What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Essex?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Essex is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Essex?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Essex is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Polecat Road via Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Essex. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at White Notley via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Essex?

The distance between Birmingham and Essex is 158 miles. The road distance is 135.9 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Essex without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Essex without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 20m and costs £60 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Essex?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Birmingham to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Essex bus from?

Birmingham to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Essex train from?

Birmingham to Essex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Essex?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Essex is to train via London which takes 3h 20m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Birmingham to Essex bus arrive?

Birmingham to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Essex train arrive?

Birmingham to Essex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Essex is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Birmingham to Essex.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Essex?

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Where can I stay near Essex?

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Essex by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 20m
£60–143
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
5h 18m
£31–71
Drive 135.1 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Essexcar 135.1 mi
2h 32m
£33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 31m
£92–129

Birmingham to Essex by train and bus

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Distance: 156.8 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to White Notley via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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