The average bus between Basildon and Kent takes 5h 3m and the fastest bus takes 3h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basildon to Kent. 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 4 hours between Basildon and Kent. 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 Kent at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Basildon to Kent? 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 Kent. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Kent station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Basildon to Kent bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Kent bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Dickley Wood station.
The distance between Basildon and Kent is 39.8 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Dickley Wood via Bus Station, Bus Station, Waterfront Bus Station, Chequers Bus Station, and King Street in around 4h 30m.