How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham is around 242km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham 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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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Stratford (London) then take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance243km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($81).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham is around 242km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £68 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, London Midland, c2c and Chiltern Railways run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham. 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 Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).

How do I get from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 30m
£68($81)
hourly252km (157 miles)
Train via West Ham2h 30m
£60($71)
hourly242km (151 miles)
Train via West Ham3hrs
£48($57)
hourly247km (154 miles)
Train and Bus
4hrs
£30($36)
5 times a week301km (187 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£42($50)
on demand243km (151 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham