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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Basildon is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Basildon is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Basildon via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Barking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Penrith to Basildon?

The distance between Penrith and Basildon is 315 miles. The road distance is 295.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Penrith to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Basildon train from?

Penrith to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Basildon?

The best way to get from Penrith to Basildon is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Penrith to Basildon train arrive?

Penrith to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Basildon is 296 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Penrith to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1810+ hotels available in Basildon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 35m
£116–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn31
9h 6m
£37–131
Drive 293.9 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Basildoncar 293.9 mi
4h 51m
£74–106
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
5h 21m
£140–370
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
4. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X10
11h 2m
£79–172
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
5h 43m
£118–345
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
6h 33m
£99–336
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
6h 13m
£99–245
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridgetrain
6h 22m
£107–250
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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
6h 7m
£90–251
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
6h 10m
£155–338

Penrith to Basildon by train, foot, and subway

97Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.5 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Booth's Supermarket to Finchley Road / O2 Centre every 3 hours. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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