The average train between Birmingham and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Southend-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Birmingham to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Birmingham to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Birmingham and Southend-on-Sea is 207.4 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Southend Victoria via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 48m.
