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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Basildon is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Basildon is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Basildon via Ashford International, Stratford International DLR Station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Kent to Basildon?

The distance between Kent and Basildon is 82 miles. The road distance is 45.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Kent to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Basildon train from?

Kent to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Basildon?

The best way to get from Kent to Basildon is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £21 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Kent to Basildon train arrive?

Kent to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Kent to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Basildon is 46 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Kent to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Basildon.

Kent to Basildon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Basildon by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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 Ashford International to Stratford InternationalMargate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to BasildonLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 52m
£31–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maidstone East station to Waterfront Bus Station101
2. Take the bus from Chatham to UpminsterMichalovce
2h 51m
£11–21
Drive 45.4 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Basildon45.4 mi
51 min
£12–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kent to Basildon45.4 mi
51 min
£200–240
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Lenham to London VictoriaAshford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Barking stationDistrict / ...
2h 39m
£26–76

Kent to Basildon by train

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1h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.8 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Kent, England and Basildon, England?

You can take a train from Lenham to Basildon via Ashford International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harrietsham to Basildon via Maidstone East, Maidstone East station, Chatham, Upminster, and Upminster in around 2h 51m.

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