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 £60 - £100 and takes 13h 25m.

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 4m and costs £85 - £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 Whitemoss Roundabout and arriving at Barking Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Victoria Coach Station and Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

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 57m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Basildon?

The distance between East Kilbride and Basildon is 398 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 57m and costs £100 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 FlixBus, depart from Buchanan 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 57m and costs £100 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £55 - £210 and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Basildon bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Basildon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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?

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

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

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
best
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 4m
£86–347
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
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 7m
£52–164
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
6h 57m
£104–243
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
13h 9m
£57–205
Drive 400.3 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Basildoncar 400.3 mi
6h 38m
£100–144
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
4h 55m
£70–170
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 3m
£89–315
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
4h 59m
£57–167
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 Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 55m
£57–186
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 37m
£66–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Ukn10 / ...
13h 25m
£64–100

East Kilbride to Basildon by train, subway, and foot

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6h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 395.6 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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 £130–220 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 London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 9h 20m. National Express also services this route 6 times a week.

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