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.
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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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Birmingham New Street.
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Take the train to Stratford (London) then take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 30m | £68($81) | hourly | 252km (157 miles) |
Train via West Ham | 2h 30m | £60($71) | hourly | 242km (151 miles) |
Train via West Ham | 3hrs | £48($57) | hourly | 247km (154 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4hrs | £30($36) | 5 times a week | 301km (187 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £42($50) | on demand | 243km (151 miles) |
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