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

The cheapest way to get from Southwold to Basildon is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 39m.

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 Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

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 5h 1m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m 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 1847+ hotels available in Basildon.

Southwold to Basildon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 99 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 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
5h 1m
£71–118
Bus
cheapest
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 Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X10
7h 39m
£20–32
Drive 90.4 mi
1. Drive from Southwold to Basildoncar 90.4 mi
1h 44m
£23–33
Train, line 300 bus
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
5h 24m
£45–75

Southwold to Basildon by bus, train, and subway

115Weekly Services

5h 1mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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, Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 39m.

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