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

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There are 6 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 PaddingtontrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the subway from Paddington to Barking stationsubwayHammersmith & City
    3h 11m
    £50–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    5h 51m
    £17–121

  3. Drive 182 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Basildoncar182 mi
    3h 27m
    £46–66

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)planeCWL - LCY
    6h 34m
    £221–575

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5busUk940
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to BrentwoodtrainHeathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
    6h 46m
    £30–70

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)planeBRS - LCY
    6h 23m
    £244–472

Cardiff to Basildon by train and subway

Calendar193Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £8–26 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, British Airways, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) 3 times a day.

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