The average bus between Basildon and Harwich takes 4h 53m and the fastest bus takes 3h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basildon to Harwich. 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 every 3 hours between Basildon and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Harwich at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basildon to Harwich? 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 Harwich. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Harwich station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Basildon to Harwich bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Harwich bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Mayflower Avenue station.
The distance between Basildon and Harwich is 70.4 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Mayflower Avenue via Bus Station and Head Street in around 4h 13m.