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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Basildon?

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 44m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Basildon?

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 20m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Basildon?

The distance between Cambridge and Basildon is 80 miles. The road distance is 58.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £18 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Cambridge to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Basildon bus from?

Cambridge to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Basildon train from?

Cambridge to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Basildon?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Basildon is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £18 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus, which costs and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Cambridge to Basildon bus arrive?

Cambridge to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Basildon train arrive?

Cambridge to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Basildon is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Cambridge to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1840+ hotels available in Basildon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 20m
£18–49
Drive 58.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Basildoncar 58.3 mi
1h 1m
£15–21
Train, bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
2h 25m
Bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
2h 44m

Cambridge to Basildon by train and foot

290Weekly Services

2h 20mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.8 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Bus Station via London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station in around 2h 44m.

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