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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Basildon is to bus which costs £14 - £40 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Basildon is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Basildon via King's Cross St. Pancras station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Leicester to Basildon?

The distance between Leicester and Basildon is 125 miles. The road distance is 123.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Basildon without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Leicester to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Basildon bus from?

Leicester to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Basildon train from?

Leicester to Basildon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Where does the Leicester to Basildon bus arrive?

Leicester to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Basildon train arrive?

Leicester to Basildon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Basildon is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Leicester to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Basildon.

Leicester to Basildon - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Basildon by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to West Ham station
3. Take the train from West Ham to Basildon
2h 10m
£30–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)Uk005
3h 37m
£15–40
Drive 122.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Basildon122.5 mi
2h 1m
£30–44
Bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Station777
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
4h 11m

Leicester to Basildon by train and subway

440Weekly Services

2h 10mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.8 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) every 3 hours. Tickets cost £4–18 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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