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How to get from Alton to Silhill by bus and train?

From Alton to Silhill by bus and train

To get from Alton to Silhill in West Midlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Smethwick Galton Bridge station to Solihull station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Bus - X41
X41
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
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
    Smethwick Galton Bridge
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Dorridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Solihull
    Ride to train station
    Solihull
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alton to Silhill by bus and train via X41, CROSSCOUNTRY and CHILTERN RAILWAYS

To get from Alton to Silhill in West Midlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 CHILTERN RAILWAYS train from Birmingham Moor Street station to Solihull station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Bus - X41
X41
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - CHILTERN RAILWAYS
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham Moor Street
    350 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - CHILTERN RAILWAYSCHILTERN RAILWAYS
    Wait for train
    CHILTERN RAILWAYS
    London Marylebone
  • 9
    Ride to train station Solihull
    Ride to train station
    Solihull
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alton to Silhill

The distance between Alton, West Midlands and Silhill, West Midlands is approximately 92.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alton to Silhill 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 Silhill, West Midlands

Silhill is located at Silhill, West Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Solihull Station Interchange.

Train stations close to Silhill:

  • Solihull
  • Olton
  • Widney Manor

Bus stations close to Silhill:

  • Solihull Station Interchange
  • Solihull Rail Station (Stand G)
  • Solihull Rail Station (Stand H)

Alternative route from Alton to Silhill by bus and train via X41, CROSSCOUNTRY and CHILTERN RAILWAYS

To get from Alton to Silhill in West Midlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 CHILTERN RAILWAYS train from Birmingham Moor Street station to Solihull station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Bus - X41
X41
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - CHILTERN RAILWAYS
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham Moor Street
    350 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - CHILTERN RAILWAYSCHILTERN RAILWAYS
    Wait for train
    CHILTERN RAILWAYS
    London Marylebone
  • 9
    Ride to train station Solihull
    Ride to train station
    Solihull
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alton to Silhill?

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Bus line X41, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alton to Silhill?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line X41, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line CHILTERN RAILWAYS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alton to Silhill 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 2 train lines till Railway Station station near Silhill in West Midlands

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

    The total travel time between Alton and Silhill in West Midlands by bus and train is about 2 hr 41 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Railway Station station, which is closest to Silhill in West Midlands.

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