What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Athens is to train and fly which costs €90 - €280 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Athens is to train and fly which takes 7h 57m and costs €90 - €290.

How far is it from Basildon to Athens?

The distance between Basildon and Athens is 2468 km.

How do I travel from Basildon to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 49m and costs €120 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Athens?

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Basildon to Athens, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Basildon to Athens?

The best way to get from Basildon to Athens is to fly which takes 8h 59m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 44h 27m.

What is the time difference between Basildon and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Basildon. It is currently 12:47 PM in Basildon and 2:47 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12663+ hotels available in Athens.

Basildon to Athens - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Basildon to Athens by plane, bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from London City Airport
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LCY - ATH
8h 59m
€169–298
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
7h 57m
€94–284
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Doverbus
2. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
39h 49m
€120–174
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basildon to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
29h 43m
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
8h 6m
€116–308
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STN - ATH
8h 14m
€94–289
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
8h 29m
€94–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Stationbus
44h 27m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain
2. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
45h 19m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 4h
€149–162
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from München to Larissabus
3. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
2d 14h
€279–469
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basildon to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
30h 56m
€528–866

Basildon to Athens by train, subway, foot, and bus

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2d 14hAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Basildon to Athens.

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Distance: 2,468 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Athens, Greece?

Swiss, Air Dolomiti, and five other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Athens Larissis Station via Barking, Barking Station, Walthamstow Bus Station, Walthamstow Central Station, Arnos Grove Station, Hobart Corner, Bounds Green Road London, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 44h 27m.

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