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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Basildon is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £75 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Basildon via Euston station and London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Chester to Basildon?

The distance between Chester and Basildon is 207 miles. The road distance is 211.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Chester to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Basildon train from?

Chester to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or fly from Chester to Basildon?

The best way to get from Chester to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £240 - £600 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Chester to Basildon train arrive?

Chester to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Basildon is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Chester to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 240+ hotels available in Basildon.

Chester to Basildon - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
3h 10m
£75–136
Drive 210 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Basildoncar 210 mi
3h 37m
£52–74
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
5h 8m
£97–319
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
6h 26m
£249–585
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
5h 34m
£134–304
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 14m
£80–200
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridgetrain
6h 46m
£89–245

Chester to Basildon by train, subway, and foot

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.6 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Chester to London Euston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, British Airways, and three other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY) 3 times a day.

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