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

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

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 bus between Basildon and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

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 4m.

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 4m and costs £22 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Basildon to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Canterbury bus from?

Basildon to Canterbury bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

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 4m and costs £22 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Basildon to Canterbury bus arrive?

Basildon to Canterbury bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

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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Basildon to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, line 100 bus, car, and 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 HamShoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury WestSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 4m
£22–77
Drive 58.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basildon to Canterbury58.9 mi
1h 3m
£15–21
Line 100 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
2. Take the train from Greenhithe for Bluewater to Rainham (Kent)
3. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Canterbury East
4h 4m
Line 100 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station022
4h 10m

Basildon to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 85.9 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 10m.

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