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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Basildon is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Basildon via King's Cross St. Pancras station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Durham to Basildon?

The distance between Durham and Basildon is 281 miles. The road distance is 270.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Durham to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Basildon train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Basildon?

The best way to get from Durham to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £120 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Durham to Basildon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Basildon is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Durham to Basildon.

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

Book your Durham to Basildon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1840+ hotels available in Basildon.

Durham to Basildon - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Durham 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 Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 51m
£56–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus megabus M20
8h 15m
£27–116
Drive 269.3 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Basildoncar 269.3 mi
4h 26m
£66–96
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
4h 53m
£76–273
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
5h 15m
£47–245
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
5h 29m
£112–360
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
5h 36m
£113–311
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
6h 40m
£98–319
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham 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 26m
£82–241
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
6h 33m
£80–212
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
6h 35m
£71–276

Durham to Basildon by train and subway

147Weekly Services

3h 51mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.6 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Durham to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 5 times a week. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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