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 which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Basildon is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £75.

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 Raby Street and arriving at Bus Station via Golders Green Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Basildon?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Basildon is 214 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 57m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 National Express, depart from Raby Street 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 57m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £180 - £410 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Basildon bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green 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 56m to drive from Greater Manchester to Basildon.

Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1832+ 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

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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
3h 57m
£78–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Golders Green Stationbus 540
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X10
7h 23m
£43–101
Drive 204.8 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Basildoncar 204.8 mi
3h 56m
£51–73
Line 142 bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain
4h 20m
£84–264
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X10
8h 16m
£104–156
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
5h 49m
£183–408
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4h 58m
£115–268
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
6h 44m
£70–243

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

289Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.3 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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 £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Bus Station via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 7h 23m.

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