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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Basildon is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Basildon is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Basildon. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Basildon via Blackfriars station and Upminster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Croydon to Basildon?

The distance between Croydon and Basildon is 37 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Basildon without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 30m and costs £23 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Croydon to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Basildon train from?

Croydon to Basildon train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.

Where does the Croydon to Basildon train arrive?

Croydon to Basildon train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Basildon is 34 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Croydon to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1814+ hotels available in Basildon.

Croydon to Basildon - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, line 75 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Croydon to Basildon by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from East Croydon to London Blackfriarstrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from Blackfriars station to Upminster stationsubway District
1h 30m
£23–69
Drive 33.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Basildoncar 33.8 mi
54 min
£9–13
Line 75 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Lewisham Stationbus 75
2. Take the train from Limehouse to Basildontrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 13m
£11–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Basildontaxi 33.8 mi
54 min
£180–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Aldwych / Kingswaybus N68
2. Take the bus from Aldwych to Barking Stationbus N15
2h 28m
£9–81

Croydon to Basildon by train and subway

526Weekly Services

1h 30mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.5 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Hogarth Crescent to Basildon via Aldwych / Kingsway, Aldwych, Barking Station, and Barking in around 2h 28m.

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