Bus from Frankley to Shirley (Solihull)
2 direct routes · 58–80 min · first bus 04:47, last bus 22:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shirley (Solihull) as of 11:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Frankley, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | National Express West Midlands | ~58 min | 44 | Sat 36 · Sun 22 | 04:47 | 22:25 | Hollywood Bowl (opposite) | Sutherland Avenue (opposite) | Rubery |
| 27 | Diamond Bus | ~80 min | 11 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 05:57 | 16:02 | Arden Walk (opposite) | Sutherland Avenue (opposite) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Frankley on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 49 bus or 27 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Frankley to Shirley?
2 routes run directly from Frankley to Shirley: the 49 (National Express West Midlands), the 27 (Diamond Bus). The most frequent is the 49, 44 times each weekday — board at Hollywood Bowl (opposite) and get off at Sutherland Avenue (opposite), about 58 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Frankley to Shirley?
Between 58 minutes on the 49 and 80 on the 27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Rubery on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Frankley to Shirley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:47 and the last around 22:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Frankley to Shirley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.