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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Basildon is to bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Basildon is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £80 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Basildon via Paddington and Barking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Basildon?

The distance between Plymouth and Basildon is 254 miles. The road distance is 243.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Plymouth to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Basildon bus from?

Plymouth to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Basildon train from?

Plymouth to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.

Train or bus from Plymouth to Basildon?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Basildon is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Plymouth to Basildon bus arrive?

Plymouth to Basildon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Plymouth to Basildon train arrive?

Plymouth to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Plymouth to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Basildon is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Plymouth to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Basildon.

Plymouth to Basildon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Plymouth to Basildon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 27m
£83–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
7h 45m
£20–51
Drive 242.2 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Basildoncar 242.2 mi
4h 46m
£59–86
Train to Exeter, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
7h 30m
£234–646
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
9h 59m
£53–100
Train to Exeter, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
6h 55m
£114–297
Train to Exeter, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
7h 54m
£160–428
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
8h 25m
£332–795

Plymouth to Basildon by train and subway

143Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.7 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £70–150 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 6h 16m.

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