Birmingham to Southend by train
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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Southend
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Birmingham to Southend train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Birmingham to Southend by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Birmingham to Southend take around 3 hours and 3 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 207 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Birmingham is scheduled to depart at around 05:15. The last departure is usually at around 23:10 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Birmingham at around 05:50, with the last train leaving at around 22:30. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 47 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 19 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$78.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Southend, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Southend.
Is there a direct train from Birmingham to Southend?
The journey between Birmingham and Southend usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Birmingham to Southend every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Birmingham to Southend?
The Birmingham to Southend train travel takes about 3 hours and 3 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Birmingham to Southend train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Southend leaving Birmingham at around 05:15 and the last train leaving at around 23:10 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Birmingham at around 05:50, with the final departure at 22:30.
Other train journeys from Birmingham
- From Birmingham to Edinburgh From US$58.00
- From Birmingham to Leeds From US$42.00
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- From Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon From US$15.00
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- From Birmingham to Brighton From US$45.00
- From Birmingham to Weston-super-Mare From US$43.00
- From Birmingham to Torquay From US$37.00
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Other train journeys to Southend
- From London to Southend From US$8.50
- From Shenfield to Southend From US$10.00
- From Romford to Southend From US$36.00
- From Luton to Southend From US$72.50
- From Basildon to Southend From US$9.13
- From Leicester to Southend From US$50.00
- From Doncaster to Southend From US$63.10
- From Croydon to Southend From US$37.83
- From Chelmsford to Southend From US$17.20
- From Grays to Southend From US$10.98
- From Sheffield to Southend From US$105.50
- From Leeds to Southend From US$56.50
- From Liverpool to Southend From US$127.50
- From Milton Keynes to Southend From US$149.50
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Other train journeys from Southend
- From Southend to London From US$15.50
- From Southend to Preston From US$80.50
- From Southend to Shenfield From US$10.00
- From Southend to Bournemouth From US$58.00
- From Southend to Manchester From US$123.50
- From Southend to Luton From US$72.00
- From Southend to Chafford Hundred Lakeside From US$10.98
- From Southend to Colchester From US$26.19
- From Southend to Brighton From US$37.44
- From Southend to Leeds From US$136.00
- From Southend to Peterborough From US$67.20
- From Southend to Southend Airport From US$4.63
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