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 - £12 and takes 53 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 53 min and costs £8 - £12.

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 London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Croydon to Basildon?

The distance between Croydon and Basildon is 35 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 which takes 1h 14m and costs £14 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m 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 Bridge station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Basildon is 34 miles. It takes approximately 53 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 1846+ hotels available in Basildon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Croydon to London BridgeBrighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to BasildonLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 14m
£14–28
Line 75 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Lewisham Station75
2. Take the train from Lewisham DLR Station to Limehouse DLR StationDlr
3. Take the train from Limehouse to Basildon
2h 11m
£9–23
Drive 33.8 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Basildon33.8 mi
53 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Basildon33.8 mi
53 min
£180–220
Train, subway
1. Take the train from West Croydon to London VictoriaEpsom Downs - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Upminster stationDistrict
1h 55m
£15–24

Croydon to Basildon by train and foot

487Weekly Services

1h 14mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 35.2 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Basildon via London Bridge and London Fenchurch Street in around 1h 14m.

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