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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 21m
    £100–181
  2. Bus via West Ham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Ukn21 / ...
    4h 2m
    £27–37
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Millennium Pointbus bus Uk030 / ...
    3h 57m
    £85–113
  4. Drive  140.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grays to Birminghamcar car 140.4 mi
    2h 20m
    £35–51

Grays to Birmingham by train, subway, and bus

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grays, England and Birmingham, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m. West Midlands Trains also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Millennium Point hourly. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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