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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Basildon is to bus which costs £28 - £90 and takes 7h 22m.

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 47m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Booth's Supermarket and arriving at Bus Station via Finchley Road Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Penrith to Basildon?

The distance between Penrith and Basildon is 317 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 48m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Penrith to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Basildon bus from?

Penrith to Basildon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Booth's Supermarket station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Basildon?

The best way to get from Penrith to Basildon is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £90 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Penrith to Basildon bus arrive?

Penrith to Basildon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Basildon is 296 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Penrith to Basildon.

Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1839+ 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

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 Penrith North Lakes to London EustonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 48m
£86–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)Ukn31
7h 22m
£29–89
Drive 293.9 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Basildon293.9 mi
4h 47m
£72–104
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)EDI - LCY
5h 22m
£111–394
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUkn31
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
9h 44m
£33–87
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
5h 41m
£100–300
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
6h 11m
£75–269
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
6h 4m
£82–296
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
6h 46m
£79–302
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridge
6h 18m
£79–293
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
7h 24m
£126–390

Penrith to Basildon by train, bus, and foot

95Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 314.7 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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 £75–150 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penrith to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 5 times a week. Tickets cost £18–70 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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