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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Rayleigh and Birmingham NEC?

No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal via Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Rayleigh and Birmingham NEC?

No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Birmingham International via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC?

The distance between Rayleigh and Birmingham NEC is 141 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC train from?

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

Train or bus from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC?

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC bus arrive?

Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC?

Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC.

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

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Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
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 Internationaltrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 28m
£48–128
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus 777
6h 27m
£29–66
Drive 133.2 mi
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Birmingham NECcar 133.2 mi
2h 19m
£33–47
Line 25 bus, train, line 205 bus
1. Take the bus from Eastwood Road to Bus Stationbus 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Duke's Place to Euston Stationbus 205
4. Take the train from London Euston to Bletchleytrain
5. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham Internationaltrain
5h 39m
£47–113

Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC by train, foot, and subway

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2h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.5 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Birmingham NEC via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham International in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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