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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgwater to Basildon is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgwater to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Bridgwater and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Bridgwater to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Bridgwater and arriving at Basildon via Taunton, London Paddington and London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Bridgwater to Basildon?

The distance between Bridgwater and Basildon is 183 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bridgwater to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Bridgwater to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bridgwater to Basildon train from?

Bridgwater to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Bridgwater to Basildon?

The best way to get from Bridgwater to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Bridgwater to Basildon train arrive?

Bridgwater to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bridgwater to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bridgwater to Basildon is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Bridgwater to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1832+ hotels available in Basildon.

Bridgwater to Basildon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bridgwater to Basildon by train, bus, car, plane, 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 Taunton to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to BasildonLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
3h 30m
£74–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals504 / ...
5h 36m
£24–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hammersmith Bus StationSf1
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Charing Cross9 / ...
3. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Barking StationN15
4. Take the train from Barking to Basildon
5h 27m
Drive 171.9 mi
1. Drive from Bridgwater to Basildon171.9 mi
3h 40m
£42–61
Bus, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Public Transport Interchange
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)BRS - LCY
5h 51m
£238–531
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
3. Take the subway from Paddington to Barking station
4h 7m
£50–197
Bus, fly to London Southend Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Public Transport Interchange
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)BRS - SEN
6h
£144–320
Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Public Transport Interchange
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)BRS - STN
6h 51m
£87–182

Bridgwater to Basildon by train and foot

160Weekly Services

3h 30mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182.3 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Bridgwater to Basildon via Taunton, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Fenchurch Street in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals twice daily. Tickets cost £18–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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