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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Birmingham is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Rayleigh and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Eastwood Road and arriving at Newhall Street via Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Rayleigh and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Birmingham?

The distance between Rayleigh and Birmingham is 149 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Birmingham without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 31m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Rayleigh to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Birmingham bus from?

Rayleigh to Birmingham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Eastwood Road station.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Birmingham train from?

Rayleigh to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.

Train or bus from Rayleigh to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Birmingham is to train via London which takes 2h 31m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 25 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Rayleigh to Birmingham bus arrive?

Rayleigh to Birmingham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Rayleigh to Birmingham train arrive?

Rayleigh to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Rayleigh to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Birmingham is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Rayleigh to Birmingham.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 31m
£53–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
6h 13m
£31–71
Line 25 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Eastwood Road to Bus Stationbus 25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Newhall Streetbus Uk030 / ...
5h 16m
£33–85
Drive 145.2 mi
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Birminghamcar 145.2 mi
2h 25m
£36–51
Train
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
5h 21m
£89–136

Rayleigh to Birmingham by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 148.2 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Birmingham New Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastwood Road to Newhall Street via Bus Station, Basildon, West Ham, West Ham station, Finchley Road station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 5h 16m.

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