What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Basildon?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Basildon is to bus via London Stansted Airport (STN) which costs £22 - £60 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Basildon?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Bus Station via Finchley Road Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Basildon?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Basildon is 213 miles. The road distance is 206 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Basildon without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Basildon?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Greater Manchester to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Basildon bus from?

Greater Manchester to Basildon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Basildon?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £70 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £390 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Basildon bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Basildon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Basildon is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Greater Manchester to Basildon.

Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Basildon.

Greater Manchester to Basildon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Basildon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
3h 46m
£44–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
7h
£15–66
Drive 204.8 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Basildon204.8 mi
3h 54m
£50–73
Line 111 bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Beveridge Street to Chester Street
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
4h 28m
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk023
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
7h 34m
£22–58
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
5h 42m
£192–387
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4h 56m
£96–298
Fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
6h 41m
£76–177

Greater Manchester to Basildon by bus, train, subway, and foot

178Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.2 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Basildon, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £9–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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