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Outbound fromClacton-on-Sea to Birmingham International by train
It takes an average of 5h 6m to travel from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham International by train, over a distance of around 130 miles (210 km). There are normally 7 trains per day travelling from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham International and tickets for this journey start from £82.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 17:05 | |
| Departure station | Clacton-on-Sea | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham International | |
| Journey time | From 4h 34m | |
| Distance | 130 miles (210 km) | |
| Frequency | 7 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £82.20 | |
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How to travel from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham International by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham International? Look no further.
You'll usually find 7 trains per day running between Clacton-on-Sea and Birmingham International, which usually take 5 hours 6 minutes to complete the 130 miles (210 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 34 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Birmingham International by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both Greater Anglia and CrossCountry trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham International start from £82.20 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Birmingham International? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham International
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Cheap train tickets from Clacton-on-Sea to Birmingham International
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Consider a Season Ticket
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Use your Railcard
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