There are 4 ways to get from Basildon to Whitstable by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basildon to West HamShoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to WhitstableSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 44m£25–67Drive 58 mi
cheapest- Drive from Basildon to Whitstable58 mi
1h 4m£15–21Line 100 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
- Take the train from Greenhithe for Bluewater to Rainham (Kent)Luton - Rainham / ...
4h 5mLine 100 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Long Reach022
4h 39m
Basildon to Whitstable by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Whitstable is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Basildon to Whitstable is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Horsebridge via Bus Station, Bus Station and Long Reach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
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 44m.
The distance between Basildon and Whitstable is 74 miles. The road distance is 58.4 miles.
The best way to get from Basildon to Whitstable without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £25 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Basildon to Whitstable, including transfers.
Basildon to Whitstable bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Whitstable train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
The best way to get from Basildon to Whitstable is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £25 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.
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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Horsebridge via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Long Reach in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 345 744 4422
- contact@c2crail.co.uk
- Website
- c2c-online.co.uk
Train from Basildon to West Ham
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Whitstable
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Greenhithe for Bluewater to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £8–13
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Long Reach
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Basildon to Whitstable bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Basildon to Whitstable train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Whitstable is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Basildon to Whitstable.
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