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

The cheapest way to get from Southwold to Basildon is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwold to Basildon is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Southwold and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwold to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Kings Head and arriving at Bus Station via Norwich and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Southwold to Basildon?

The distance between Southwold and Basildon is 172 miles. The road distance is 90.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwold to Basildon without a car is to line 99 bus and train which takes 4h 59m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Southwold to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwold to Basildon bus from?

Southwold to Basildon bus services, operated by Borderbus, depart from Kings Head station.

Where does the Southwold to Basildon bus arrive?

Southwold to Basildon bus services, operated by Borderbus, arrive at St Stephens Street station.

Can I drive from Southwold to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwold to Basildon is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Southwold to Basildon.

Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1805+ hotels available in Basildon.

Southwold to Basildon - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 99 bus

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

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Line 99 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to Railway Stationbus 99
2. Take the train from Lowestoft to Norwichtrain
3. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
4h 59m
£71–143
Drive 90.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southwold to Basildoncar 90.3 mi
1h 44m
£23–33
Line 146 bus, train, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to Old Market Placebus 146 / ...
2. Take the train from Beccles to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
5h 23m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus 146
2. Take the bus from Norwich to Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1bus Uk007
6h 45m
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Kings Head to St Stephens Streetbus 146
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X10
7h 5m

Southwold to Basildon by bus, train, and subway

130Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Kings Head to Bus Station via St Stephens Street, Norwich, Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1, and Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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