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How to get fromCardiff to Basildonby train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Basildon by train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the subway from Paddington to Barking stationsubway subway Hammersmith & City
    3h 18m
    £78–160

  2. Bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Hammersmith to Upminster stationsubway subway District
    4h 51m
    £35–86

  3. Drive 182 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Basildoncar car 182 mi
    3h 29m
    £45–64

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    6h 16m
    £285–1,027

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    6h 31m
    £216–482

Cardiff to Basildon by train and subway

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Basildon, England?

KLM, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) 3 times a day.

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