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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Birmingham Internationalby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham International by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 35m
    £52–135

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus 777
    6h 30m
    £29–71

  3. Drive 139.1 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham Internationalcar car 139.1 mi
    2h 28m
    £34–49

  4. Train, line 205 bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Duke's Place to Euston Stationbus bus 205
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2h 55m
    £44–117

  5. Train via Milton Keynes

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Bletchleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    4h 40m
    £49–117

Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham International by train, foot, and bus

Calendar369Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Birmingham International, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Birmingham International via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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