What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Solihull?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Solihull Town Centre via Bus Station, Coach Station and Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Solihull?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Southend Central and arriving at Solihull via West Ham station and London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Solihull is 148 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 36m and costs £65 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Solihull bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Solihull train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Solihull train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull is to train via London which takes 3h 36m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Solihull bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Solihull train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Solihull train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Solihull is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull?

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Southend-on-Sea to Solihull - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Solihull by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Solihulltrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
3h 36m
£65–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus 777
7h 24m
£32–69
Drive 141.8 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Solihullcar 141.8 mi
2h 36m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 44m
£55–131

Southend-on-Sea to Solihull by train, subway, and foot

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.4 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Southend Central to Solihull via West Ham, West Ham station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 3h 36m. 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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