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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Kent is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Kent is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Kent. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Lenham via West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Basildon to Kent?

The distance between Basildon and Kent is 82 miles. The road distance is 45.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Kent without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £29 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Basildon to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Kent train from?

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

Train or bus from Basildon to Kent?

The best way to get from Basildon to Kent is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £29 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £29 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Basildon to Kent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basildon to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Kent is 45 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Basildon to Kent.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1157+ hotels available in Kent.

Basildon to Kent - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Basildon to Kent by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basildon to West HamShoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford InternationalSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 11m
£29–76
Drive 44.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basildon to Kent44.9 mi
50 min
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Upminster to ChathamMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Maidstone East station101
3h 4m
£13–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Basildon to Kent44.9 mi
50 min
£190–240
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from West Ham station to Victoria stationDistrict / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to LenhamLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 48m
£18–83

Basildon to Kent by train

189Weekly Trains

2h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.8 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Lenham via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Lenham via Upminster, Upminster, Waterfront Bus Station, Maidstone East station, and Maidstone East in around 3h 4m.

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