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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Canterbury is to bus and line 15 bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Canterbury West via West Ham DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Basildon to Canterbury?

The distance between Basildon and Canterbury is 86 miles. The road distance is 59.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Basildon to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Canterbury train from?

Basildon to Canterbury train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Basildon to Canterbury is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 15 bus, which costs £10 - £15 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Basildon to Canterbury train arrive?

Basildon to Canterbury train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Canterbury is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Basildon to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Basildon to Canterbury?

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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Basildon to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 15 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Basildon to Canterbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 5m
£38–82
Bus, line 15 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Doverbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Bus Stationbus 15
3h 47m
£10–14
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basildon to Limehousetrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
3h 37m
£20–47
Drive 58.9 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Canterburycar 58.9 mi
1h 3m
£15–21

Basildon to Canterbury by train

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2h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.9 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Basildon to Canterbury West via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Bus Station via Upminster, Upminster, and Pencester Road in around 3h 47m.

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