Bus from Shirley (Solihull) to Frankley
2 direct routes · 52–82 min · first bus 06:08, last bus 22:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Frankley as of 15:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shirley, 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 | ~52 min | 43 | Sat 35 · Sun 23 | 06:08 | 22:39 | Shirley Rail Station (adj) | Hollywood Bowl (adjacent) | Rubery |
| 27 | Diamond Bus | ~82 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:57 | 18:32 | Sutherland Avenue (adjacent) | Arden Walk (adjacent) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shirley 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 Shirley to Frankley?
2 routes run directly from Shirley to Frankley: the 49 (National Express West Midlands), the 27 (Diamond Bus). The most frequent is the 49, 43 times each weekday — board at Shirley Rail Station (adj) and get off at Hollywood Bowl (adjacent), about 52 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shirley to Frankley?
Between 52 minutes on the 49 and 82 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 Shirley to Frankley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:08 and the last around 22:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shirley to Frankley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.