How to get from Castle Gate Island to Shard End by bus and light rail?

From Castle Gate Island to Shard End by bus and light rail

To get from Castle Gate Island to Shard End you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 11A bus from Castle Gate Island station to Parkway Roundabout station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO light rail and finally take the 94 bus from Dale End station to Manor Park Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Castle Gate Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Shard End on the Moovit app.

95min
Bus - 11A
11A
Light rail - METROMETRO
Bus - 94
94
Walk to Shard End
Leaves from Castle Gate Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castle Gate Island
  • 2
    Bus - 11A11A
    Wait for bus
    11A
    Newport St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkway Roundabout
    ID nwmtjpwp
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Light rail - METROMETRO
    Wait for light rail
    METRO
    Edgbaston Village
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bull Street (West Midlands Metro)
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale End
    ID nwmajgmp
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Chelmsley Interchange
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manor Park Road
    ID nwmagmwg
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shard End
    Walk to
    Shard End
    Alderpits Road
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Castle Gate Island to Shard End by bus and light rail via 11, METRO and 94

To get from Castle Gate Island to Shard End you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 11 bus from Castle Gate Island station to Parkway Roundabout station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO light rail and finally take the 94 bus from Dale End station to Manor Park Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Castle Gate Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Shard End on the Moovit app.

105min
Bus - 11
11
Light rail - METROMETRO
Bus - 94
94
Walk to Shard End
Leaves from Castle Gate Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castle Gate Island
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Newport St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkway Roundabout
    ID nwmtjpwp
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Light rail - METROMETRO
    Wait for light rail
    METRO
    Edgbaston Village
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bull Street (West Midlands Metro)
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale End
    ID nwmajgmp
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Chelmsley Interchange
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manor Park Road
    ID nwmagmwg
    28 min
  • 10
    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 Castle Gate Island to Shard End

The distance between Castle Gate Island and Shard End is approximately 30.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castle Gate Island to Shard End by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Shard End – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Castle Gate Island to Shard End

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Castle Gate Island to Shard End using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Castle Gate Island) and destination (Shard End), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 light rail schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Castle Gate Island to Shard End by bus and light rail via 11, METRO and 94

To get from Castle Gate Island to Shard End you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 11 bus from Castle Gate Island station to Parkway Roundabout station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO light rail and finally take the 94 bus from Dale End station to Manor Park Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Castle Gate Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Shard End on the Moovit app.

105min
Bus - 11
11
Light rail - METROMETRO
Bus - 94
94
Walk to Shard End
Leaves from Castle Gate Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castle Gate Island
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Newport St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkway Roundabout
    ID nwmtjpwp
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Light rail - METROMETRO
    Wait for light rail
    METRO
    Edgbaston Village
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bull Street (West Midlands Metro)
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale End
    ID nwmajgmp
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Chelmsley Interchange
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manor Park Road
    ID nwmagmwg
    28 min
  • 10
    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 Castle Gate Island to Shard End?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 11A, Light Rail line METRO, Bus line 94.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Castle Gate Island to Shard End?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 11, Light Rail line METRO, Bus line 94.

  • Is there a direct bus between Castle Gate Island and Shard End?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Castle Gate Island to Shard End?

    The 11A bus line goes from Newport St station near Castle Gate Island in Castle And Priory to Parkway Roundabout station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Parkway Roundabout station near Shard End.

  • How long does it take to travel from Castle Gate Island to Shard End by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Castle Gate Island and Shard End by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Castle Gate Island to get to Shard End?

    Get on the 11A bus from the Newport St stop near Castle Gate Island in Castle And Priory.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Castle Gate Island and Shard End?

    Get off the bus at the Parkway Roundabout stop, which is closest to Shard End.

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