What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon is to train which takes 18 min and costs £3 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Basildon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Tavern and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Basildon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southend Central and arriving at Basildon. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Basildon is 12 miles. The road distance is 14.6 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs £3 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon?

The train from Southend Central to Basildon takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Basildon bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Basildon bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Park Tavern station.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Basildon train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Basildon train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon is to train which takes 18 min and costs £3 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus, which costs and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Basildon bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Basildon bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Basildon train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Basildon train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Basildon station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Basildon is 15 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon?

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1840+ hotels available in Basildon.

Southend-on-Sea to Basildon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Basildon by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Central to Basildontrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
18 min
£3–7
Line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Park Tavern to Bus Stationbus 28
1h 5m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southend-on-Sea to Basildontaxi 14.5 mi
20 min
£35–45
Drive 14.5 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Basildoncar 14.5 mi
20 min
£4–6

Southend-on-Sea to Basildon by train

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Basildon, England?

c2c operates a train from Southend Central to Basildon every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, First Essex operates a bus from Park Tavern to Bus Station every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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