University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    University
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Four Oaks
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    7 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
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lea Hall Rail Station
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - A9A9
    Wait for bus
    A9
    Fordbridge
  • 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
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line A9.

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

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line A9.

  • Is there a direct train between University and Shard End?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from University to Shard End?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Stansted Airport station near University in Edgbaston 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 in Shard End.

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

    The total travel time between University in Edgbaston and Shard End in Shard End by train and bus is about 49 min.

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

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Stansted Airport station near University in Edgbaston.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from University to Shard End?

    The ride from University to Shard End costs £5.80.