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Compare train for Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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$81 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Travel optionsfrom Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham
How to get from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London Euston12:20 PM3h07Southend Central (SOC)3:27 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$571One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
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Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London Euston12:20 PM3h07Southend Central (SOC)3:27 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$571One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston12:51 PM3h05Southend Victoria (SOV)3:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$651One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston12:31 PM3h17Southend Victoria (SOV)3:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$651One-way2 transfers
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Tube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+
P768431:11 PM3h37Southend Victoria (SOV)4:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$681One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston1:11 PM3h16Southend Victoria (SOV)4:27 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$721One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham.

- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southend Victoria (SOV) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways to go to Birmingham by train.
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