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 £28 - £75 and takes 12h 6m.

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 7m and costs £85 - £280.

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 via Glasgow Central which takes 6h 57m and costs £55 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 £55 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 12h 6m.

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 33m 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 1839+ hotels available in Basildon.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from West Ham to Basildon
4h 7m
£90–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall StUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to UpminsterMichalovce
12h 6m
£28–72
Train via Glasgow Central
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London EustonGlasgow Central - London Euston
6h 57m
£58–242
Drive 400.3 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Basildon400.3 mi
6h 33m
£98–141
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
5h 3m
£92–269
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
4h 53m
£56–158
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridge
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
5h 8m
£48–155
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
5h 1m
£55–156
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)EDI - LCY
5h 22m
£93–279
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
6h 17m
£57–154
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Finsbury ParkGlasgow Central - London Euston
11h 5m
£77–102

East Kilbride to Basildon by train, subway, and foot

146Weekly Services

6h 57mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 395.8 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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 £45–140 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Basildon via Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Birmingham, Upminster, and Upminster in around 12h 6m.

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