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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Whitstable is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Whitstable is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Whitstable via West Ham DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Basildon to Whitstable?

The distance between Basildon and Whitstable is 74 miles. The road distance is 58.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Whitstable without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Basildon to Whitstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Whitstable train from?

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

Train or bus from Basildon to Whitstable?

The best way to get from Basildon to Whitstable is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 15 bus and line 401 bus, which costs and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Basildon to Whitstable train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basildon to Whitstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Whitstable is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Basildon to Whitstable.

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

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Basildon to Whitstable - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 15 bus

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

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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 Whitstabletrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 40m
£34–73
Drive 58 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basildon to Whitstablecar 58 mi
1h 4m
£15–21
Bus, line 15 bus, line 401 bus
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Doverbus
2. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Bus Stationbus 15
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Horsebridgebus 401 / ...
4h 21m
Line 9 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Brentwood stationbus 9
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
4h 49m

Basildon to Whitstable by train

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Distance: 73.8 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Whitstable via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Horsebridge via Upminster, Upminster, Pencester Road, and Bus Station in around 4h 21m.

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