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How to get from Alton to Shirley South by bus and train?

From Alton to Shirley South by bus and train

To get from Alton to Shirley South in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X41 bus from Station Road station to Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the 6 bus from Moor St Station (Stop Ms4) station to Harwood Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Bus - X41
X41
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 6
6
Leaves from Station Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alton
  • 2
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Stafford Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stafford
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moor St Station (Stop Ms4)
    ID nwmajajp
    380 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Solihull
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harwood Grove
    Ride to bus station
    Harwood Grove
    ID nwmadpaj
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alton to Shirley South by bus and train via X41, CROSSCOUNTRY and 6

To get from Alton to Shirley South in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X41 bus from Station Road station to Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 6 bus from Moor St Station (Stop Ms4) station to Harwood Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Bus - X41
X41
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 6
6
Leaves from Station Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alton
  • 2
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Stafford Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stafford
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moor St Station (Stop Ms4)
    ID nwmajajp
    380 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Solihull
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harwood Grove
    Ride to bus station
    Harwood Grove
    ID nwmadpaj
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alton to Shirley South

The distance between Alton, West Midlands and Shirley South, West Midlands is approximately 92.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alton to Shirley South by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Alton

Alton is located at Alton, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Knight Lane.

Bus stations close to Alton:

  • Knight Lane
  • Saltersford Lane
  • Alton Towers Gate 01

Public transport stations close to Shirley South, West Midlands

Shirley South is located at Shirley South, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Solihull Gate.

Train stations close to Shirley South:

  • Olton
  • Solihull
  • Widney Manor

Bus stations close to Shirley South:

  • Solihull Gate
  • Bishopton Close
  • Harwood Grove

Alternative route from Alton to Shirley South by bus and train via X41, CROSSCOUNTRY and 6

To get from Alton to Shirley South in West Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X41 bus from Station Road station to Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 6 bus from Moor St Station (Stop Ms4) station to Harwood Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Bus - X41
X41
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 6
6
Leaves from Station Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alton
  • 2
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Stafford Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID stadadwm
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stafford
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moor St Station (Stop Ms4)
    ID nwmajajp
    380 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Solihull
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harwood Grove
    Ride to bus station
    Harwood Grove
    ID nwmadpaj
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alton to Shirley South?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line X41, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alton to Shirley South?

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line X41, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alton and Shirley South in West Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alton to Shirley South in West Midlands?

    The X41 bus line goes from Stafford Town Centre station near Alton to Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Railway Station station near Shirley South in West Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Alton to Shirley South in West Midlands by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Alton and Shirley South in West Midlands by bus and train is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alton to get to Shirley South in West Midlands?

    Get on the X41 bus from the Stafford Town Centre stop near Alton in West Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alton and Shirley South in West Midlands?

    Get off the bus at the Railway Station stop, which is closest to Shirley South in West Midlands.

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