What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Basildon?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Basildon is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Basildon?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Basildon is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Basildon. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Basildon via Glasgow Central, Euston station and London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Basildon?

The distance between East Kilbride and Basildon is 439 miles. The road distance is 402.6 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Basildon without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £100 - £270.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Basildon?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from East Kilbride to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Basildon train from?

East Kilbride to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Basildon?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Basildon is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £100 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Basildon train arrive?

East Kilbride to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Basildon is 403 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from East Kilbride to Basildon.

How do I get a train ticket from East Kilbride to Basildon?

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 961+ hotels available in Basildon.

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

There are 11 ways to get from East Kilbride to Basildon by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
6h 59m
£100–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn31 / ...
12h 17m
£58–131
Drive 400.3 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Basildoncar 400.3 mi
6h 38m
£98–141
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain
4h 16m
£98–246
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Upminsterbus Michalovce
13h 18m
£69–161
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain
5h 1m
£99–331
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train, subway
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the subway from Farringdon station to West Ham stationsubway
5. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain
5h 5m
£72–167
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
5h 16m
£97–249
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 9m
£61–164
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 16m
£62–166
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
6h 10m
£60–154

East Kilbride to Basildon by train, subway, and foot

147Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 436.8 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Basildon, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £140–230 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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