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 which costs £75 - £110 and takes 11h 11m.

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 15m 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 57m.

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 via Glasgow Central which takes 6h 57m and costs £50 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m 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 via Glasgow Central which takes 6h 57m and costs £50 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £180 and takes 13h 2m.

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 37m 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 1825+ 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 via Glasgow Central
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
6h 57m
£53–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
13h 2m
£28–171
Drive 400.3 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Basildoncar 400.3 mi
6h 37m
£99–143
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 15m
£97–246
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Finsbury Parktrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
11h 11m
£77–103
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 14m
£97–280
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
£64–169
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 19m
£56–158
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
4. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain
5h 27m
£103–284
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
£66–157
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
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 24m
£70–175

East Kilbride to Basildon by train, subway, and foot

145Weekly Services

6h 57mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 436.8 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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 £40–140 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 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–85 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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