There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Basildon by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, line 300 bus
best- Take the train from Cambridge to Stansted Airport
- Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus StationX30 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
2h 17mDrive 58.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cambridge to Basildon58.3 mi
1h 1m£15–21Train
- Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool StreetCambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to BasildonLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 19m£18–48Bus, line 300 bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Station727 / ...
- Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus StationX30 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
2h 36m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Basildon is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Basildon is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Bus Station via London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Basildon via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Cambridge and Basildon is 60 miles. The road distance is 58.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Basildon without a car is to train and bus and line 300 bus which takes 2h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Cambridge to Basildon, including transfers.
Cambridge to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Basildon is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £18 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus, which costs and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Basildon, England?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Basildon via London Liverpool Street and London Fenchurch Street in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Bus Station via London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station in around 2h 36m.
Train from Cambridge to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cambridge to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–15
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 744 4422
- contact@c2crail.co.uk
- Website
- c2c-online.co.uk
Train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Cambridge to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Basildon is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Cambridge to Basildon.
Book your Cambridge to Basildon train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1839+ hotels available in Basildon.

















