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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Basildon is to drive which costs £18 - £26 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Basildon is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Basildon via Stratford International DLR Station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Margate to Basildon?

The distance between Margate and Basildon is 107 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Margate to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Basildon bus from?

Margate to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Basildon train from?

Margate to Basildon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Basildon?

The best way to get from Margate to Basildon is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Margate to Basildon bus arrive?

Margate to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Margate to Basildon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Basildon is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Margate to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

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Margate to Basildon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Margate to Basildon by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford InternationalMargate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to BasildonLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 7m
£34–141
Drive 73.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Basildon73.9 mi
1h 23m
£18–26
Bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Station022
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationx80
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
4h 10m
Train, bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the train from Margate to Rainham (Kent)
2. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Greenhithe for Bluewater
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationx80
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
3h 49m

Margate to Basildon by train

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2h 7mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106.6 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Basildon via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 10m.

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