Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:20 View journey
Last train 22:05 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 35m View journey
Distance (km) 222
Trains / day 22 View all
Cheapest journey £86.93 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 57m
Train operators 6

Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 222 kilometres.

Train cost between Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham

Getting from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham by rail typically costs £86.93, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham departure frequency and train timetable

With 22 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 57 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:20 and the last one is at 22:05. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:05, with the last one at 22:05.

Train duration for trips from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham

The swiftest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 35 minutes, crossing a total distance of 222 kilometres.

When are tickets between Clacton-on-Sea and Birmingham available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Clacton-on-Sea and Birmingham can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

More information on train travel from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Birmingham city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham

Want to know more about your journey from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham covers a distance of 222 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.