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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Basildon is to bus and line 300 bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Basildon is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Basildon via Stratford DLR Station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Colchester to Basildon?

The distance between Colchester and Basildon is 69 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Colchester to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Basildon bus from?

Colchester to Basildon bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Basildon train from?

Colchester to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Basildon?

The best way to get from Colchester to Basildon is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Colchester to Basildon bus arrive?

Colchester to Basildon bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Colchester to Basildon train arrive?

Colchester to Basildon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Basildon is 38 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Colchester to Basildon.

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

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Colchester to Basildon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 300 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 21m
£31–60
Bus, line 300 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
2h 41m
£5–6
Drive 37.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Basildoncar 37.7 mi
44 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Basildontaxi 37.7 mi
44 min
£80–95

Colchester to Basildon by train

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Distance: 68.6 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Basildon via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 2h 41m.

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