What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Central London is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Central London is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Central London. However, there are services departing from Barking Station and arriving at Goat Wharf via Regent Street / St James's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Central London station. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Northfields station via West Ham station and Green Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Basildon to Central London?

The distance between Basildon and Central London is 38 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

How do I travel from Basildon to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Central London without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 15m and costs £21 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Central London?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Basildon to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Central London bus from?

Basildon to Central London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Station.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Central London train from?

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

Where does the Basildon to Central London bus arrive?

Basildon to Central London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Regent Street / St James's station.

Where does the Basildon to Central London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basildon to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Central London is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Basildon to Central London.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 21556+ hotels available in Central London.

Basildon to Central London - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Basildon to Central London by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Take the subway from West Ham station to Green Park stationsubway
3. Take the subway from Green Park Station to Northfields stationsubway
1h 15m
£21–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barking Station to Regent Street / St James'sbus N15
2. Take the bus from Regent Street / St James's to Goat Wharfbus N9
2h 41m
£9–79
Drive 41.9 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Central Londoncar 41.9 mi
1h 4m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Basildon to Central Londontaxi 41.9 mi
1h 4m
£190–230
Subway
1. Take the subway from Barking station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway District
1h 52m
£24–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Harold Wood Stationbus B1
2. Take the train from Harold Wood to Ealing Broadwaytrain Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
2h 3m
£21–40

Basildon to Central London by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 37.8 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Central London, England?

You can take a train from Basildon to Goat Wharf via Barking, Barking Station, and Regent Street / St James's in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Barking station to Ealing Broadway station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–65 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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