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

By bus

Take one direct bus from Drakes Cross to Shirley East in West Midlands: take the 49 bus from Maypole Island station to Saracens Head station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is £2.40.

36min£2.40
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Leaves from Maypole Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maypole Island
    ID nwmdajdm
    1.06 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Solihull
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Saracens Head
    Ride to bus station
    Saracens Head
    ID nwmadmwd
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 50 and 76

To get from Drakes Cross to Shirley East in West Midlands, take the 50 bus from Maypole Shops station to Albert Road station. Next, take the 76 bus from Albert Road station to Saracens Head station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is £4.00.

53min£4.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 50
50
Bus - 76
76
Leaves from Maypole Shops

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maypole Shops
    ID nwmdajdj
    1.13 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albert Road
    ID nwmdagmt
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albert Road
    ID nwmdagmp
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Solihull
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Saracens Head
    Ride to bus station
    Saracens Head
    ID nwmadmwd
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Drakes Cross to Shirley East

The distance between Drakes Cross, West Midlands and Shirley East, West Midlands is approximately 4.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Drakes Cross to Shirley East 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 Drakes Cross

Drakes Cross is located at Drakes Cross, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Trueman's Heath Crossroads.

Train stations close to Drakes Cross:

  • Wythall
  • Whitlocks End
  • Shirley

Bus stations close to Drakes Cross:

  • Trueman's Heath Crossroads
  • May Lane
  • Dark Lane

Public transport stations close to Shirley East, West Midlands

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
  • Yardley Wood
  • Solihull

Bus stations close to Shirley East:

  • Saracens Head
  • Sutherland Ave
  • Longmore Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 50 and 76

To get from Drakes Cross to Shirley East in West Midlands, take the 50 bus from Maypole Shops station to Albert Road station. Next, take the 76 bus from Albert Road station to Saracens Head station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is £4.00.

53min£4.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 50
50
Bus - 76
76
Leaves from Maypole Shops

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maypole Shops
    ID nwmdajdj
    1.13 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Birmingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albert Road
    ID nwmdagmt
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albert Road
    ID nwmdagmp
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Solihull
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Saracens Head
    Ride to bus station
    Saracens Head
    ID nwmadmwd
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 49.

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

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line 76.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Drakes Cross to Shirley East in West Midlands in 36 min.

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

    The 49 bus line goes from Maypole Island station near Drakes Cross to Solihull station near Shirley East in West Midlands.

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

    The total travel time between Drakes Cross and Shirley East in West Midlands by bus is about 36 min.

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

    Get on the 49 bus from the Maypole Island stop near Drakes Cross in West Midlands.

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

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

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

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

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