The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham. 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 every 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Birmingham station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham is 207.4 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Birmingham New Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 47m.
