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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to West Midlandsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to West Midlands by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    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 New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    3h 14m
    £58–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Newhall Streetbus bus Uk030 / ...
    6h 50m
    £26–51

  3. Drive 152.7 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to West Midlandscar car 152.7 mi
    2h 38m
    £38–54

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LCY - BHX
    5h 56m
    £186–477

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    3h 34m
    £50–125

  6. Bus, train, line 80 bus

    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Street Station to Crocketts Lanebus bus 80
    6h 43m
    £91–139

Southend-on-Sea to West Midlands by train, foot, and subway

Calendar233Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Smethwick Rolfe Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Blue Gates via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Newhall Street in around 6h 50m.

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