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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Basildon is to train and fly which costs £55 - £200 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Basildon is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £100 - £370.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Basildon via Carlisle, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Barking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Basildon?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Basildon is 417 miles. The road distance is 406.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £130 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Kilmarnock to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Basildon train from?

Kilmarnock to Basildon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Basildon?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Basildon is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £130 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via Upminster station, which costs £100 - £270 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Basildon train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Basildon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Basildon is 406 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Kilmarnock to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1802+ hotels available in Basildon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 52m
£134–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
12h 31m
£57–165
Bus via Upminster station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
11h 43m
£102–267
Drive 403.8 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Basildoncar 403.8 mi
6h 56m
£101–146
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 26m
£101–362
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 24m
£100–360
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridgetrain
5h 31m
£78–192
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
5h 21m
£69–190
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 28m
£58–197
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
6h 6m
£62–178
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 57m
£81–236

Kilmarnock to Basildon by train, foot, and subway

44Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

£134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 414.6 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Basildon, England?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Basildon via Carlisle, London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Barking station, and Barking in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–190 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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