The average bus between Basildon and Halstead takes 2h 56m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basildon to Halstead. 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 3 times a day between Basildon and Halstead. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Halstead at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 48m • 1 change

2h 52m • 1 change

2h 52m • 1 change

2h 52m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Basildon to Halstead. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Halstead station via Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Basildon to Halstead bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Halstead bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Basildon and Halstead is 43.6 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Hospital in around 2h 32m.