What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Basildon?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Basildon is to fly and train which costs £45 - £180 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Basildon?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Basildon is to fly and train which takes 3h 31m and costs £90 - £340.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Basildon via King's Cross St. Pancras station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Basildon?

The distance between Glasgow and Basildon is 427 miles. The road distance is 409.5 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Basildon without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £120 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Basildon?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Glasgow to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Basildon train from?

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

Train or bus from Glasgow to Basildon?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Basildon is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £120 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the Glasgow to Basildon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glasgow to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Basildon is 410 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Glasgow to Basildon.

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow to Basildon?

Book your Glasgow to Basildon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1782+ hotels available in Basildon.

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

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

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
5h 52m
£123–264
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
4h 33m
£49–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Ukn10 / ...
11h 7m
£62–125
Drive 407.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Basildoncar 407.2 mi
6h 44m
£101–145
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain
3h 31m
£93–333
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
11h 37m
£50–152
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
4h 30m
£86–341
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridgetrain
4h 37m
£68–173
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4h 26m
£60–171
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
5h 13m
£55–167
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
5h 3m
£73–216

Glasgow to Basildon by train, foot, and subway

147Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 424.8 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Glasgow, 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 Glasgow to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 10h.

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