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Cardiff to Basildon buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Basildon takes 7h 56m and the fastest bus takes 6h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Basildon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 56m
Duration
230 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cardiff to Basildon bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 13m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 18m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 30m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 13m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 18m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 30m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 18m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 16m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 23m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 46m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 41m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 51m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 13m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 18m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 30m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 13m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 18m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 30m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Basildon? 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.

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  • Distance: 230.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Basildon, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 6h 50m.

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