The distance between Birmingham and Southend-on-Sea is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Birmingham to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria.
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Take the bus to London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U then take the train to Prittlewell.
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There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($81).
The distance between Birmingham and Southend-on-Sea is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Birmingham and Southend-on-Sea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £68 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Southend-on-Sea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Southend-on-Sea. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Birmingham to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways and c2c run train services between Birmingham and Southend-on-Sea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Birmingham and Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Southend-on-Sea. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Southend Victoria. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Southend-on-Sea is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Southend-on-Sea. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and Southend-on-Sea. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Southend-on-Sea is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | £68($81) | hourly | 252km (157 miles) |
Train via London Marylebone | 3hrs | £48($57) | hourly | 247km (153 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4hrs | £30($36) | 4 times a week | 300km (186 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £42($50) | on demand | 243km (151 miles) |
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The following major airports near Southend-on-Sea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.