The average bus between Harwich and Basildon takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Harwich and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Basildon at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Basildon station via Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Harwich to Basildon bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Mayflower Avenue station.
Harwich to Basildon bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Harwich and Basildon is 70.4 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Bus Station via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 9m.