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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Leicester is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Leicester via Aldgate station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Basildon to Leicester?

The distance between Basildon and Leicester is 126 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Basildon to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basildon to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Basildon to Leicester?

The best way to get from Basildon to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 300 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Basildon to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basildon to Leicester train arrive?

Basildon to Leicester train services, operated by c2c, arrive at London Fenchurch Street station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Leicester is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Basildon to Leicester.

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

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Basildon to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 300 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch StreetShoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to LeicesterLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 8m
£31–108
Drive 123 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basildon to Leicester123 mi
2h 2m
£30–44
Line 300 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station777
5h 19m
Line 300 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to LeicesterStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
5h 11m

Basildon to Leicester by train, foot, and subway

456Weekly Services

2h 8mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basildon to Leicester.

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Distance: 125.3 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Leicester via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Coach Station in around 5h 19m.

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