How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham

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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

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3h 11m

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30m

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3h 1m

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Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest way to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham is a train with an average price of $81 (€66).
The fastest way to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 11m.
Yes, you can take a train between Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham among Omio's users.

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from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham

How to get from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • Avanti West CoastW33962+c2cY64109+TubeTube from London Fenchurch Street to London Euston
    12:20 PM3h07
    Southend Central (SOC)
    3:27 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $571One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Avanti West CoastW33962+c2cY64109+TubeTube from London Fenchurch Street to London Euston
    12:20 PM3h07
    Southend Central (SOC)
    3:27 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $571One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW34289+Greater AngliaP01765+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston
    12:51 PM3h05
    Southend Victoria (SOV)
    3:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $651One-way
    2 transfers

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  • Avanti West CoastW34232+Greater AngliaP01155+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston
    12:31 PM3h17
    Southend Victoria (SOV)
    3:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $651One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33892+TubeTube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+Greater AngliaP76843
    1:11 PM3h37
    Southend Victoria (SOV)
    4:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $681One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33938+Greater AngliaP76843+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston
    1:11 PM3h16
    Southend Victoria (SOV)
    4:27 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $721One-way
    2 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.

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You can travel between Southend-on-Sea and Birmingham by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham is a train with an average price of $81 (€66).
The fastest way to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 11m.
The distance from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham is approximately 128 miles (207 km).
The average frequency per day from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southend Victoria (SOV) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways to go to Birmingham by train.
Omio customers who travel from Southend-on-Sea to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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