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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Basildon is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Basildon via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Barking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Darlington to Basildon?

The distance between Darlington and Basildon is 259 miles. The road distance is 253.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Darlington to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Basildon train from?

Darlington to Basildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train, bus or fly from Darlington to Basildon?

The best way to get from Darlington to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 7h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £750 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Darlington to Basildon train arrive?

Darlington to Basildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Basildon is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Darlington to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1840+ hotels available in Basildon.

Darlington to Basildon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Darlington to Basildon by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 38m
£56–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Marble Archbus 598
7h 48m
£38–138
Drive 252.4 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Basildoncar 252.4 mi
4h 6m
£62–90
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MME - LCY
5h 50m
£118–723
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
4h 56m
£48–226
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain
4h 54m
£81–294
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
6h 10m
£99–333
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
5h 43m
£115–365
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
6h 35m
£86–248

Darlington to Basildon by train and subway

229Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.8 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £50–140 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Marble Arch twice daily. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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