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 - £35 and takes 3h 38m.

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 3m 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 12m.

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 9m.

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 9m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m 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 3m 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 1826+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to West Ham stationsubway
3. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain
2h 9m
£30–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk005 / ...
3h 38m
£15–33
Drive 122.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Basildoncar 122.5 mi
2h 3m
£30–43
Bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
4h 12m

Leicester to Basildon by train and subway

437Weekly Services

2h 9mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.7 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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 2 hours. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 2h 30m. FlixBus-eu also services this route every 3 hours.

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