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

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Basildon is to train and fly which costs £50 - £190 and takes 5h 12m.

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 9m and costs £95 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Kittoch Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.

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 56m.

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 56m and costs £120 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from East Kilbride to Basildon, including transfers.

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

East Kilbride to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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 56m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Basildon bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

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 1805+ 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, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
6h 56m
£125–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
12h 58m
£53–160
Drive 400.3 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Basildoncar 400.3 mi
6h 38m
£100–144
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 9m
£97–342
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 590
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X10
15h 54m
£78–195
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 London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 8m
£95–350
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
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 London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 15m
£73–182
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 5m
£64–180
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 12m
£53–187
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 1m
£61–183
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 41m
£76–226

East Kilbride to Basildon by train, subway, and foot

147Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 436.7 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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 £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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