What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Birmingham is to bus which costs £11 - £17 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Basildon to Birmingham?

The distance between Basildon and Birmingham is 141 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.

How do I travel from Basildon to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £50 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Basildon to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Birmingham bus from?

Basildon to Birmingham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Birmingham train from?

Basildon to Birmingham train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Basildon to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Basildon to Birmingham bus arrive?

Basildon to Birmingham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) station.

Where does the Basildon to Birmingham train arrive?

Basildon to Birmingham train services, operated by c2c, arrive at London Fenchurch Street station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Birmingham is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Basildon to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Basildon to Birmingham?

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Basildon to Birmingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basildon to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 32m
£51–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Birminghambus Michalovce
4h 25m
£11–16
Drive 138.8 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Birminghamcar 138.8 mi
2h 17m
£34–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
5h 44m
£83–123
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
6h 36m
£29–68

Basildon to Birmingham by train, foot, and subway

353Weekly Services

2h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.9 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Basildon to Birmingham New Street via London Fenchurch Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, Eurobus SK operates a bus from Upminster to Birmingham 4 times a week. Tickets cost £8–10 and the journey takes 3h 13m.

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