Basildon to Birmingham by train
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Overview: trains from Basildon to Birmingham
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Basildon to Birmingham by train
Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Basildon to Birmingham? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 190 kilometres.
Train cost between Basildon and Birmingham
Average fares along this route:
The cheapest ticket price: US$67.50
Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:
Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:
Finding cheap train tickets
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Train schedule for travel between Basildon and Birmingham
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 67 trains make this journey of 190 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Basildon is at 04:43 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:55.
During the weekend, 01:11 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:54 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 13 minutes.
How long is the train journey from Basildon to Birmingham?
This journey covers a total of 190 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 48 minutes.
Booking Basildon to Birmingham trains in advance
Booking your Basildon to Birmingham tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 2 and a half months before departure.
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Making your Basildon to Birmingham travels smooth and enjoyable
Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Birmingham.
FAQs about the train journey from Basildon to Birmingham
Want to know more about your journey from Basildon to Birmingham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Basildon and Birmingham is 190 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route is US$67.50. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .
Tickets for this route go on sale 2 and a half months in advance of the departure date.
The fastest jouney takes 2 hours and 48 minutes.
Other train journeys from Basildon
- From Basildon to Romford From US$9.38
- From Basildon to London From US$11.50
- From Basildon to Colchester From US$35.65
- From Basildon to Southend From US$9.25
- From Basildon to Manchester From US$231.50
- From Basildon to Doncaster From US$62.50
- From Basildon to Leeds From US$77.50
- From Basildon to Liverpool From US$80.50
- From Basildon to Keighley From US$70.63
- From Basildon to Preston From US$228.50
- From Basildon to Brighton From US$58.57
- From Basildon to Bristol From US$32.00
Other train journeys to Birmingham
- From London to Birmingham From US$13.00
- From Glasgow to Birmingham From US$36.00
- From Wolverhampton to Birmingham From US$4.50
- From Leicester to Birmingham From US$12.50
- From Crewe to Birmingham From US$12.50
- From Coventry to Birmingham From US$4.50
- From Nottingham to Birmingham From US$14.50
- From Sheffield to Birmingham From US$20.00
- From Gloucester to Birmingham From US$19.50
- From Doncaster to Birmingham From US$32.00
- From Reading to Birmingham From US$24.00
- From Plymouth to Birmingham From US$48.50
- From Carlisle to Birmingham From US$37.50
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Other train journeys from Birmingham
- From Birmingham to Edinburgh From US$58.00
- From Birmingham to Leeds From US$37.50
- From Birmingham to Oxford From US$12.50
- From Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon From US$15.00
- From Birmingham to York From US$23.50
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- From Birmingham to Brighton From US$45.00
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