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Compare coach and train for Basildon to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basildon to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £63, while a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 191 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£63 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Tickets start at around £63 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-25.19. The journey takes 2h 58m versus 2h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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FAQs: Basildon to Birmingham
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- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basildon and Birmingham as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basildon station (BSO) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham.
- Travel with Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
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