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 51 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 51 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 1m.

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 1m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m 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.

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 51 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 275+ hotels available in Kent.

Basildon to Kent - 4 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Basildon to Kent by train, car, taxi, or subway

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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 Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 1m
£39–84
Drive 44.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basildon to Kentcar 44.9 mi
51 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Basildon to Kenttaxi 44.9 mi
51 min
£190–240
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from West Ham station to Victoria stationsubway District / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 44m
£38–94

Basildon to Kent by train

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Distance: 81.8 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

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 1m.

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