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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Basildon is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Basildon is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Basildon via London Paddington and London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Reading to Basildon?

The distance between Reading and Basildon is 65 miles. The road distance is 74.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Basildon without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 51m and costs £27 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Reading to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Basildon bus from?

Reading to Basildon bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Basildon train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Basildon?

The best way to get from Reading to Basildon is to train via London which takes 1h 51m and costs £27 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Reading to Basildon bus arrive?

Reading to Basildon bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Basildon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Basildon is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Reading to Basildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Basildon by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 51m
£27–75
Drive 74 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Basildoncar 74 mi
1h 37m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X10
4h 49m
£38–61
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 6m
£38–74
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)train Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the subway from Richmond station to Upminster stationsubway District
2h 54m
£40–118

Reading to Basildon by train and foot

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Distance: 64.7 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Basildon via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Fenchurch Street in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 4h 49m.

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