The average bus between Basildon and Gillingham takes 2h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 7m. There is a bus service every few hours from Basildon to Gillingham. 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 Gillingham. 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 Gillingham at 10:36 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 Gillingham? 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 Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Gillingham station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Basildon to Gillingham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Gillingham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Waterfront Bus Station.
The distance between Basildon and Gillingham is 20.9 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 38m.