The average bus between Basildon and Chatham takes 2h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. There is a bus service every few hours from Basildon to Chatham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Basildon and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Chatham at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basildon to Chatham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Basildon to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Chatham station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Basildon to Chatham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Chatham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Railway Station New Cut.
The distance between Basildon and Chatham is 21.6 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Railway Station New Cut via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 35m.