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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Basildon is to bus and subway which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Basildon is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Basildon?

The distance between Cardiff and Basildon is 178 miles. The road distance is 183.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Basildon without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 33m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Cardiff to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Basildon bus from?

Cardiff to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Basildon?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Basildon is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs £330 - £1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Cardiff to Basildon bus arrive?

Cardiff to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Basildon is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Cardiff to Basildon.

Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1816+ hotels available in Basildon.

Cardiff to Basildon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Basildon by train, bus, subway, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Harold Woodtrain
3. Take the bus from Harold Wood Station to Bus Stationbus B1
3h 33m
£79–143
Bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the subway from Hammersmith to Upminster stationsubway District
4h 51m
£32–43
Drive 182 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Basildoncar 182 mi
3h 29m
£46–66
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
6h 7m
£335–1,122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X10
6h 44m
£32–53
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)plane BRS - LCY
6h 32m
£274–467

Cardiff to Basildon by train and bus

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.4 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

KLM, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 6h 44m.

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