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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Basildon is to line 15 bus and bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 32m.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Basildon via Stratford International DLR Station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Basildon?

The distance between Canterbury and Basildon is 86 miles. The road distance is 59.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Canterbury to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Basildon train from?

Canterbury to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Basildon?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Basildon is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 15 bus and bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Canterbury to Basildon train arrive?

Canterbury to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Basildon is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Canterbury to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1805+ hotels available in Basildon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 36m
£40–81
Line 15 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pencester Roadbus 15 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Upminsterbus Michalovce
3h 32m
£11–17
Drive 59.2 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Basildoncar 59.2 mi
1h 4m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from New Cross / Jerningham Road to Tower Gateway Station DLRbus 343
3h 49m
£21–96

Canterbury to Basildon by train

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Distance: 85.9 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Basildon via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Basildon via Pencester Road, Dover, Upminster, and Upminster in around 3h 32m.

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